This report analyses the latest developments in cosmetotextiles, customised apparel, design software, e-commerce technology, environmentally friendly finishes, fibres and yarns for apparel, finishing methods, nanotechnology, and three-dimensional (3D) body scanners.

The report includes news from the following innovative companies and organisations: Bodymetrics, Brückner Textile Technologies, Fitted Fashion, Gerber Technology, Hubei University, Innovation and Clothing Factory, Karl Mayer, The Merino Company, Novozymes, Point6, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Teijin Fibers, Twosquaremeter and UPcload.

SUMMARY

COSMETOTEXTILES

• Twosquaremeter has launched a range of knitwear made from milk protein fibres and seaweed fibres which nourishes the skin

CUSTOMISED APPAREL

• Fitted Fashion is using three-dimensional (3d) body scanners to create customised jeans for customers

DESIGN SOFTWARE

• Gerber Technology has introduced a new version of AccuMark, its apparel design software

E-COMMERCE TECHNOLOGY

• UPcload has developed new technology which captures a user’s body dimensions via a standard webcam

ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY FINISHES

• Novozymes has developed a new denim biofinish called Denimax Core

FIBRES AND YARNS FOR APPAREL

• Point6 has launched a range of socks made from Enciel, a white merino wool fibre developed by The Merino Company
• Teijin Fibers has developed a new polyester fibre called Octa

FINISHING METHODS

• Karl Mayer and Brückner Textile Technologies have developed a new method for finishing seamless warp knitted garments

NANOTECHNOLOGY

• Researchers at Hubei University and Shanghai Jiao Tong University have developed a coating which eliminates the build up of dirt on cotton fabrics

THREE-DIMENSIONAL (3D) BODY SCANNERS

• Bodymetrics has launched a three-dimensional (3d) body scanner for apparel stores

List of figures

• Figure 1: A cross-section of Octa fibre

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Global Apparel Markets - Product developments and innovations

10 pages, published 4th Quarter 2011 

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