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Insight9 Oct 2023The UK-Australia free trade agreement deal offers wool traders a chance to expand yarn choices for textile manufacturers. Barbara Barkhausen, Poorna Rodrigo and Keith Nuthall investigate.
Intelligence25 Sept 2023Technical outdoorwear has seen increasing adoption in the streetwear and fashion context in recent years, spearheaded by the gorpcore trend. WTiN explores how luxury and fashion players are cashing in on the opportunity.
Innovations in nonwoven nanofibres are developing fast, amid ongoing research into their properties and potential uses in commercial products.
Intelligence5 Jul 2021This report explores the specific elements of protective functionality that are integrated into clothing for home, sports, work, outdoors and night-time, where design considerations are at the forefront.
Intelligence29 Jun 2021This report takes a deep dive into the research and development of face mask materials as well as the accompanying design and production processes – showing how companies can and do create a competitive edge in this huge segment.
Intelligence25 Jun 2021This report details the growth of digital microfactories and examines how technological innovation is driving their success. Elsewhere, consumer trends and a growing environmental awareness are assessed as drivers for change.
