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.
178 Reports from Textiles Intelligence
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The world nonwovens industry: part 1—the leading ten producers, October 2024
The world nonwovens industry: part 1—the leading ten producers, October 2024 In this report, the first in a series of three in which the world’s top 40 nonwovens producers are profiled, Karen Bitz provides the latest information and analysis about the activities of the world’s leading ten producers ... 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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Profile of Camira: contract textiles producer turned international heavyweight and sustainability pioneer
Profile of Camira: contract textiles producer turned international heavyweight and sustainability pioneer Camira has been transformed into a major international manufacturer of contract textiles in the years since it was first established in 1974, and today the company produces more than 8 mn metres ... Read More
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Survey of the European yarn fairs for autumn/winter 2025/26
Survey of the European yarn fairs for autumn/winter 2025/26 The European yarn 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 fibres, yarns and knitwear. In ter ... 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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Editorial: Paths to sustainable fashion—ultra-fast, on-demand, recycled, second-hand or fibre substitution?
Editorial: Paths to sustainable fashion—ultra-fast, on-demand, recycled, second-hand or fibre substitution? Four fundamental changes to the retail apparel market have become increasingly apparent during 2024. There is a need to accommodate a rising proportion of recycled raw materials into new garme ... Read More
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Champion, Decathlon and Puma at the forefront of sustainable change
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, namely Cha ... Read More
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World textile and apparel trade and production trends: South Asia, October 2024
World textile and apparel trade and production trends: South Asia, October 2024 This latest report in our flagship series contains statistical data, information and insight into the textile and apparel industries in Bangladesh, India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. The report includes detailed information ... Read More
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Flame resistant fibres, fabrics and apparel: designed for comfort, performance and style
Flame resistant fibres, fabrics and apparel: designed for comfort, performance and style Frequent exposure to flames and intense heat poses significant risks for employees working in a number of industrial sectors, including chemicals, construction, fire safety, oil and gas, and utilities. The impor ... Read More
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Developments in textiles and apparel recycling, October 2024
Developments in textiles and apparel recycling, October 2024 Environmental sustainability is of growing importance within the global fibre, textile and apparel industry, and pressures on companies to improve their sustainability credentials have prompted several of them to investigate the potential ... Read More
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Editorial: Chemical recycling for tomorrow’s technical textiles
Editorial: Chemical recycling for tomorrow’s technical textiles 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 ... Read More
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Statistics: nonwoven fabric production in Asia, 2024
Statistics: nonwoven fabric production in Asia, 2024 This report includes statistical data and analysis of nonwoven fabric production in Asia and provides detailed data for China, India, Japan, South Korea and Taiwan. In addition, the data are broken down by the type of nonwoven fabric produced, inc ... Read More
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Profile of TenCate Protective Fabrics: blazing a trail in flame resistant fabrics for protective clothing and workwear
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 ma ... Read More
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Trends in EU textile and clothing imports, 2024
Trends in EU textile and clothing imports, 2024 This 2024 update provides indispensable insight for any textile and clothing company supplying goods to international markets in general and to the EU region in particular. Also, it is vital for strategists looking to undertake competitor analysis. In ... Read More
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World textile and apparel trade and production trends: South-East Asia, August 2024.pdf
World textile and apparel trade and production trends: South-East Asia, August 2024.pdf This latest report in our flagship series contains statistical data, information and insight into the textile and apparel industries in Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam. The report pre ... Read More
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Editorial: Ultra-fast fashion online retailer Shein acts to correct its bad reputation
Editorial: Ultra-fast fashion online retailer Shein acts to correct its bad reputation Ultra-fast fashion online retailer Shein has grown into a global “behemoth” in the years since it was established. In a funding round which took place in 2023, it was valued at around US$66 bn, thereby dwarfing ri ... Read More
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Technical textiles innovations in France: focus on the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region
Technical textiles innovations in France: focus on the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region The textile industry in France has repositioned itself significantly in recent years—initially by placing emphasis on high performance technical textiles and composites, and more recently by focusing on establishing a ... Read More
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Editorial: Technical fibres and nonwovens—balancing bio-based inputs and outputs
Editorial: Technical fibres and nonwovens—balancing bio-based inputs and outputs Major manufacturers of technical fibres and nonwovens are opting to have their manufacturing facilities and product ranges certified in accordance with various schemes in order to facilitate the mass balancing of bio-ba ... Read More
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Statistics: trends in production of fibre reinforced composite materials in Europe, August 2024
Statistics: trends in production of fibre reinforced composite materials in Europe, August 2024 This report includes statistical data and analysis of the production of fibre reinforced composite materials in Europe, and it provides breakdowns for each of the following categories: thermoplastics; the ... Read More
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The world nonwovens industry: part 3—ten smaller producers, August 2024
The world nonwovens industry: part 3—ten smaller producers, August 2024 This report is the third in a series of three in which the world’s top 40 producers of nonwovens are profiled. The report provides updated information and data about the activities, investments, marketing strategies and product ... Read More
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Endurance Running Footwear: Innovation And Advanced Technology Gather Pace As Brands Compete For The Top Spot
Endurance Running Footwear: Innovation And Advanced Technology Gather Pace As Brands Compete For The Top Spot Shoes made using advanced footwear technology, often described as “super shoes”, demonstrate unprecedented opportunities for achieving performance improvements in endurance running and, as s ... Read More
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Profile Of Pervormance International: A Pioneer In The Manufacture Of Innovative Cooling Apparel And Accessories
Profile Of Pervormance International: A Pioneer In The Manufacture Of Innovative Cooling Apparel And Accessories Pervormance International, based in Ulm, Germany, is a leader in the development of cooling textile technologies and it boasts an impressive portfolio of more than 20 innovative patents. ... Read More
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World Textile And Apparel Trade And Production Trends: The Usa, Argentina, Brazil, Colombia And Mexico, July 2024
World Textile And Apparel Trade And Production Trends: The Usa, Argentina, Brazil, Colombia And Mexico, July 2024 This latest report in our flagship series contains statistical data, information and insight into the textile and apparel industries in the USA, Argentina, Brazil, Colombia and Mexico. T ... Read More
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Prospects For The Textile And Clothing Industry In Indonesia, 2024
Prospects For The Textile And Clothing Industry In Indonesia, 2024 The textile and clothing industry in Indonesia fulfils a vital role in the country's economy. It is Indonesia's largest source of manufacturing employment, and in 2023 textile and clothing exports from Indonesia represented 4.5% of t ... Read More
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Editorial: Can Online Second-hand Clothing Sites Selling Fast Fashion Cut Waste And Carbon Emissions?
Editorial: Can Online Second-hand Clothing Sites Selling Fast Fashion Cut Waste And Carbon Emissions? In a world where appearances matter, slipping into a new dress or jeans can be a big confidence booster and this, combined with low prices, has helped to drive the fast fashion market. But fast fash ... Read More
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