Performance apparel markets: product developments and innovations, September 2023

19 pages, published in Issue 78, September 2023   Report price: Euro 305.00; US$ 400.00

This report provides information on the latest developments in flame resistant materials, moisture management technologies, odour control technologies, outerwear, processing technologies and sportswear. Furthermore, it includes news from the following innovative brands and other organisations: Birla Cellulose, Carrington Textiles, Gregory Packs, Lenzing Group (Lenzing), Nike, Polartec, Polygiene, RadiciGroup, Teijin Frontier, TenCate Protective Fabrics, UPM Biochemicals, Vaude, and WNDR Alpine.

SUMMARY


FLAME RESISTANT MATERIALS


• Birla Cellulose has developed a flame resistant (FR) fibre for use in the manufacture of fabrics for protective clothing
• Carrington Textiles has developed a flame resistant (FR) fabric called Flamestat 250 which has antistatic properties
• TenCate Protective Fabrics has developed a flame resistant (FR) fabric called Tecasafe 360+ which has the ability to stretch

MOISTURE MANAGEMENT TECHNOLOGIES


• A moisture wicking finish derived from microalgae has been employed by WNDR Alpine in the manufacture of activewear

ODOUR CONTROL TECHNOLOGIES


• Polartec has developed a plant-based anti-odour treatment which is free from metal
• StayFresh odour control treatment from Polygiene is being used in backpacks by Gregory Packs

OUTERWEAR


• UPM Biochemicals and Vaude are collaborating in the development of a fleece jacket made from wood-based polyester

PROCESSING TECHNOLOGIES


• Lenzing Group (Lenzing) has developed a proprietary technology which mitigates the discolouration of cellulosic-based garments during heat moulding

SPORTSWEAR


• Nike has developed a waterproof jacket called Nike Run Division Aerogami Jacket which features an autonomous sweat venting system
• RadiciGroup has led a research and design project which has resulted in the development of a cycling T-shirt made from fibre-to-fibre recycled polyester
• Teijin Frontier has developed a functional fabric for sportswear

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Product Overview

Four times a year, Performance Apparel Markets provides intelligence, expert analysis and insight on the performance apparel industry. Performance apparel represents one of the fastest growing markets in the global textile and clothing industry--and market growth is being fuelled by an emergence of new fibres, fabrics and innovative materials. The market's growth prospects are also being spurred by increasing demand for performance properties in mainstream fashion.

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