Category: Heavy Industry
Heavy Industry market research reports by Textiles Intelligence
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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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Global trends in fibre prices, production and consumption
Global trends in fibre prices, production and consumption 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 2023/24 season (August 1, 20 ... 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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World markets for textile machinery: yarn and fabric manufacture, November 2023
World markets for textile machinery: yarn and fabric manufacture, November 2023 This report looks at general trends in the international yarn machinery and fabric machinery market and provides detailed analyses of various yarn machinery and fabric machinery sub-sectors. Shipments of textile machiner ... 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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Single-use medical nonwovens: the pros and cons
Single-use medical nonwovens: the pros and cons Single-use medical nonwovens are widely used in health care settings because they offer a number of advantages compared with reusable medical textiles. However, single-use medical nonwovens suffer a disadvantage in that they must be disposed of after u ... Read More
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The world nonwovens industry: part 3--ten small producers, October 2023
The world nonwovens industry: part 3--ten small producers, October 2023 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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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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Survey Of The European Fabric Fairs For Autumn/Winter 2024/25
Survey Of The European Fabric Fairs For Autumn/Winter 2024/25 The European fabric fairs for the autumn/winter 2024/25 season were well attended and, in most cases, there were increases in the numbers of exhibitors and visitors compared with the editions for the previous season. However, there was a ... Read More
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Global technical textiles business update, October 2023
Global technical textiles business update, October 2023 This report provides a round-up of the latest developments in the global technical textiles sector, including: acquisitions, divestments and mergers; business news; events; investments; and joint ventures. The report contains news relating to t ... Read More
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Editorial: Prospects for graphene in technical textile markets threatened by barriers to commercialisation
Editorial: Prospects for graphene in technical textile markets threatened by barriers to commercialisation Graphene is considered by many to be a "wonder material". It possesses several extraordinary properties but most notably, it is the thinnest and strongest material ever tested. The properties o ... 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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Profile Of Microban International: A Global Leader In Antimicrobial And Odour Control Technologies
Profile Of Microban International: A Global Leader In Antimicrobial And Odour Control Technologies Microban International, headquartered in Huntersville, North Carolina, USA, is an established leader in global markets for antimicrobial technologies and odour control. It offers a portfolio of product ... Read More
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Statistics: trends in production of fibre reinforced composite materials in Europe, October 2023
Statistics: trends in production of fibre reinforced composite materials in Europe, October 2023 This report includes statistical data and analysis of fibre reinforced composite materials production in Europe, and it provides breakdowns for each of the following categories: thermoplastics; thermoset ... Read More
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Technical textile markets: product developments and innovations, October 2023
Technical textile markets: product developments and innovations, October 2023 This report provides information on the latest developments in composites, fabrics, fibres, finishes, medical textiles, personal protective clothing (PPE), recycled materials and smart textiles. The report includes informa ... 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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Performance Apparel Markets: Product Developments And Innovations, September 2023
Performance Apparel Markets: Product Developments And Innovations, September 2023 This report provides information on the latest developments in flame resistant materials, moisture management technologies, odour control technologies, outerwear, processing technologies and sportswear. Furthermore, it ... Read More
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Performance Apparel Markets: Business Update, September 2023
Performance Apparel Markets: Business Update, September 2023 This report provides information, analysis and valuable insight into developments relating to the performance apparel industry in the following categories: acquisitions, divestments and mergers; branding; investments; joint ventures, coope ... Read More
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Fast Track: Seamless Knitting Continues To Shape The Sports Shoe Market
Fast Track: Seamless Knitting Continues To Shape The Sports Shoe Market Seamless knitting represents a game changing technology. Its development has facilitated the production of seamless apparel and footwear components and has allowed considerable savings to be made in production costs and labour. ... Read More
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World textile and apparel trade and production trends: South-East Asia, August 2023
World textile and apparel trade and production trends: South-East Asia, August 2023 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 present ... Read More
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