Product Developments and Innovations in Textiles and Apparel, June 2014
This report analyses some of the latest developments and innovations in the global textile and apparel industry, including: 3D printed apparel; cosmetotextiles; environmentally friendly apparel; environmentally friendly fabric finishes; fabrics for performance apparel; flame resistant (FR) protective apparel; garment technologies; high visibility apparel; insulation products; jeanswear; liquid repellent apparel; new collections; protective apparel; sportswear; virtual fitting room technology; wearable technology; and yarns for performance apparel. The report includes news from the following innovative companies, individuals and other organisations: 3M, Aamir Patel, Adidas, Aquafil, BASF, Bart Huydts, Bulwark, Christiaan Holland, Coats, Columbia Sportswear, Dainese, DSM Dyneema, Engage Production, Francis Bitonti, Gelderland Valoriseert, Gert Jan Jongerden, GT Calze, H&M (Hennes & Mauritz), Hobbs Bonded Fibers, Hunter Sportswear, Juba PPE, Koru Swimwear, Lauren Bowker, Levi Strauss & Co, Lululemon Athletica, MakerBot, Milliken, Moticon, Naked & Famous Denim, Nylstar, Nilit, Nonwovens Innovation & Research Institute (NIRI), Pauline van Dongen, Polartec, Sanitized, The Woolmark Company, Topshop, TrailHeads and Urban Outfitters.
SUMMARY
3D PRINTED APPAREL
MakerBot and Francis Bitonti: 3D printed dress
COSMETOTEXTILES
GT Calze: compression garments made using a new cosmetotextile
ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY APPAREL
H&M: new range of denim clothing which incorporates recycled cotton fibre obtained through the company’s garment recycling initiative
Koru Swimwear: new range of environmentally friendly sports swimwear made using Econyl
ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY FABRIC FINISHES
BASF: new environmentally friendly fabric finish
FABRICS FOR PERFORMANCE APPAREL
Polartec: new bicomponent fabric for performance apparel
FLAME RESISTANT (FR) PROTECTIVE APPAREL
Bulwark and Milliken: new range of flame resistant (FR) protective apparel
Coats: two new flame resistant products for use in the manufacture of protective apparel
GARMENT TECHNOLOGIES
The Nonwovens Innovation & Research Institute (NIRI): new technology which enables clothing items to be disassembled at the end of their useful lives
HIGH VISIBILITY APPAREL
TrailHeads: new range of hats and gloves for runners to improve their visibility in the dark
INSULATION PRODUCTS
3M: new loose fill insulation product which provides an alternative to natural down
Columbia Sportswear: new insulation system called Performance Enhanced down (PED)
Hobbs Bonded Fibers: new type of nonwoven insulation made from 100% wool
JEANSWEAR
Levi Strauss & Co: new version of 501 style of denim jeans which incorporates merino wool
Levi Strauss & Co: two new types of denim jeans which incorporate Dyneema fibre
Naked & Famous Denim: new style of denim jeans which have a scent of mint
LIQUID REPELLENT APPAREL
Aamir Patel: new T-shirt which repels liquids
NEW COLLECTIONS
Lauren Bowker: new collection of apparel which incorporates special inks that change colour in response to different stimuli
PROTECTIVE APPAREL
Dainese: new protective garment for competitive skiers which inflates to protect the wearer in the event of a crash
Juba PPE and Hunter Sportswear: new gloves incorporating Dyneema Diamond Technology yarn
SPORTSWEAR
Adidas: new range of sportswear which helps to lower the wearer's body temperature
Adidas and Topshop: new collection of Adidas Originals branded sportswear and sports footwear for women
H&M: New range of sportswear
Lululemon Athletica: new brand of casual clothing
Urban E2Outfitters: new brand of fitness apparel called Without Walls
VIRTUAL FITTING ROOM TECHNOLOGY
Engage Production: “virtual style pod” which enables consumers to “try on” garments without undressing
WEARABLE TECHNOLOGY
Pauline Van Dongen, Gert Jan Jongerden, Bart Huydts, Christiaan Holland: dress and jacket which can be used to charge a mobile phone
Moticon: new insoles for sports footwear which monitor the movements of a person’s feet during sporting activities
YARNS FOR PERFORMANCE APPAREL
Nilit: new yarn for performance apparel which incorporates extruded waste coffee grounds
3D PRINTED APPAREL
MakerBot and Francis Bitonti: 3D printed dress
COSMETOTEXTILES
GT Calze: compression garments made using a new cosmetotextile
ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY APPAREL
H&M: new range of denim clothing which incorporates recycled cotton fibre obtained through the company’s garment recycling initiative
Koru Swimwear: new range of environmentally friendly sports swimwear made using Econyl
ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY FABRIC FINISHES
BASF: new environmentally friendly fabric finish
FABRICS FOR PERFORMANCE APPAREL
Polartec: new bicomponent fabric for performance apparel
FLAME RESISTANT (FR) PROTECTIVE APPAREL
Bulwark and Milliken: new range of flame resistant (FR) protective apparel
Coats: two new flame resistant products for use in the manufacture of protective apparel
GARMENT TECHNOLOGIES
The Nonwovens Innovation & Research Institute (NIRI): new technology which enables clothing items to be disassembled at the end of their useful lives
HIGH VISIBILITY APPAREL
TrailHeads: new range of hats and gloves for runners to improve their visibility in the dark
INSULATION PRODUCTS
3M: new loose fill insulation product which provides an alternative to natural down
Columbia Sportswear: new insulation system called Performance Enhanced down (PED)
Hobbs Bonded Fibers: new type of nonwoven insulation made from 100% wool
JEANSWEAR
Levi Strauss & Co: new version of 501 style of denim jeans which incorporates merino wool
Levi Strauss & Co: two new types of denim jeans which incorporate Dyneema fibre
Naked & Famous Denim: new style of denim jeans which have a scent of mint
LIQUID REPELLENT APPAREL
Aamir Patel: new T-shirt which repels liquids
NEW COLLECTIONS
Lauren Bowker: new collection of apparel which incorporates special inks that change colour in response to different stimuli
PROTECTIVE APPAREL
Dainese: new protective garment for competitive skiers which inflates to protect the wearer in the event of a crash
Juba PPE and Hunter Sportswear: new gloves incorporating Dyneema Diamond Technology yarn
SPORTSWEAR
Adidas: new range of sportswear which helps to lower the wearer's body temperature
Adidas and Topshop: new collection of Adidas Originals branded sportswear and sports footwear for women
H&M: New range of sportswear
Lululemon Athletica: new brand of casual clothing
Urban E2Outfitters: new brand of fitness apparel called Without Walls
VIRTUAL FITTING ROOM TECHNOLOGY
Engage Production: “virtual style pod” which enables consumers to “try on” garments without undressing
WEARABLE TECHNOLOGY
Pauline Van Dongen, Gert Jan Jongerden, Bart Huydts, Christiaan Holland: dress and jacket which can be used to charge a mobile phone
Moticon: new insoles for sports footwear which monitor the movements of a person’s feet during sporting activities
YARNS FOR PERFORMANCE APPAREL
Nilit: new yarn for performance apparel which incorporates extruded waste coffee grounds
LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1: Bristle Dress
Figure 2: Image showing the light-sensitive leather jacket at low light levels (left) and after exposure to bright light (right)
Figure 3: Image showing D-air Ski uninflated (left) and inflated (right)
Figure 4: Adidas Climachill T-shirt
Figure 5: H&M Sport outdoor wear for men
Figure 6: H&M Sport running gear for men
Figure 7: H&M Sport yoga wear for women
Figure 8: H&M Sport fitness gear for women
Figure 9: Lululemon &Go shorts
Figure 10: Lululemon &Go tops
Figure 11: Lululemon &Go pants
Figure 12: Dress with solar panels hidden
Figure 13: Dress with solar panels exposed
Figure 14: Jacket with solar panels hidden
Figure 15: Jacket with solar panels exposed
Figure 16: OpenGo insoles
Figure 1: Bristle Dress
Figure 2: Image showing the light-sensitive leather jacket at low light levels (left) and after exposure to bright light (right)
Figure 3: Image showing D-air Ski uninflated (left) and inflated (right)
Figure 4: Adidas Climachill T-shirt
Figure 5: H&M Sport outdoor wear for men
Figure 6: H&M Sport running gear for men
Figure 7: H&M Sport yoga wear for women
Figure 8: H&M Sport fitness gear for women
Figure 9: Lululemon &Go shorts
Figure 10: Lululemon &Go tops
Figure 11: Lululemon &Go pants
Figure 12: Dress with solar panels hidden
Figure 13: Dress with solar panels exposed
Figure 14: Jacket with solar panels hidden
Figure 15: Jacket with solar panels exposed
Figure 16: OpenGo insoles
