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Coated Industrial Textiles: Coating Technologies and Profiles of Three Specialist Producers
Table of Contents Published: 2009/10
Coated fabrics are employed in a wide variety of applications, ranging from protective clothing to architectural materials. Established technologies involve the application of elastomers and silicones, polyurethane (PU), and polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) ...

Global apparel markets: business update, 2nd quarter 2009
Table of Contents Published: 2009/10
Abercrombie & Fitch and Gildan have reported poor financial results for the early months of 2009. But results at Marks & Spencer (M&S) are relatively upbeat, and UK-based Asos has continued to grow apace. One of the biggest casualties of the global econom ...

Global apparel markets: product developments and innovations, 2nd quarter 2009
Table of Contents Published: 2009/10
Environmentally friendly fibre and yarn developments include a 100% organic cotton sewing thread from Coats, launched under the company' s EcoVerde brand, and a 100% recycled polyester/cotton yarn from Optimer Brands called Dri-release E.C.O (Environmenta ...

Global Technical Textiles Business Update, 2nd quarter 2009
Table of Contents Published: 2009/10
Recent acquisitions in the global technical textiles sector include the purchase of Jackson Products by Kimberly-Clark and the takeover of JKT by Molnlycke Health Care. Also, ConvaTec has sold its Unomedical Wound Care and Ophthalmics business to Aspen Su ...

Online clothing retailing: profiles of six companies
Table of Contents Published: 2009/10
Online retailing offers distinct benefits for shoppers and retailers. From the point of view of the shopper, comparisons of products can be made quickly and easily from the privacy of the shopper' s own home. At the same time, retailers can offer a broade ...

Statistics - Fibre Consumption and Production in Asia, 2009 edition
Table of Contents Published: 2009/10
Mill fibre consumption in Asia fell in 2008 for the first time in several years - by 4.5%, or 5,444 mn lb (2.5 mn tons), to 114,225 mn lb. The fall stemmed from declines in all three main fibre types, namely man-made fibres, cotton and wool. Man-made fibr ...

Technical Textiles in the Czech Republic: Profiles of a Cluster and Six Major Players
Table of Contents Published: 2009/10
Many Czech textile firms have enjoyed success in recent years by focusing on technical textile production, where the amount of manual labour required is lower, pressure on prices is less intense, and competition from low cost Asian countries is not as str ...

Trade and trade policy: the US clothing import market, 2009 edition
Table of Contents Published: 2009/10
US clothing imports fell in value by 7.0% to US$67.48 bn during the year ending June 30, 2009. In terms of volume, they were down by 4.9% to 21.8 bn sme. The average price of imports fell by 2.1%. The largest supplier of clothing to the USA during the yea ...

Performance apparel markets: business update, 2nd quarter 2009
Table of Contents Published: 2009/09
Four times a year, Performance Apparel Markets provides an overview of the sector for performance apparel and corporatewear. It provides market data and analysis of new and established markets for performance fibres, fabrics and clothing, and is essential ...

Performance apparel markets: product developments and innovations, 2nd quarter 2009
Table of Contents Published: 2009/09
Four times a year, Performance Apparel Markets provides an overview of the sector for performance apparel and corporatewear. It provides market data and analysis of new and established markets for performance fibres, fabrics and clothing, and is essential ...

UV protective clothing: key to reducing skin damage, 2009 edition
Table of Contents Published: 2009/09
The principal role of ultraviolet (UV) protective clothing is to protect the skin against the harmful effects of the sun, notably skin cancer. This is one of the most prevalent forms of cancer but, fortunately, it is also one of the most preventable. ...

Global Trends in Fibre Prices, Production and Consumption, September 2009 edition
Table of Contents Published: 2009/08
Reflecting the global economic downturn, world fibre production fell by 5.3% in 2008 after rising by 5.8% in 2007. The decline was due mainly to a 6.8% fall in natural fibre production. Man-made fibre output was also down, by 4.2%, but the fall was cushio ...

Product Life Cycle Management in the Textile and Apparel Industry
Table of Contents Published: 2009/08
Product life cycle management (PLM) is a set of business processes and supporting tools which help firms to improve the way they manage their product development. It is particularly useful for textile and apparel manufacturers who need to respond to new f ...

Profile of Delta Galil: A Global Innovator in Underwear, Socks and Seamless Apparel, 2009 update
Table of Contents Published: 2009/08
Delta Galil, an Israel-based clothing company, is a leading innovator in next-to-skin wear. Since its foundation in 1975, it has transformed itself from a small, local garment producer to a global organisation at the forefront of innovation in underwear, ...

Survey of the European Fabric Fairs for Spring/Summer 2010
Table of Contents Published: 2009/08
Not surprisingly, the numbers of exhibitors and visitors at Europe' s fashion fabric fairs for the spring/summer 2010 season were adversely affected by the global economic downturn. All the events, with one exception, were noticeably smaller and less busy ...

Trends in EU Textile and Clothing Imports, 2009 update
Table of Contents Published: 2009/08
This report examines trends in EU imports and import prices for textiles and clothing as a whole and for 12 major product categories, namely cotton yarn, fabrics woven from synthetic staple fibres, fabrics woven from synthetic filament yarn, T-shirts, pul ...

Trends in US Textile and Clothing Imports, 2009 Edition
Table of Contents Published: 2009/08
US imports of textiles and clothing fell for the first time in seven years in 2008 - by 5.2% to 50.4 bn sme (square metres equivalent) - after growing by an average of 8.4% per annum between 2001 and 2007. Within the 2008 total, imports of apparel fell by ...

World Markets for Textile Machinery, 2009: Part 2 -- Woven Fabric Manufacture
Table of Contents Published: 2009/08
2008 was a very poor year for the international weaving machinery market. Global deliveries of shuttleless looms and shuttle looms both fell at double digit rates. In the case of shuttleless looms, global deliveries fell by 34% to 44,754 machines - their ...

World Markets for Textile Machinery: Part 1-Yarn Manufacture, 2009 Edition
Table of Contents Published: 2009/08
2008 was a very poor year for the international textile yarn machinery market. Deliveries of all types of spinning and draw texturing machinery fell. Furthermore, shipments of four of the five main types of machinery fell at double digit rates. ...

World Textile and Apparel Trade and Production Trends: China, Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea and Taiwan, 2009
Table of Contents Published: 2009/08
Reflecting the global economic slowdown, Chinese textile and clothing exports were down by 11% in the first six months of 2009 after growing by 8.2% in 2008 and 18.9% in 2007. In the US market, in contrast to the general trend, sales of Chinese textiles a ...

Global apparel markets: business update, 1st quarter 2009
Table of Contents Published: 2009/07
In anti-counterfeiting, Nigeria' s federal government has asked for help from the Chinese government in its battle against the illegal manufacture of certain Nigerian textile products in China. ...

Global Technical Textiles Business Update, 1st quarter 2009
Table of Contents Published: 2009/07
The first quarter of 2009 was a busy period for the global technical textile sector. 3M completed its acquisition of the Futuro product line from Beiersdorf. Adidas acquired Textronics, a leader in the development of wearable textile sensors. Benninger so ...

Innovations in Technical Textiles
Table of Contents Published: 2009/07
Rayonier has developed a highly absorbent cross-linked cellulose fibre for use in incontinence garments, Weyerhaeuser has patented an economical biodegradable superabsorbent fibre, and SRI International has a range of novel biodegradable polyolefin copoly ...

Profile of Iconix Brand Group: a unique business model for managing brands
Table of Contents Published: 2009/07
Iconix Brand Group has grown rapidly since it began a transformation from a traditional clothing manufacturing firm to a brand management business. Speedy growth has come thanks to an aggressive strategy of brand acquisition and international expansion. ...

Statistics: Fibre Consumption in South America, 2009 edition
Table of Contents Published: 2009/07
Consumption of fibres in South American mills fell by 1.7% in 2008, following a 1.3% increase in 2007. As a result, usage fell below the level seen in 2006 although it was still higher than in previous years. South American textile and clothing companies ...

Trade and trade policy: the world's leading clothing exporters
Table of Contents Published: 2009/07
World clothing exports were worth US$345 bn in 2007, the latest year for which global data are available. Of this total, the world' s top 15 clothing exporters accounted for 86%, or US$298 bn. In terms of individual countries, China remained the largest e ...

World Nonwovens Industry: Ten Smaller Producers: part 3 of 3, 2008/09
Table of Contents Published: 2009/07
Worldwide sales of nonwoven roll goods continued to increase at a mid-single digit growth rate in 2007 - the latest year for which comprehensive data are available - reaching nearly US$17 bn. Of this total, about 79% of sales, worth around US$13.4 bn, was ...

International Comparison of Production Costs: Spinning, Texturing, Weaving and Knitting
Table of Contents Published: 2009/06
The cost of producing yarns and fabrics using most of the main processing technologies increased between 2006 and 2008 in Brazil, China, India, Italy, South Korea, Turkey and the USA, according to the International Textile Manufacturers Federation (ITMF). ...

Medical clothing: safeguarding health and well-being
Table of Contents Published: 2009/06
Medical clothing plays a major role in human well-being by protecting individuals against infection, by monitoring physiological signs and by promoting health. ...

Performance apparel markets: business update, 1st quarter 2009
Table of Contents Published: 2009/06
USA-based Everlast Worldwide, a manufacturer of sports apparel and equipment, has agreed new terms for existing licensing deals with three of its partners - namely Chile-based Commercial Sportex, Argentina-based Leading Brands and UK-based Wilson Imports. ...

Prospects for the Textile and Garment Industry in China
Table of Contents Published: 2009/06
China' s textile and garment industry has expanded at a breathtaking pace in recent decades. Overall, the industry employs around 20 mn people directly - plus a large number in support activities - and the sector fulfils a vital role in the Chinese econom ...

Survey of the European Yarn Fairs for Spring/Summer 2010
Table of Contents Published: 2009/06
Against a backdrop of recession, the European yarn fairs for the spring/summer 2010 season were affected by declines in numbers of visitors and trade was difficult. With the future in doubt, fabric manufacturers restricted their buying of new yarn stocks ...

World Trade in Socks
Table of Contents Published: 2009/06
World trade in socks totalled US$5.6 bn in 2007, the latest year for which global data are available. Over half was accounted for by imports into the EU and North America alone. The EU import market was valued at Euro1.1 bn (US$1.6 bn) in 2008 - excluding ...

Global apparel markets: business update, 4th quarter 2008
Table of Contents Published: 2009/05
Vietnam' s Ministry of Trade and Industry (MOIT) has set an export target for the Vietnamese textile and apparel industry of US$18 bn by 2015 and US$25 bn by 2020. To meet these targets, total exports are set to grow by an average of 20% a year during 200 ...

Global apparel markets: product developments and innovations, 4th quarter 2008
Table of Contents Published: 2009/05
Japan-based Yamamoto, a manufacturer of rubber materials, has developed a new fabric for swimsuits which improves performance. It does this by helping to keep a swimmer' s body warm and by minimising the amount of water the fabric absorbs - thereby limiti ...

Global Technical Textiles Business Update, 4th quarter 2008
Table of Contents Published: 2009/05
The global technical textiles business has been characterised by a number of developments in recent months. Micropolis, a microencapsulation and hydrogel specialist, has been acquired by Devan Chemicals. Sympatex Technologies and its parent, Ploucquet Tex ...

Trade in five key emerging apparel import markets
Table of Contents Published: 2009/05
World imports of clothing grew by a robust 11%, or US$33.9 bn, in 2007 - the latest year for which data are available - to reach a total of US$357.8 bn. Almost a third of this increase was generated by five key emerging markets, namely Russia, the United ...

World Nonwovens Industry: Profiles of 20 Leading Producers: part 2 of 3, 2008/09
Table of Contents Published: 2009/05
Worldwide sales of nonwoven roll goods continued to increase at a mid-single digit growth rate in 2007, reaching nearly US$17 bn. Of the 2007 total, about 79% of sales, worth around US$13.4 bn, was generated by just 40 producers ...

Anti-odour clothing: bringing fresh appeal to the performance apparel market
Table of Contents Published: 2009/04
Clothing with anti-odour properties is one of the fastest growing segments of the performance apparel market - reflecting the desire of consumers for hygiene, freshness and a general sense of well-being. Moreover, in certain apparel categories - including ...

Performance apparel markets: business update
Published: 2009/04
This report presents Performance apparel markets: business update. ...

Performance apparel markets: product developments and innovations
Table of Contents Published: 2009/04
This report provides the detail information about Performance apparel markets: product developments and innovations. ...

Innovations in Fibres, Textiles, Apparel and Machinery
Table of Contents Published: 2009/03
Innovations allow companies to differentiate their products and become more competitive. Recent developments in fibres and yarns include a novel biodegradable linear polylactic acid fibre from Toray which offers excellent textile performance. Textronics h ...

Prospects for the Textile and Garment Industry in Hong Kong
Table of Contents Published: 2009/03
Hong Kong is the world' s third largest exporter of garments, behind China and the EU, and a major exporter of textiles - reflecting its favoured position as one of Asia' s most prominent trading hubs. Textile and clothing exports stood at US$40 bn in 200 ...

Trends in World Textile and Clothing Trade
Table of Contents Published: 2009/03
World textile and clothing trade grew by 10.6% to US$583 bn in 2007. The rise was the fourth double digit increase in five years and followed growth of 13.5% in 2003, 12.0% in 2004, 5.2% in 2005, and 10.0% in 2006. Prior to 2003, the last double digit ris ...

World Markets for Textile Machinery: Part 3 of 3, 2008/09--Finishing
Table of Contents Published: 2009/03
2007 was a mixed year for the international textile finishing machinery market. There was an increase in global deliveries of mercerising equipment. However, shipments of machinery for continuous bleaching, dyeing and washing declined, while purchases of ...

World Textile and Apparel Trade and Production Trends: USA and EU
Table of Contents Published: 2009/03
US clothing demand contracted in 2008 for the first time since the late 1940s. Sales via clothing and clothing accessory stores, and department stores were down although sales via warehouse clubs and superstores were dynamic. Clothing sales are expected t ...

Apparel business update, 3rd quarter 2008
Table of Contents Published: 2009/02
Four US industry associations which represent the interests of US clothing importers and retailers have criticised plans by the US government to monitor imports of apparel from China. The associations are the American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) ...

Global Technical Textiles Business Update, 3rd quarter 2008
Table of Contents Published: 2009/02
The global technical textiles business has been characterised by a number of developments since mid-2008. Brookhouse Holdings, a manufacturer of composite aerostructures was taken over by Kaman Aerospace Group while One Equity Partners acquired the Profes ...

Nanofibres: From Finer Filters to Advances in Electronics, Energy and Medical Applications
Table of Contents Published: 2009/02
A nanofibre can be defined as a cylindrical structure with an outer diameter below 1,000 nm and an aspect ratio- the ratio between the fibre' s length and width- greater than 50. The market for nanofibres was worth an estimated US$62.5 mn in 2008, and is ...

Statistics: Fibre Consumption for Technical Textiles in the USA, 2008/09 edition
Table of Contents Published: 2009/02
The volume of fibre consumed in the manufacture of finished products in the USA fell in 2007 - the latest year for which comprehensive data are available - having fallen every year since 2003. The drop in 2007 amounted to 756 mn lb (342,916 tons), and bro ...

Textiles and clothing: opportunities for recycling
Table of Contents Published: 2009/02
Recycling in the textile and clothing sector can take several forms. The best known method involves the manufacture of a textile or clothing product from recycled consumer waste - such as plastic bottles or waste polyester yarns or fabrics. ...

Trade and trade policy: leading clothing suppliers to the EU, 2008 edition
Table of Contents Published: 2009/02
EU clothing imports fell in value by 0.2% in the first seven months of 2008 compared with the corresponding period a year earlier. In terms of volume, however, they rose by 1.9%. This represented a deceleration compared with growth in the first seven ...

World Nonwovens Industry: Profiles of Ten Leading Producers--1 of 3, 2008/09
Table of Contents Published: 2009/02
Worldwide sales of nonwoven roll goods continued to grow at mid-single digit rates in 2007 to almost US$17 bn. Sales of the world' s leading ten companies ranged from US$250 mn to US$1.45 bn and totalled about US$8.9 bn. All except Fiberweb and DuPont inc ...

Trends in EU Textile and Clothing Imports, 2008 edition
Table of Contents Published: 2008/11
This report examines trends in EU25 imports and import prices for 12 major product categories: cotton yarn; fabrics woven from synthetic staple fibres; fabrics woven from synthetic filament yarn; T-shirts; pullovers; trousers; women' s blouses; men' s shi ...

World Textile and Apparel Trade and Production Trends, Edition 1, 2008
Table of Contents Published: 2008/06
US textile output fell for a tenth year in 2007, to its lowest level in over 35 years. Clothing output plunged by 40% in volume. Employment was also down - by 9.2% in textiles and 8.3% in clothing. But the average price of garments produced in the USA ros ...

Annual Information Service

Global Apparel Markets
Issues / Year: 4
Four times a year, Global Apparel Markets provides essential and up-to-date analysis and insight into the global apparel industry. ...

Performance Apparel Markets
Issues / Year: 4
Four times a year, Performance Apparel Markets provides subscribers with business and market analysis of worldwide trends in high performance activewear and corporate apparel. ...

Technical Textile Markets
Issues / Year: 4
Published four times a year, Technical Textile Markets provides you with easily accessible information on the development of new fibres, their properties, their potential applications and their growth prospects. ...

Textile Outlook International
Issues / Year: 6
Six times a year, Textile Outlook International provides over 120 pages of expert comment and analysis. ...