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.
184 Reports from Textiles Intelligence
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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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Fast Track: Outdoor Wear Pioneer Vaude—committed To Environmental Sustainability
Fast Track: Outdoor Wear Pioneer Vaude—committed To Environmental Sustainability Vaude, based in Tettnang, Germany, is a family-owned company which produces outdoor apparel and accessories for mountain sports and bike sports. The company was instrumental in establishing “outdoor” as a concept and a ... Read More
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Survey Of The European Fabric Fairs For Spring/Summer 2025
Survey Of The European Fabric Fairs For Spring/Summer 2025 The European fabric fairs for the spring/summer 2025 season were well attended, and in most cases there were increases in the numbers of visitors compared with the editions for the previous season. Importantly, several key trends in colour a ... Read More
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Survey of the European yarn fairs for spring/summer 2025
Survey of the European yarn fairs for spring/summer 2025 The European yarn fairs for the spring/summer 2025 season were well attended, and in most cases there were increases in the numbers of visitors compared with the editions for the previous season. mportantly, several key trends in colour and de ... Read More
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Textiles and apparel sustainability update, May 2024
Textiles and apparel sustainability update, May 2024 Environmental sustainability is of growing importance within the global fibre, textile and apparel industries, and pressures to improve their sustainability credentials have prompted several companies to adapt their business strategies. This repor ... Read More
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Editorial: Digitalisation and artificial intelligence (AI) in the future fashion industry
Editorial: Digitalisation and artificial intelligence (AI) in the future fashion industry Digitalisation and artificial intelligence (AI) are developing rapidly in textile and apparel manufacturing and it is predicted that they could facilitate a shift from fast fashion to a new, “slow fashion” mode ... Read More
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World textile and apparel trade and production trends: the EU, May 2024
World textile and apparel trade and production trends: the EU, May 2024 This report contains statistical data, information and insight into the textile and apparel industries in individual EU member states and in the EU as a whole. The report identifies important trends, and includes information on ... Read More
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Statistics: nonwoven fabric and technical textile production in Japan, 2024
Statistics: nonwoven fabric and technical textile production in Japan, 2024 This report includes statistical data and analysis of the Japanese man-made fibre and technical textile industry under the following headings: man-made fibre production and consumption in Japan; man-made fibre consumption fo ... Read More
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Profile of Saertex: a leader in non-crimp fabrics (NCFs) and composite materials for high value technical textile applications
Profile of Saertex: a leader in non-crimp fabrics (NCFs) and composite materials for high value technical textile applications Saertex, a technical textiles manufacturer headquartered in Saerbeck, Germany, commands a leading position in the global market for fibre reinforced composite materials. The ... Read More
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Global technical textiles business update, April 2024
Global technical textiles business update, April 2024 This report provides a round-up of the latest developments in the global technical textiles sector, including: acquisitions, divestments and mergers; business news; investments; joint ventures; legislation; new facilities; and standards and test ... Read More
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The world nonwovens industry: part 2—20 medium sized producers, April 2024
The world nonwovens industry: part 2—20 medium sized producers, April 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 nonwov ... Read More
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Technical textile markets: product developments and innovations, April 2024
Technical textile markets: product developments and innovations, April 2024 This report provides information on the latest developments in automotive textiles, coatings, electrodes, fibres, medical textiles, military textiles, nonwovens, sportswear fabrics, tension fabrics and wearable technology. T ... Read More
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Editorial: Technical textile composites for cycling and sailing—incubator industries for innovation
Editorial: Technical textile composites for cycling and sailing—incubator industries for innovation Composites will be the materials of choice in cycling and sailing at the 2024 Summer Olympic Games—which is due to be held Paris, France, during July 26-August 11, 2024. In cycling, the use of carbon ... Read More
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Performance apparel markets: product developments and innovations, March 2024
Performance apparel markets: product developments and innovations, March 2024 This report provides information on the latest developments in fabrics, fibres, finishes, insulation materials and polymers. Furthermore, it includes news from the following innovative brands and other organisations: Allie ... Read More
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Profile of Carhartt: a workwear pioneer turned cult streetwear brand
Profile of Carhartt: a workwear pioneer turned cult streetwear brand The future looks bright for Carhartt, an established workwear manufacturer headquartered in Dearborn, Michigan, USA. The company is poised to benefit from growth in the global market for workwear and uniforms, having carved a niche ... Read More
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