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: Allied Feather + Down, BASF, Carrington Textiles, Celanese, Devan Chemicals, HeiQ, Inditex, Lenzing Group (Lenzing), Pulcra Chemicals, Rudolf, Sheico Goup, Teijin Frontier, The Lycra Company, and Under Armour.
- SUMMARY
- FABRICS
- Carrington Textiles has developed several types of flame resistant (FR) fabrics which are suitable for personal protective equipment (PPE) and workwear
- Lenzing Group (Lenzing) has developed a process for producing stretch fabrics made using
- Tencel Lyocell fibres
- Teijin Frontier has developed a functional performance fabric which is suitable for outdoor apparel and sportswear
- FIBRES
- Celanese and Under Armour have collaborated in the development of a stretch fibre which represents an alternative to elastane (spandex)
- The Lycra Company has developed an elastic fibre for activewear and swimwear
- FINISHES
- HeiQ has developed a bio-based finish which enhances skin microbiome and skin appearance
- Pulcra Chemicals and Devan Chemicals have collaborated in the development of a new brand of water repellent finishes
- Rudolf has developed a range of bio-based auxiliary chemicals which possess
- hydrophilic properties
- INSULATION MATERIALS
- Allied Feather + Down has developed a novel hydrophobic down
- Sheico Group has developed a bio-based insulation foam which is suitable for wetsuits
- POLYMERS
- Inditex and BASF have collaborated in the development of a nylon 6 polymer which is made using materials derived from textile waste
- List of figures
- Figure 1: Alpspitze Down Hoody
- Figure 2: Ocena
- Figure 3: loopamid X Zara Padded Parka
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