Global Apparel Markets: Product Developments and Innovations, 2022

This report analyses some of the latest developments, innovations and new products in the global apparel industry, including: antimicrobial apparel; denim; e-textiles; environmentally sustainable apparel; fabrics; fibres and yarns; finishing treatments; footwear; hosiery; outerwear; threads; and underwear.

The report includes news from the following innovative companies, brands and other organisations: AGI Denim, Coats, Coloreel, Devan Chemicals, DuPont, Hēdoïne, HeiQ, H&M, ISKO, Jaya Shree Textiles, Jeanologia, Lenzing, Livinguard, North Carolina State University (NC State), Officina+39, Panda Biotech, Pangaia, RadiciGroup, Solvay, Stella McCartney, Teijin Cordley, The Lycra Company, Vans and Wrangler.

SUMMARY

ANTIMICROBIAL APPAREL

Livinguard has produced a range of antimicrobial T-shirts and polo shirts

DENIM

AGI Denim and Panda Biotech will collaborate in the development of denim fabrics which incorporate hemp fibre
ISKO has developed a new denim fabric called R-Two 50+
Pangaia has developed two unisex denim apparel collections which are made using plant based fabric
Wrangler has developed a collection called Infinited Blue which comprises denim garments made using Infinna fibre

E-TEXTILES

Researchers at North Carolina State University (NC State) have successfully employed inkjet printing to produce an e-textile which could be used in the design of future wearable devices

ENVIRONMENTALLY SUSTAINABLE APPAREL

H&M has launched a women’s clothing collection called Co-Exist Story which is approved by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA)
Stella McCartney has developed concept garments incorporating Mylo artificial leather

FABRICS

Jaya Shree Textiles has produced an environmentally sustainable fabric collection in collaboration with DuPont
Teijin Cordley has developed an artificial leather which has antibacterial and antiviral properties

FIBRES AND YARNS

HeiQ has developed a high performance yarn which is made using fibres derived from carbon-neutral biopolymers
Lenzing Group and Orange Fiber have developed a fibre called Tencel Limited Edition which is made using orange and wood pulp
Lenzing Group has developed a matte version of its Tencel Lyocell fibre
RadiciGroup has completed a research project to produce bio-based polyamide on a semi-industrial scale
Solvay has developed a partially bio-based polyamide yarn called Bio Amni

FINISHING TREATMENTS

Devan Chemicals and Jeanologia have collaborated in order to reduce the amount of water consumed during the application of Devan’s performance finishes
Officina+39 has developed a denim finishing technology that consumes only small amounts of water

FOOTWEAR

Vans has developed a collection of environmentally sustainable trainers called Eco Theory

HOSIERY

Hedoïne has developed ladder resistant tights which are biodegradable

OUTERWEAR

Wrangler has launched a collection of outerwear with performance properties which are comparable with those of leading outdoor brands

THREADS

Coats has developed a range of biodegradable and environmentally sustainable threads called EcoRegen
Coloreel has collaborated with Madeira in the development of an environmentally sustainable thread

UNDERWEAR

The Lycra Company has developed a screen printed bra cup which is made using Lycra FitSense technology

List of Tables

Table 1: Relationship between the log kill rate and the percentage of bacteria killed

List of Figures

Figure 1: Antimicrobial T-shirt
Figure 2: Fabric made using matte Tencel Lyocell
Figure 3: Vans Eco Theory collection
Figure 4: Windbreaker Anorak from the ATG by Wrangler collection

Companies Mentioned

AGI Denim
Coats
Coloreel
Devan Chemicals
DuPont
Hēdoïne
HeiQ
H&M
ISKO
Jaya Shree Textiles
Jeanologia
Lenzing
Livinguard
North Carolina State University (NC State)
Officina+39
Panda Biotech
Pangaia
RadiciGroup
Solvay
Stella McCartney
Teijin Cordley
The Lycra Company
Vans
Wrangler

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Global Apparel Markets: Product Developments and Innovations, 2022 - Part 1

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