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Performance Apparel Market Issue 12 1st Quarter 2005
Textiles Intelligence, April 2005
Four times a year, Performance Apparel Markets provides subscribers with business and market analysis of worldwide trends in high performance activewear and corporate apparel. Each issue of Performance Apparel Markets contains:
A report on major developments in the global performance apparel market, focusing on new products, new technologies, new fibres and key players
A detailed, independently-researched report on one of the following topics: moisture management; temperature regulation; stretch; high strength; reflective wear; support wear; UV protection; windproof, waterproof and water-resistant technologies; flame retardancy; and 'smart' textiles
A company profile, outlining the business, product, market and manufacturing strategies employed by a key player in the performance apparel industry
A summary of business news and developments affecting global performance apparel markets, majoring on innovations, mergers and acquisitions, investments, joint ventures, and financial performances.
Why performance apparel?
Performance apparel represents one of the fastest growing sectors of the international textile and clothing industry. Market growth is being fuelled by the emergence of new fibres, new fabrics and innovative process technologies.
The market is also being boosted by changes in consumer lifestyles. People are living longer and spending more time on leisure activities. New high-tech fabrics are being developed for a wide range of active sports such as aerobics, athletics, running, cycling, hiking, mountaineering, swimming, sailing, windsurfing, ballooning, parachuting, snowboarding, and ski-ing.
Exciting innovations are emerging in fire retardant materials and those which protect against extreme temperatures. Added to that is the growing market for corporatewear – which, in some cases, is becoming increasingly fashion-oriented.
And, increasingly, high-tech fabrics and apparel designed for high performance wear are crossing over the boundary into everyday fashion
The main theme of this issue is Microencapsulation and the publication contains a profile of Cognis, a leader in speciality textile treatments. In addition, issue 12 provides you with expert coverage of the latest key product innovations and developments,
plus the essential business news section.
Reports in this issue include:
1) FAST TRACK: RUNAWAY SUCCESS one of the top ten 'hot sports' in a survey of
US manufacturers by Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association (SGMA), the implications
for the performance apparel industry of a world-wide enthusiasm for running
are discussed in this thought-provoking report
2) PRODUCT DEVELOPMENTS AND INNOVATIONS
fibres and yarns for performance apparel; moisture management technology; temperature
control technology; wearable technology; fabric treatments; smart fabrics; nanotechnology; high visibility apparel; garment design technology
3) MICROENCAPSULATION: FOR ENHANCED TEXTILE PERFORMANCE
microencapsulation methods; the structure of microcapsules; advantages of microencapsulation
technology; phase-change materials for thermoregulation; aromatherapy and fragrance
release; cosmeto-textiles and skin-care benefits; thermochromic and photochromic
microcapsules for colour change technology; antimicrobial and deodorising finishes;
medical textile applications; insect-repellent and insect-resist treatments;
flame retardant textiles, chemical protection; outlook.
4) PROFILE OF COGNIS: A LEADER IN SPECIALITY TEXTILE TREATMENTS
company development; products and markets; sales and marketing; financial performance;
and outlook
5) BUSINESS UPDATE
investments; joint ventures; mergers, acquisitions and divestments; markets;
sports participation; financial results; trademark disputes; trade fairs, conferences
and awards
6) GLOSSARY
terms and definitions
If you wish to subscribe to this report, please go to http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reportinfo.asp?report_id=10018
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