Category: Materials & Chemicals
Materials & Chemicals market research reports by Textiles Intelligence
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Editorial: Where will technical textiles make a difference in the next ten years?
Editorial: Where will technical textiles make a difference in the next ten years? Technical textiles, nonwovens and composites continue to be targeted at new applications in response to the world's pressing issues. In the next ten years, technical textiles and nonwovens in the form of filter media w ... Read More
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World markets for textile machinery: yarn and fabric manufacture, December 2022
World markets for textile machinery: yarn and fabric manufacture, December 2022 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. There was a sharp rebound in ... 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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Profile of Carinthia: a leader in insulation materials for extreme cold weather conditions
Profile of Carinthia: a leader in insulation materials for extreme cold weather conditions Carinthia is a company headquartered in Seeboden, Carinthia, Austria, which supplies insulation materials and insulated apparel and equipment to a number of markets, especially the military and the outdoor sec ... Read More
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Editorial: "Greenhushing"-- why textile and apparel companies are under reporting or hiding their sustainability achievements
Editorial: "Greenhushing" why textile and apparel companies are under reporting or hiding 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 adopte ... Read More
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Global apparel markets: product development and innovations, November 2022
Global apparel markets: product development and innovations, November 2022 This report analyses some of the latest developments, innovations and new products in the global apparel industry, including: chemical recycling; denim; dyes; fibres; leisure wear; materials for footwear; traceability; treatm ... Read More
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Textiles and apparel business update, October 2022
Textiles and apparel business update, October 2022 Environmental sustainability is of growing importance within the global fibre, textile and apparel industry, and pressures to improve their sustainability credentials have prompted several companies to adapt their business strategies. This report pr ... Read More
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Editorial: Apparel brands intensify collaboration with supply chains, prompted by the EU Strategy for Sustainable and Circular Textiles
Editorial: Apparel brands intensify collaboration with supply chains, prompted by the EU Strategy for Sustainable and Circular Textiles Major apparel brands are intensifying collaborations with their supply chains in response to the ambitious EU Strategy for Sustainable and Circular Textiles, which ... Read More
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World textile and apparel trade and production trends: China, Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea and Taiwan, October 2022
World textile and apparel trade and production trends: China, Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea and Taiwan, October 2022 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 identi ... Read More
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Heimtextil 2022: trends, developments and innovations in home textiles
Heimtextil 2022: trends, developments and innovations in home textiles The 2022 edition of Heimtextil—the world's largest international trade fair for home and contract textiles—was held in a positive spirit, despite economic and political uncertainties affecting the textile industry. The fair was t ... Read More
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Global technical textiles business update, September 2022
Global technical textiles business update, September 2022 This report provides a round-up of recent corporate developments in the global technical textiles sector, including: acquisitions, divestments and mergers; business news; investments; joint ventures; and markets. The report contains news rela ... Read More
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Statistics: nonwoven fabric production in Asia, 2022
Statistics: nonwoven fabric production in Asia, 2022 This report includes statistical data and analysis of nonwoven fabric production in Asia and provides detailed data for China, India, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea and Taiwan. In addition, the data are broken down by the type of nonwoven fabric pr ... Read More
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The world nonwovens industry: part 3—ten small producers
The world nonwovens industry: part 3—ten small producers 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 strategies of G ... Read More
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Technical textile markets: product developments and innovations, September 2022
Technical textile markets: product developments and innovations, September 2022 This report provides information on the latest developments in: additives for nonwovens; automotive textiles; carbon fibre fabrics; coated technical fabrics; composites; computer-aided engineering (CAE); fibres; hygiene ... Read More
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Editorial: 2022 Techtextil Innovation Award winners reflect growing pressure to achieve circularity
Editorial: 2022 Techtextil Innovation Award winners reflect growing pressure to achieve circularity There was a heavy emphasis on sustainability at the 2022 edition of Techtextil, held in Frankfurt, Germany, during June 2022—and this was reflected in the innovations presented by the nine winners of ... Read More
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Profiles of five major corporations with in-house technical textile filter media manufacturing operations
Profiles of five major corporations with in-house technical textile filter media manufacturing operations The filtration industry is highly diversified and serves a global market which is large and fast growing. The industry benefits from repeat business in after-sales and enjoys high profit margins ... Read More
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Insect repellent apparel: gearing up for insect-borne diseases
Insect repellent apparel: gearing up for insect-borne diseases Insect repellent apparel represents a convenient way of protecting against the nuisance, discomfort and disease associated with biting insects, such as mosquitoes, ticks and flies. Almost everyone in the world is at risk of contracting a ... Read More
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Performance apparel markets: business update, August 2022
Performance apparel markets: business update, August 2022 This report provides information, analysis and valuable insight into developments relating to the performance apparel industry in the following categories: capacity expansions, investments, new facilities, recommerce, and recycling. Brands, c ... Read More
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Profile of KMD Brands: leading the trail in outdoor apparel and surfwear
Profile of KMD Brands: leading the trail in outdoor apparel and surfwear KMD Brands is a company based in New Zealand which caters to markets for outdoor apparel and surfwear through a portfolio of subsidiaries which include Kathmandu, Oboz and Rip Curl. KMD Brands has a vision to become the “leadin ... Read More
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Performance apparel markets: product developments and innovations, August 2022
Performance apparel markets: product developments and innovations, August 2022 This report provides information on the latest developments in accessories, apparel, digital printing, dyes, dyeing technologies, fabrics, fibres, finishes, footwear, treatments and underwear. Furthermore, it includes new ... Read More
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Editorial: Sri Lanka’s apparel industry—a silver lining in a dark cloud?
Editorial: Sri Lanka’s apparel industry—a silver lining in a dark cloud? Sri Lanka is in crisis. The economy is in dire straits, inflation has soared and there are severe shortages of basic goods such as fuel and food. On July 13, 2022, it was reported that the then president of Sri Lanka, Gotabaya ... Read More
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Home textiles update, July 2022
Home textiles update, July 2022 This report provides information, analysis and valuable insight into business developments relating to the global home textiles industry. Also, it analyses some of the latest product innovations in the home textiles market, including those relating to: artificial leat ... Read More
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Prospects for the textile and clothing industry in Sri Lanka, 2022
Prospects for the textile and clothing industry in Sri Lanka, 2022 The textile and clothing industry in Sri Lanka is of major importance for the country's economy. Textile and clothing exports accounted for almost 43% of Sri Lanka's total exports in 2021, and the industry provided direct employment ... Read More
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Talking strategy: impact of the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) on the global apparel industry, brands and retailers
Talking strategy: impact of the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) on the global apparel industry, brands and retailers The Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) came into effect on June 21, 2022, and, as a result, apparel supply chains will be subjected to unprecedented levels of scrut ... Read More
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