Global apparel markets: product developments and innovations, March 2018
This report analyses some of the latest developments and innovations in the global apparel industry, including: dyeing processes for denim; environmentally sustainable apparel; environmentally sustainable denim fabrics and denim jeans; environmentally sustainable fabrics; environmentally sustainable yarns; fabrics for formal apparel; new fabrics; new fibres; and new materials. The report includes news from the following innovative companies, other organisations, brands and individuals: Cone Denim, G-Star Raw, Indigo Mill Designs (IMD), Lenzing, Marimekko, Marks & Spencer (M&S), Modern Meadow, Spinnova, Stella McCartney, Teijin Frontier, The Woolmark Company, Unifi and VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland (VTT).
- SUMMARY
- DYEING PROCESSES FOR DENIM
- Indigo Mill Designs has developed a new process for indigo dyeing cotton yarns
- ENVIRONMENTALLY SUSTAINABLE APPAREL
- Marks & Spencer (M&S) has developed a suit which incorporates recycled wool
- ENVIRONMENTALLY SUSTAINABLE DENIM FABRICS AND DENIM JEANS
- Cone Denim and Unifi have collaborated in the development of an environmentally sustainable stretch denim fabric
- Cone Denim, Lenzing and Unifi have collaborated in the development of an environmentally sustainable black denim fabric called Future BLACK+
- G-Star Raw and Archroma have collaborated in the development of a capsule collection of jeans which are dyed using natural colorants
- ENVIRONMENTALLY SUSTAINABLE FABRICS
- Marimekko and Spinnova are collaborating in the development of new wood-based textiles
- ENVIRONMENTALLY SUSTAINABLE YARNS
- Lenzing has developed a new filament yarn called Tencel Luxe
- Stella McCartney has developed the first wool yarn to meet the Cradle to Cradle Certified
- Gold Standard
- FABRICS FOR FORMAL APPAREL
- Teijin Frontier has developed a new lightweight fabric for use in the manufacture of formal apparel
- NEW FABRICS
- The Woolmark Company has developed a new fabric called Neulana Double
- NEW FIBRES
- VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland has developed a new fibre made from recycled cotton
- NEW MATERIALS
- Modern Meadow has developed a new synthetic leather material which will be sold under the brand name Zoa
- List of figures
- Figure 1: Wool Blend Suit with Italian Fabric
- Figure 2: Jeans made from SGene with Repreve
- Figure 3: Future BLACK+ denim
- Figure 4: 5620 G-Star Elwood 3D Super Slim Color Jeans and 5620 G-Star Elwood Staq 3D Mid Waist Skinny Color Jeans in Dark Plum
- Figure 5: Fabrics made from Tencel Luxe
- Figure 6: Surface of new black fabric for formal apparel
- Figure 7: Neulana Double fabric
- Figure 8: VTT recycled cotton fibre
- Figure 9: Modern Meadow T-shirt
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