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Intelligence6 May 2021Part I of this report series looks to identify and analyse the opportunities and challenges associated with the outdoor footwear space, with a precise focus on market trends and innovative commercial examples.
Sector Analysis15 Jan 2021Enthusiasm in a number of key themes – including trade, sustainability, Industry 4.0 and events – appears to be generating a swell of positivity in the protective sector going into 2021, despite ongoing challenges.
Sector Analysis10 Nov 2020Despite many challenges faced throughout 2020, largely spurred by Covid-19, the protective textiles sector appears to be settling into the new norm with revived optimism for research, design and innovation.
Sector Analysis17 Jul 2020As the effects of the pandemic continue to burden the industry, the protective textiles sector looks to be losing the momentum gained from the initial peak of the disruption, with average sentiment dropping 20% from the last quarter.
Intelligence11 May 2020The concluding element of this report covers the value of ergonomic consideration when developing cold weather clothing systems, observing the zonal application of features and design strategies used to adhere to user requirements.
Intelligence6 May 2020Part I of this report outlines the importance of physiological and ergonomic design considerations in the development of cold weather apparel, before examining design elements which manage harsh conditions and dynamic user activity.
