Category: Consumer Goods
Consumer Goods market research reports by Textiles Intelligence
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Champion, Decathlon and Puma at the forefront of sustainable change
Champion, Decathlon and Puma at the forefront of sustainable change Sportswear brand Puma has come out top in two reports on the world’s biggest fashion brands and retailers for its far-reaching sustainability initiatives. However, it is closely followed by two of its largest competitors, namely Cha ... 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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World textile and apparel trade and production trends: South-East Asia, August 2024.pdf
World textile and apparel trade and production trends: South-East Asia, August 2024.pdf This latest report in our flagship series contains statistical data, information and insight into the textile and apparel industries in Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam. The report pre ... Read More
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Editorial: Ultra-fast fashion online retailer Shein acts to correct its bad reputation
Editorial: Ultra-fast fashion online retailer Shein acts to correct its bad reputation Ultra-fast fashion online retailer Shein has grown into a global “behemoth” in the years since it was established. In a funding round which took place in 2023, it was valued at around US$66 bn, thereby dwarfing ri ... Read More
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Endurance Running Footwear: Innovation And Advanced Technology Gather Pace As Brands Compete For The Top Spot
Endurance Running Footwear: Innovation And Advanced Technology Gather Pace As Brands Compete For The Top Spot Shoes made using advanced footwear technology, often described as “super shoes”, demonstrate unprecedented opportunities for achieving performance improvements in endurance running and, as s ... Read More
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Profile Of Pervormance International: A Pioneer In The Manufacture Of Innovative Cooling Apparel And Accessories
Profile Of Pervormance International: A Pioneer In The Manufacture Of Innovative Cooling Apparel And Accessories Pervormance International, based in Ulm, Germany, is a leader in the development of cooling textile technologies and it boasts an impressive portfolio of more than 20 innovative patents. ... Read More
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World Textile And Apparel Trade And Production Trends: The Usa, Argentina, Brazil, Colombia And Mexico, July 2024
World Textile And Apparel Trade And Production Trends: The Usa, Argentina, Brazil, Colombia And Mexico, July 2024 This latest report in our flagship series contains statistical data, information and insight into the textile and apparel industries in the USA, Argentina, Brazil, Colombia and Mexico. T ... Read More
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Prospects For The Textile And Clothing Industry In Indonesia, 2024
Prospects For The Textile And Clothing Industry In Indonesia, 2024 The textile and clothing industry in Indonesia fulfils a vital role in the country's economy. It is Indonesia's largest source of manufacturing employment, and in 2023 textile and clothing exports from Indonesia represented 4.5% of t ... Read More
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Editorial: Can Online Second-hand Clothing Sites Selling Fast Fashion Cut Waste And Carbon Emissions?
Editorial: Can Online Second-hand Clothing Sites Selling Fast Fashion Cut Waste And Carbon Emissions? In a world where appearances matter, slipping into a new dress or jeans can be a big confidence booster and this, combined with low prices, has helped to drive the fast fashion market. But fast fash ... Read More
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Fast Track: Outdoor Wear Pioneer Vaude—committed To Environmental Sustainability
Fast Track: Outdoor Wear Pioneer Vaude—committed To Environmental Sustainability Vaude, based in Tettnang, Germany, is a family-owned company which produces outdoor apparel and accessories for mountain sports and bike sports. The company was instrumental in establishing “outdoor” as a concept and a ... 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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Editorial: Digitalisation and artificial intelligence (AI) in the future fashion industry
Editorial: Digitalisation and artificial intelligence (AI) in the future fashion industry Digitalisation and artificial intelligence (AI) are developing rapidly in textile and apparel manufacturing and it is predicted that they could facilitate a shift from fast fashion to a new, “slow fashion” mode ... Read More
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World textile and apparel trade and production trends: the EU, May 2024
World textile and apparel trade and production trends: the EU, May 2024 This report contains statistical data, information and insight into the textile and apparel industries in individual EU member states and in the EU as a whole. The report identifies important trends, and includes information on ... 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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Profile of Carhartt: a workwear pioneer turned cult streetwear brand
Profile of Carhartt: a workwear pioneer turned cult streetwear brand The future looks bright for Carhartt, an established workwear manufacturer headquartered in Dearborn, Michigan, USA. The company is poised to benefit from growth in the global market for workwear and uniforms, having carved a niche ... Read More
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Fast track: Professional Clothing Industry Association Worldwide (PCIAW)—summit, exhibition and award winners, Porto 2023
Fast track: Professional Clothing Industry Association Worldwide (PCIAW)—summit, exhibition and award winners, Porto 2023 The 2023 edition of the annual PCIAW Summit, Exhibition & Awards event—hosted by the Professional Clothing Industry Association Worldwide (PCIAW) in Porto, Portugal—demonstrated ... Read More
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Editorial: Heimtextil 2024—focus on artificial intelligence (AI) and augmented reality (AR) technologies
Editorial: Heimtextil 2024—focus on artificial intelligence (AI) and augmented reality (AR) technologies Heimtextil 2024—focus on artificial intelligence (AI) and augmented reality (AR) technologies The main topic of conversation at the 2024 edition of Heimtextil—the world’s largest international tr ... 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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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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Editorial: Foreign suppliers to the EU and US textile and clothing industries face uncertainties over sustainable product legislation
Editorial: Foreign suppliers to the EU and US textile and clothing industries face uncertainties over sustainable product legislation The textile and clothing industries in the EU and the USA are the focus of increasing legislative efforts as lawmakers steer the industries towards sustainability and ... Read More
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Fibre innovations aid the creation of circular textile and apparel supply chains
Fibre innovations aid the creation of circular textile and apparel supply chains For the foreseeable future, polyethylene terephthalate (PET) polyester will remain by far the most widely used type of fibre in textile and garment production. As such, the establishment of solid infrastructure for the ... Read More
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International markets for T-shirts
International markets for T-shirts This report provides vital data and analysis of trends in international trade in T-shirts. World exports of T-shirts rose to a record high in 2022 following an increase in the previous year, reflecting a strong recovery in retail demand for clothing. In the EU mark ... Read More
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Fast track: alternative sustainable materials for performance apparel highlighted at Performance Days
Fast track: alternative sustainable materials for performance apparel highlighted at Performance Days A special presentation showcasing innovative alternatives to synthetic fibres, finishing treatments and polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) membranes for performance apparel was hosted by the organisers ... Read More
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Stretch fibres: expanding horizons beyond elastane
Stretch fibres: expanding horizons beyond elastane Stretch fibres are key components in the manufacture of textiles and clothing which are designed to offer impressive levels of comfort and fit. Such characteristics are important in clothing applications such as athleisure apparel, compression garme ... Read More
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