Category: Technology
Technology market research reports by Textiles Intelligence
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Profile of Camira: contract textiles producer turned international heavyweight and sustainability pioneer
Profile of Camira: contract textiles producer turned international heavyweight and sustainability pioneer Camira has been transformed into a major international manufacturer of contract textiles in the years since it was first established in 1974, and today the company produces more than 8 mn metres ... Read More
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The growing market for nanofibres—from fine filtration to quantum computing
The growing market for nanofibres—from fine filtration to quantum computing The nanofibres market is set to surge in the coming years as the number of end-use applications continues to expand, the technologies for their manufacture are refined, and new manufacturers arise to exploit emerging niche m ... Read More
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Developments in textiles and apparel recycling, October 2024
Developments in textiles and apparel recycling, October 2024 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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Editorial: Chemical recycling for tomorrow’s technical textiles
Editorial: Chemical recycling for tomorrow’s technical textiles The chemical recycling of synthetic fibres, primarily polyester, is set to have a major impact on the textile industry in the years to 2030, according to this Textiles Intelligence report, based on a keynote presentation given by Gherzi ... Read More
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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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Technical textiles innovations in France: focus on the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region
Technical textiles innovations in France: focus on the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region The textile industry in France has repositioned itself significantly in recent years—initially by placing emphasis on high performance technical textiles and composites, and more recently by focusing on establishing a ... Read More
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Editorial: Technical fibres and nonwovens—balancing bio-based inputs and outputs
Editorial: Technical fibres and nonwovens—balancing bio-based inputs and outputs Major manufacturers of technical fibres and nonwovens are opting to have their manufacturing facilities and product ranges certified in accordance with various schemes in order to facilitate the mass balancing of bio-ba ... Read More
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Survey of the European yarn fairs for spring/summer 2025
Survey of the European yarn fairs for spring/summer 2025 The European yarn fairs for the spring/summer 2025 season were well attended, and in most cases there were increases in the numbers of visitors compared with the editions for the previous season. mportantly, several key trends in colour and de ... Read More
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Textiles and apparel sustainability update, May 2024
Textiles and apparel sustainability update, May 2024 Environmental sustainability is of growing importance within the global fibre, textile and apparel industries, and pressures to improve their sustainability credentials have prompted several companies to adapt their business strategies. This repor ... Read More
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Statistics: nonwoven fabric and technical textile production in Japan, 2024
Statistics: nonwoven fabric and technical textile production in Japan, 2024 This report includes statistical data and analysis of the Japanese man-made fibre and technical textile industry under the following headings: man-made fibre production and consumption in Japan; man-made fibre consumption fo ... Read More
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Profile of Saertex: a leader in non-crimp fabrics (NCFs) and composite materials for high value technical textile applications
Profile of Saertex: a leader in non-crimp fabrics (NCFs) and composite materials for high value technical textile applications Saertex, a technical textiles manufacturer headquartered in Saerbeck, Germany, commands a leading position in the global market for fibre reinforced composite materials. The ... Read More
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Global technical textiles business update, April 2024
Global technical textiles business update, April 2024 This report provides a round-up of the latest developments in the global technical textiles sector, including: acquisitions, divestments and mergers; business news; investments; joint ventures; legislation; new facilities; and standards and test ... Read More
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Technical textile markets: product developments and innovations, April 2024
Technical textile markets: product developments and innovations, April 2024 This report provides information on the latest developments in automotive textiles, coatings, electrodes, fibres, medical textiles, military textiles, nonwovens, sportswear fabrics, tension fabrics and wearable technology. T ... Read More
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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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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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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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Global technical textiles business update, January 2024
Global technical textiles business update, January 2024 This report provides a round-up of the latest developments in the global technical textile sector, including: acquisitions, divestments and mergers; branding; investments; joint ventures; legislation; and manufacturing facilities. The report 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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Technical textile markets: product developments and and innovations, January 2024
Technical textile markets: product developments and and innovations, January 2024 This report provides information on the latest developments in composites, fabrics, fibres, insulation materials, medical textiles, microfibre fragmentation, nonwovens and smart textiles. The report includes informatio ... 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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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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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