Category: Textiles
Textiles market research reports by Textiles Intelligence
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Global technical textiles business update, July 2025
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 a number of innovative companies, other organisations, an ... Read More
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Profile of RadiciGroup: advanced textile solutions for apparel, floor coverings, nonwovens and technical textiles
RadiciGroup, headquartered in Gandino, Italy, is one of the world’s largest producers of chemical intermediates, polymers, fibres and yarns. It operates three global business divisions—namely Advanced Textile Solutions, High Performance Polymers and Speciality Chemicals—which serve a number of high ... Read More
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Performance apparel markets: product developments and innovations, July 2025
This report provides information on the latest developments in: footwear components; laminate fabrics; military textiles and equipment; protective uniforms; recovery apparel; recycling technologies; shapewear; stretch fibres; and yarns. Furthermore, it includes news from the following innovative bra ... Read More
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Anti-stati technologies for performance apparel: opportunities in a fast growing market
Everyday electric shocks from static electricity are a common occurrence and generally pose little risk to the human body. However, static electricity is a critical issue in the electronics industry, where it can damage electronic devices. Also, a sudden discharge of static electricity can cause fir ... Read More
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Statistics: trends in production of fibre reinforced composite materials in Europe
This report includes statistical data and analysis of the production of fibre reinforced composite materials in Europe, and it provides breakdowns for each of the following categories: thermoplastics; thermosets; and carbon fibre reinforced plastics (CFRPs). Also, it provides an outlook for the futu ... Read More
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Profile of Spanx: a company which revolutionised the shapewear industry
Spanx is a pioneering shapewear company based in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, which was founded by inventor and entrepreneur Sara Blakely in 1998. Since it was founded, Spanx has revolutionised the shapewear industry and changed the way that modern women around the world dress. Today, Spanx produces innov ... Read More
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Editorial: The potential of nonwovens in mitigating climate change using carbon capture and storage, direct air capture and MOF-based filters
Nonwoven-based filters play many roles in dealing with air pollution—from the humble vacuum cleaner in the home to extensive applications in industrial waste handling. Nonwoven-based filters also play an important role in reducing new emissions of greenhouse gases (GHGs). Most recently, however, ano ... Read More
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Profile of Rivertex: a specialist in advanced textiles and synthetic fabrics for apparel and technical textile applications
Rivertex Technical Fabrics (Rivertex), based in the Netherlands, is a major global producer of advanced textiles and synthetic fabrics for apparel and technical textile applications, and it commands a leading position in the field of coated and laminated fabrics and films. Predominantly, the company ... Read More
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Markets for polyester in textiles and apparel: looking ahead to biobased and recycled materials
Polyester has transformed the global textile market and is a cornerstone of apparel, as well as being an important fibre in home textiles, industrial applications and nonwovens. Today, polyester accounts for over half of global fibre production and its dominance is due largely to its exceptional per ... Read More
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Survey of the European fabric fairs for spring/summer 2026
The European fabric fairs for the spring/summer 2026 season were a showcase for the key trends in colour and design for the season, and they offered displays and presentations of the latest innovations in denim, embroidery, fur, lace, leather, shirting, silk and more. Cool and pale shades were popul ... Read More
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Digital printing direct to fabrics and garments: developments and growth prospects
Digital textile printing allows for unlimited colour choices, customisation, and flexibility in design and production. The digital textile printing industry has come a long way in a relatively short space of time, and it has seen significant advancements over the past decade in particular. These adv ... Read More
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Survey of the European yarn fairs for spring/summer 2026
The European yarn fairs for the spring/summer 2026 season were a showcase for the key trends in colour and design for the season, and they offered displays and presentations of the latest innovations in fibres, yarns and knitwear. In terms of colour, cool and pale shades were popular—reflecting a tr ... Read More
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Statistics: Nonwoven Fabric And Technical Textile Production In Japan, 2025
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 for technical textile applications in Japan; and production of technical texti ... Read More
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The World Nonwovens Industry: Part 3 - Ten Smaller Producers, April 2025
This report is the third in a series of three in which the world’s top 40 producers of nonwovens are profiled. The report provides updated information and data about the activities, investments, marketing strategies and product strategies of: KNH Enterprise; Mogul; Multi Spunindo Jaya; O&M Halyard; ... Read More
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Global Technical Textiles Business Update, April 2025
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 a number of innovative companies and other organisations, ... Read More
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Textiles and apparel sustainability update, April 2025
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 report provides information on the latest business develop ... Read More
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Editorial: Winners Of The JEC Composites Innovation Awards 2025 - Carbon And Glass Technical Fabrics Remain The Backbone Of The Composites Industry
The JEC Composites Innovation Awards celebrate outstanding achievements and collaborative efforts within the composites industry. The winners of the 2025 awards were presented during the 2025 edition of JEC World—a composites exhibition which took place during March 4-6, 2025, at Paris Nord Villepin ... Read More
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Editorial: Trump tariffs strike a blow after 80 years of liberalisation of global textile and apparel trade
On April 2, 2025, President Trump announced a minimum 10% additional tariff on all US imports—and higher additional tariffs on imports from 57 countries, notably China. The announcement of these so-called “reciprocal tariffs” prompted retaliation from trade partners and triggered a stock market cras ... Read More
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Technical Textile Markets: Product Developments And Innovations, April 2025
This report provides information on the latest developments in additives, automotive nonwovens, composites, fabrics, fibres, finishes, hygiene textiles, medical textiles, polymers and recycling technologies. The report includes information and analysis relating to a number of innovative companies wo ... Read More
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Profile Of Rivertex: A Specialist In Advanced Textiles And Synthetic Fabrics For Performance Apparel And Technical Applications
Rivertex Technical Fabrics (Rivertex), based in the Netherlands, is a major global producer of advanced textiles and synthetic fabrics for performance apparel and technical applications, and it commands a leading position in the field of coated and laminated fabrics and films. Predominantly, the com ... Read More
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Performance Apparel Markets: Product Developments And Innovations, March 2025
This report provides information on the latest developments in: accessories; base-layer garments; flame resistant (FR) fabrics; footwear components; insulation materials; laminate fabrics; odour control technologies; and recycling technologies. Furthermore, it includes news from the following innova ... Read More
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Fast Track: 2024 ISPO Award Winners - Striking A Balance Between Design, Funtional Performance And Sustainability In Advanced Outdoor Apparel
Successive ISPO (International Trade Fair for Sports Equipment and Fashion) events continue to showcase forward-looking fabric innovations in sports and outdoor performance apparel and equipment. The most recent event, ISPO Munich 2024, which took place in Munich, Germany, during December 3-5, 2024, ... Read More
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Performance Apparel Markets: Business Update, March 2025
This report provides information, analysis and valuable insight into developments relating to the performance apparel industry in the following categories: acquisitions, divestments and mergers; environmental legislation; environmental, social and governance (ESG); joint ventures, cooperation, licen ... Read More
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Editorial: Professional Clothing And Textiles - PCIAW Summit, Exhibition & Awards 2024
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 Textil Organisation during the 63rd Dornbirn Global Fiber Congr ... Read More
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Global Technical Textiles Business Update, January 2025
This report provides a round-up of the latest developments in the global technical textiles sector, including: acquisitions, divestments and mergers; awards and recognition; corporate strategy; environmental, social and governance (ESG); intellectual property (IP); investments; and joint ventures, s ... Read More
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