Textiles Intelligence
Textiles Intelligence emerges as a prominent purveyor of comprehensive global business insights tailored to the international fibre, textile, and apparel sector. Originating in 1992 as a spin-off from the Economist Intelligence Unit, the company has established a significant presence, catering to customers across more than 60 countries spanning five continents.
A hallmark of Textiles Intelligence is its regular publication of Textile Outlook International, a biannual offering. Further enriching its offerings, the company periodically releases Performance Apparel Markets and Technical Textile Markets every quarter. Beyond this, Textiles Intelligence extends a diverse array of over 30 comprehensive research reports that delve into global sectors such as man-made fibres and nonwovens, as well as geographic regions like South East Asia and Eastern Europe. These reports also tackle topics of vital importance, including internationalization and sourcing strategies.
Within its scope of coverage, Textiles Intelligence addresses a plethora of topics encompassing performance apparel, nonwoven fabric, technical textiles, textile recycling, and numerous other subjects that resonate within the textile industry landscape.
190 Reports from Textiles Intelligence
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Editorial: Professional Clothing And Textiles - PCIAW Summit, Exhibition & Awards 2024
The chemical recycling of synthetic fibres, primarily polyester, is set to have a major impact on the textile industry in the years to 2030, according to this Textiles Intelligence report, based on a keynote presentation given by Gherzi Textil Organisation during the 63rd Dornbirn Global Fiber Congr ... Read More
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Global Technical Textiles Business Update, January 2025
This report provides a round-up of the latest developments in the global technical textiles sector, including: acquisitions, divestments and mergers; awards and recognition; corporate strategy; environmental, social and governance (ESG); intellectual property (IP); investments; and joint ventures, s ... Read More
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Technical Textile Markets: Product Developments And Innovations, January 2025
This report provides information on the latest developments in chemical protective clothing, composites, cooling apparel, fabrics for outdoor apparel and equipment, flame resistant (FR) fabrics, insulation materials, medical textiles, military personal protective equipment (PPE), nonwovens, and ultr ... Read More
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Profile Of Tencate Protective Fabrics: Blazing A Trail In Flame Resistant Fabrics For Protective Clothing And Workwear
TenCate Protective Fabrics, based in Nijverdal in the Netherlands, is a major producer of flame resistant fabrics for protective clothing and workwear, and a leader in the global market for inherently flame resistant fabrics. The company generates annual revenues of around US$225 mn, and it operates ... Read More
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The World Nonwovens Industry: Part 2 -20 MEDIUM SIZED PRODUCERS, jANUARY 2025. World Textile And Apparel Trade And Production Trends: Egypt, Morocco, Tunisia and Turkey, December 2024
In this report, the second in a series of three in which the world’s top 40 nonwovens producers are profiled, Karen Bitz provides the latest information and analysis of the investments and strategies of 20 medium sized nonwovens producers, namely: Avgol, Dalian Ruiguang Nonwoven Group, Fibertex Nonw ... Read More
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Statistics: Global Trends In Man-made Fibre Production
This report provides a comprehensive analysis of trends in man-made fibre production by fibre type, and it provides forecasts of man-made fibre production to 2030. It also provides an overview of general trends in natural fibre production by fibre type, including animal fibres and plant-based fibres ... Read More
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Editorial: Heimtextil 2025 - Is The Home And Contract Textiles Market Ready For Digital Transformation?
The global market for home and contract textiles is big business. However, 2025 is not expected to be without its problems for home and contract textiles companies, according to a spokesperson at the 2025 edition of Heimtextil—the world’s largest trade fair for home and contract textiles. Home and c ... Read More
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Sustainable Product Developments And Innovations In Textiles And Clothing, February 2025
Environmental sustainability is of growing importance within the global fibre, textile and apparel industries, and pressures on companies to improve their sustainability credentials have prompted several of them to develop innovative new products. This report provides information on the latest produ ... Read More
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Trends in US Textile And Clothing Imports, 2025
This 2025 update contains analysis and insight into the USA’s top ten foreign suppliers of textiles and clothing in 2024, along with more specific information on US imports of textiles alone and US imports of clothing alone. The report also includes an outlook for 2025 and beyond, and a statistical ... Read More
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ITMAconnect: Specialists Explore The Textile Industry's Pressing Concerns
Five major themes are expected to impact the global textile and clothing industry in the next few years, namely: the rise of artificial intelligence (AI), digitalisation and automation; circularity; fibre options, fibre sorting and textile recycling; energy savings and financing; and the European Gr ... Read More
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Survey Of The European Denim Fairs For Spring/Summer 2026
The European denim fairs for spring/summer 2026 were a showcase for the key trends in colour, design, manufacturing and materials for the season, and they offered displays and presentations of the latest innovations in denim fabrics. The key colours presented at the fairs were bright, vibrant and en ... Read More
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World Textile And Apparel Trade And Production Trends: China, Japan, South Korea And Taiwan, February 2025
This latest edition of our flagship series of reports contains statistical data, information and insight into the textile and apparel industries in East Asia. In particular, it identifies important trends and includes information on: textile and clothing production; textile and clothing imports by i ... Read More
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World textile and apparel trade and production trends: Egypt, Morocco, Tunisia and Turkey, December 2024
World textile and apparel trade and production trends: Egypt, Morocco, Tunisia and Turkey, December 2024 This latest report in our flagship series contains statistical data, information and insight into the textile and apparel industries in Egypt, Morocco, Tunisia and Turkey. The report presents a w ... Read More
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Performance Apparel Markets: Product Developments And Innovations, December 2024
Performance Apparel Markets: Product Developments And Innovations, December 2024 This report provides information on the latest developments in: chemical protective clothing; fabrics for outdoor apparel and equipment; flame resistant (FR) fabrics; insulation materials; sportswear; stretch fabrics; a ... Read More
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Global trends in fibre prices, production and consumption, December 2024
Global trends in fibre prices, production and consumption, December 2024 This report provides a comprehensive analysis of trends in natural fibre production and man-made fibre production by fibre type. In addition, it provides forecasts of cotton fibre demand, supply and prices for the 2024/25 seaso ... Read More
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Survey of the European fabric fairs for autumn/winter 2025/26
Survey of the European fabric fairs for autumn/winter 2025/26 The European fabric fairs for the autumn/winter 2025/26 season were a showcase for the key trends in colour and design for the season, and they offered displays and presentations of the latest innovations in denim, embroidery, fur, lace, ... Read More
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Markets For Nylon In Performance Apparel: A Future Based On Bio-based And Recycled Materials?
Markets For Nylon In Performance Apparel: A Future Based On Bio-based And Recycled Materials? Nylon fibre is widely used in a number of performance apparel applications, including protective clothing, sportswear and swimwear, because it boasts several desirable qualities—not least durability, easy w ... Read More
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Fast Track: Can Preferred Materials Enable Athletic Apparel Company Lululemon To Achieve Its Ambitious Scope 3 Emissions Targets?
Fast Track: Can Preferred Materials Enable Athletic Apparel Company Lululemon To Achieve Its Ambitious Scope 3 Emissions Targets? Athletic apparel company lululemon, headquartered in Canada, has set a number of ambitious Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emission targets for 2030. As a result of its effo ... Read More
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Profile Of Rivertex: A Specialist In Advanced Textiles And Synthetic Fabrics For Performance Apparel And Technical Applications
Profile Of Rivertex: A Specialist In Advanced Textiles And Synthetic Fabrics For Performance Apparel And Technical Applications Rivertex Technical Fabrics (Rivertex), based in the Netherlands, is a major global producer of advanced textiles and synthetic fabrics for performance apparel and technical ... Read More
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Performance Apparel Markets: Business Update, December 2024
Performance Apparel Markets: Business Update, December 2024 This report provides information, analysis and valuable insight into developments relating to the performance apparel industry in the following categories: acquisitions, divestments and mergers; corporate strategy; investments; joint ventur ... Read More
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Trends in world textile and clothing trade, 2024
Trends in world textile and clothing trade, 2024 This latest update of this series of reports contains the most recent comprehensive statistical data, information and insight into global textile and clothing trade. The report identifies key trends, it includes information on textile and clothing def ... Read More
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Global trends in fibre prices, production and consumption, December 2024.pdf
Global trends in fibre prices, production and consumption, December 2024 This report provides a comprehensive analysis of trends in natural fibre production and man-made fibre production by fibre type. In addition, it provides forecasts of cotton fibre demand, supply and prices for the 2024/25 seaso ... Read More
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Editorial: Artificial intelligence (AI) in fashion—the risks, rewards and responsibilities
Editorial: Artificial intelligence (AI) in fashion—the risks, rewards and responsibilities Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools are poised to disrupt the fashion value chain by driving innovation and creating competitive advantages. Potential applications range from trend prediction, product developme ... Read More
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The growing market for nanofibres—from fine filtration to quantum computing
The growing market for nanofibres—from fine filtration to quantum computing The nanofibres market is set to surge in the coming years as the number of end-use applications continues to expand, the technologies for their manufacture are refined, and new manufacturers arise to exploit emerging niche m ... Read More
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Fast track: Champion, Decathlon and Puma at the forefront of sustainable change
Fast track: Champion, Decathlon and Puma at the forefront of sustainable change Sportswear brand Puma has come out top in two reports on the world’s biggest fashion brands and retailers for its far-reaching sustainability initiatives. However, it is closely followed by two of its largest competitors ... Read More
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