Category: Heavy Industry
Heavy Industry market research reports by Textiles Intelligence
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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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Temperature control fabrics, finishes and materials: balancing thermal comfort and environmental sustainability
Temperature control fabrics, finishes and materials: balancing thermal comfort and environmental sustainability Demand for temperature control fabrics, finishes and materials is expected to increase as global temperatures continue to rise—reflecting the important role which clothing plays in mitigat ... 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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Editorial: Heimtextil 2024—focus on artificial intelligence (AI) and augmented reality (AR) technologies
Editorial: Heimtextil 2024—focus on artificial intelligence (AI) and augmented reality (AR) technologies Heimtextil 2024—focus on artificial intelligence (AI) and augmented reality (AR) technologies The main topic of conversation at the 2024 edition of Heimtextil—the world’s largest international tr ... Read More
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Profile of Archroma: a leader in speciality chemicals for the coatings, packaging and paper, and textile industries
Profile of Archroma: a leader in speciality chemicals for the coatings, packaging and paper, and textile industries Archroma, headquartered in Pratteln, Switzerland, is an established leader in the manufacture and supply of speciality chemicals to markets for coatings, packaging and paper, and texti ... Read More
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Statistics: forecasts of production and consumption of technical textiles in India, 2024
Statistics: forecasts of production and consumption of technical textiles in India, 2024 This report includes statistical data and analysis of production and consumption of technical textiles in India over the five-year period between 2019/20 and 2024/25, and it provides breakdowns by sector and lea ... Read More
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Editorial: Technical textiles based on flax fibres to be highlighted at the JEC World 2024 composites exhibition in Paris
Editorial: Technical textiles based on flax fibres to be highlighted at the JEC World 2024 composites exhibition in Paris The use of composites based on flax fibres is continuing to grow in a number of end use sectors as manufacturers profit from significant technical and processing gains, impressiv ... 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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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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