This report analyses some of the latest developments, innovations and new products in the global apparel industry, including: antimicrobial apparel; denim; e-textiles; environmentally sustainable apparel; fabrics; fibres and yarns; finishing treatments; footwear; hosiery; outerwear; threads; and underwear.
The report includes news from the following innovative companies, brands and other organisations:
- AGI Denim
- Coats
- Coloreel
- Devan Chemicals
- DuPont
- Hedoine
- HeiQ
- H&M
- ISKO
- Jaya Shree Textiles
- Jeanologia
- Lenzing
- Livinguard
- North Carolina State University (NC State)
- Officina+39
- Panda Biotech
- Pangaia
- RadiciGroup
- Solvay
- Stella McCartney
- Teijin Cordley
- The Lycra Company
- Vans
- Wrangler
Key Topics Covered:
SUMMARY
ANTIMICROBIAL APPAREL
- Livinguard has produced a range of antimicrobial T-shirts and polo shirts
DENIM
- AGI Denim and Panda Biotech will collaborate in the development of denim fabrics which incorporate hemp fibre
- ISKO has developed a new denim fabric called R-Two 50+
- Pangaia has developed two unisex denim apparel collections which are made using plant based fabric
- Wrangler has developed a collection called Infinited Blue which comprises denim garments made using Infinna fibre
E-TEXTILES
- Researchers at North Carolina State University (NC State) have successfully employed inkjet printing to produce an e-textile which could be used in the design of future wearable devices
ENVIRONMENTALLY SUSTAINABLE APPAREL
- H&M has launched a women’s clothing collection called Co-Exist Story which is approved by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA)
- Stella McCartney has developed concept garments incorporating Mylo artificial leather
FABRICS
- Jaya Shree Textiles has produced an environmentally sustainable fabric collection in collaboration with DuPont
- Teijin Cordley has developed an artificial leather which has antibacterial and antiviral properties
FIBRES AND YARNS
- HeiQ has developed a high performance yarn which is made using fibres derived from carbon-neutral biopolymers
- Lenzing Group and Orange Fiber have developed a fibre called Tencel Limited Edition which is made using orange and wood pulp
- Lenzing Group has developed a matte version of its Tencel Lyocell fibre
- RadiciGroup has completed a research project to produce bio-based polyamide on a semi-industrial scale
- Solvay has developed a partially bio-based polyamide yarn called Bio Amni
FINISHING TREATMENTS
- Devan Chemicals and Jeanologia have collaborated in order to reduce the amount of water consumed during the application of Devan’s performance finishes
- Officina+39 has developed a denim finishing technology that consumes only small amounts of water
FOOTWEAR
- Vans has developed a collection of environmentally sustainable trainers called Eco Theory
HOSIERY
- Hedoine has developed ladder resistant tights which are biodegradable
OUTERWEAR
- Wrangler has launched a collection of outerwear with performance properties which are comparable with those of leading outdoor brands
THREADS
- Coats has developed a range of biodegradable and environmentally sustainable threads called EcoRegen
- Coloreel has collaborated with Madeira in the development of an environmentally sustainable thread
UNDERWEAR
- The Lycra Company has developed a screen printed bra cup which is made using Lycra FitSense technology
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