Category: General Apparel
General Apparel market research reports by Textiles Intelligence
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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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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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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: 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Editorial: Why are EU and US textile and clothing imports declining?
Editorial: Why are EU and US textile and clothing imports declining? The world's two largest textile and clothing import markets--the EU and the USA--staged a strong recovery in 2021 and 2022 in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. This reflects the fact that buyers placed big orders based on forecast ... Read More
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Odour control technologies: managing bacteria in textiles and clothing
Odour control technologies: managing bacteria in textiles and clothing Odour control technologies are key in preventing the development of odours and maintaining freshness in textiles and clothing. They function by helping to manage the presence of microorganisms on the surfaces of substrates to whi ... Read More
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Prospects for the textile and clothing industry in Vietnam, 2023
Prospects for the textile and clothing industry in Vietnam, 2023 This report looks at the development of the textile and clothing industry in Vietnam, its size and structure, and production and consumption. The report also features: a geographical, political and economic profile; a detailed look at ... Read More
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Work clothing: combining performance, comfort and image
Work clothing: combining performance, comfort and image Work clothing encompasses three distinct categories--basic workwear, corporate wear, and protective clothing--which cover a broad and diverse range of garments and accessories. As a result, the market for work clothing represents one of the lar ... Read More
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Editorial: Investors will help Vietnam's textile and clothing industry to meet ambitious targets
Editorial: Investors will help Vietnam's textile and clothing industry to meet ambitious targets The textile and clothing industry in Vietnam is, by most measures, a success story. Over the 15 years to 2022, Vietnamese textile and clothing exports rose by no less than 469%, and in 2019 the country b ... Read More
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Trends in US textile and clothing imports, February 2023
Trends in US textile and clothing imports, February 2023 This 2023 update contains analysis and insight into the USA’s top ten foreign suppliers of textiles and clothing in 2022, along with more specific information on US imports of cotton dresses, cotton knitted shirts, cotton non-knitted (woven) s ... Read More
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Editorial: Impact of the earthquakes on Turkey’s textile and clothing industries
Editorial: Impact of the earthquakes on Turkey’s textile and clothing industries The two earthquakes which caused widespread devastation in south-eastern Turkey on February 6, 2023, have already had a significant impact on the country’s textile and clothing industries. There are 1,616 garment compan ... Read More
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Global apparel trade and trade policy: leading textile and clothing exporters and key import markets, February 2023
Global apparel trade and trade policy: leading textile and clothing exporters and key import markets, February 2023 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 identif ... Read More
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Talking strategy: “Greenhushing”—why are some apparel brands under-reporting their sustainability achievements
Talking strategy: “Greenhushing” why are some apparel brands under-reporting their sustainability achievements "Greenhushing"—a term used to describe the practice of deliberately choosing to hide green or environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) credentials—is being adopted increasingly ... Read More
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Trends in world textile and clothing trade, 2022
Trends in world textile and clothing trade, 2022 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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Fast track: "Greenhushing"—why are some apparel brands under-reporting or hiding their sustainability credentials?
Fast track: "Greenhushing"—why are some apparel brands under-reporting or hiding their sustainability credentials? Greenhushing-a term used to describe the practice of deliberately choosing to hide green or environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) credentials-is being adopted increasingl ... Read More
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