Performance apparel represents one of the fastest growing sectors of the international textile and clothing industry. Market growth is being fuelled by the emergence of new fibres, new fabrics and innovative process technologies.
The market is also being boosted by changes in consumer lifestyles. People are living longer and spending more time on leisure activities. New high-tech fabrics are being developed for a wide range of active sports such as aerobics, athletics, running, cycling, hiking, mountaineering, swimming, sailing, windsurfing, ballooning, parachuting, snowboarding, and ski-ing.
Exciting innovations are emerging in fire retardant materials and those which protect against extreme temperatures. Added to that is the growing market for corporate wear - which, in some cases, is becoming increasingly fashion-oriented.
And, increasingly, high-tech fabrics and apparel designed for high performance wear are crossing over the boundary into everyday fashion.
Four times a year, Performance Apparel Markets provides subscribers with business and market analysis of worldwide trends in high performance activewear and corporate apparel. Each issue of Performance Apparel Markets contains:
- A report on major developments in the global performance apparel market, focusing on new products, new technologies, new fibers and key players
- A detailed, independently-researched report on one of the following topics: moisture management; temperature regulation; stretch; high strength; reflective wear; support wear; UV protection; windproof, waterproof and water-resistant technologies; flame retardancy; and "smart" textiles
- A company profile, outlining the business, product, market and manufacturing strategies employed by a key player in the performance apparel industry
- A summary of business news and developments affecting global performance apparel markets, majoring on innovations, mergers and acquisitions, investments, joint ventures, and financial performances.
Topics Covered Fast track: tracking the counterfeit industry Product developments and innovations Fabric treatments Wellness finishes and apparel Personal protective apparel Anti-counterfeit products Moisture management Sports apparel Wearable technology High strength fibers and fabrics Personal protective apparel Thermal insulation Nanotechnology Fabrics and membranes for performance apparel Performance apparel for skiing and snowboarding Development of skiing Snow wear apparel Properties of snow wear fabrics Characteristics of the market for snow sports apparel Key producers of snow wear and their products Outlook Profile of Spyder Active Sports: a leader in performance ski wear Company development Products Marketing Outlook Business update Investments Mergers, acquisitions and divestments Financial results Markets Sports participation Trademark disputes Standards and certification International trade disputes Awards Trade fairs and conferences Glossary Index (M2 Communications)
