Category: Apparel
Apparel market research reports by Textiles Intelligence
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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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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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Fast track: Professional Clothing Industry Association Worldwide (PCIAW)—summit, exhibition and award winners, Porto 2023
Fast track: Professional Clothing Industry Association Worldwide (PCIAW)—summit, exhibition and award winners, Porto 2023 The 2023 edition of the annual PCIAW Summit, Exhibition & Awards event—hosted by the Professional Clothing Industry Association Worldwide (PCIAW) in Porto, Portugal—demonstrated ... Read More
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Performance apparel markets: business update, March 2024
Performance apparel markets: business update, March 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; environmental, social and governance (ESG); inve ... Read More
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Trends in US textile and clothing imports, 2024
Trends in US textile and clothing imports, 2024 This 2024 update contains analysis and insight into the USA’s top ten foreign suppliers of textiles and clothing in 2023, along with more specific information on US imports of cotton dresses, cotton knitted shirts, cotton non-knitted (woven) shirts, co ... Read More
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Survey of the European denim fairs for spring/summer 2025
Survey of the European denim fairs for spring/summer 2025 The European denim fairs for the spring/summer 2025 season were well attended, and in most cases there were increases in the numbers of exhibitors and visitors at the fairs compared with the editions for the autumn/winter 2024/25 season. Seve ... Read More
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World textile and apparel trade and production trends: China, Japan, South Korea and Taiwan, February 2024
World textile and apparel trade and production trends: China, Japan, South Korea and Taiwan, February 2024 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 impor ... Read More
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Textile and clothing brands face pressure to innovate as legislation builds against the use of PFASs, or forever chemicals
Textile and clothing brands face pressure to innovate as legislation builds against the use of PFASs, or forever chemicals Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs), also known as “forever chemicals”, are a family of synthetic fluorinated compounds which are prized for their unique characteristics ... Read More
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Editorial: Foreign suppliers to the EU and US textile and clothing industries face uncertainties over sustainable product legislation
Editorial: Foreign suppliers to the EU and US textile and clothing industries face uncertainties over sustainable product legislation The textile and clothing industries in the EU and the USA are the focus of increasing legislative efforts as lawmakers steer the industries towards sustainability and ... Read More
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Fibre innovations aid the creation of circular textile and apparel supply chains
Fibre innovations aid the creation of circular textile and apparel supply chains For the foreseeable future, polyethylene terephthalate (PET) polyester will remain by far the most widely used type of fibre in textile and garment production. As such, the establishment of solid infrastructure for the ... Read More
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International markets for T-shirts
International markets for T-shirts This report provides vital data and analysis of trends in international trade in T-shirts. World exports of T-shirts rose to a record high in 2022 following an increase in the previous year, reflecting a strong recovery in retail demand for clothing. In the EU mark ... Read More
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Fast track: alternative sustainable materials for performance apparel highlighted at Performance Days
Fast track: alternative sustainable materials for performance apparel highlighted at Performance Days A special presentation showcasing innovative alternatives to synthetic fibres, finishing treatments and polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) membranes for performance apparel was hosted by the organisers ... Read More
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Stretch fibres: expanding horizons beyond elastane
Stretch fibres: expanding horizons beyond elastane Stretch fibres are key components in the manufacture of textiles and clothing which are designed to offer impressive levels of comfort and fit. Such characteristics are important in clothing applications such as athleisure apparel, compression garme ... Read More
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Sustainable product developments and innovations in textiles and clothing
Sustainable product developments and innovations in textiles and clothing 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 inn ... Read More
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Profile of Sheico Group: a leader in global markets for knitted performance materials and sportswear
Profile of Sheico Group: a leader in global markets for knitted performance materials and sportswear Sheico Group, based in Wujie, Yilan County, Taiwan, is a leader in the global market for water sports apparel and accessories and its customers include the so-called "big three" companies in the surf ... Read More
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Survey of the European denim fairs for autumn/winter 2024/25
Survey of the European denim fairs for autumn/winter 2024/25 The European denim fairs for the autumn/winter 2024/25 season were well attended although there were declines in the numbers of visitors to the fairs compared with the editions for the spring/summer 2024 season. However, the numbers of exh ... Read More
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Developments in textiles and apparel recycling, November 2023
Developments in textiles and apparel recycling, November 2023 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: Artificial intelligence (AI) technology can help apparel brands to tackle the returns crisis
Editorial: Artificial intelligence (AI) technology can help apparel brands to tackle the returns crisis The growing popularity of online shopping via websites and apps has caused a surge in the amounts of apparel being returned by customers to brands and retailers in what is being described as a "re ... Read More
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World textile and apparel trade and production trends: Egypt, Morocco, Tunisia and Turkey, November 2023
World textile and apparel trade and production trends: Egypt, Morocco, Tunisia and Turkey, November 2023 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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Prospects For The Textile And Clothing Industry In Cambodia, 2023
Prospects For The Textile And Clothing Industry In Cambodia, 2023 The textile and clothing industry fulfils a crucial role in Cambodia's economy, and the clothing industry alone represents Cambodia's largest manufacturing sector. It employs over 600,000 people directly and well above a million peopl ... Read More
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Editorial: Cambodia's Garment Exports Continue To Advance Despite Headwinds
Editorial: Cambodia's Garment Exports Continue To Advance Despite Headwinds Cambodia's garment exports have been doing well in recent years, despite partially losing duty-free access to EU markets because of the country's human rights record. The value of Cambodian clothing exports in 2022 was 12.7% ... Read More
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Textile And Clothing Brands Face Pressure To Innovate As Legislation Builds Against The Use Of Pfass, Forever Chemicals
Textile And Clothing Brands Face Pressure To Innovate As Legislation Builds Against The Use Of Pfass, Forever Chemicals Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs), also known as "forever chemicals", are a family of synthetic fluorinated compounds which are prized for their unique characteristics. I ... Read More
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Profile Of Polartec: A Pioneer In Synthetic Fleece Materials And Innovator In Performance Fabrics For The Textile And Clothing Industry
Profile Of Polartec: A Pioneer In Synthetic Fleece Materials And Innovator In Performance Fabrics For The Textile And Clothing Industry Polartec is a company based in the USA which specialises in the manufacture of a range of performance textiles. The best known of these is Fleece Series--a 100% pol ... Read More
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