Global Technical Textile Innovations Unveiled: FR Fabrics, Medical Nanofibres, Eco Composites Lead

The report offers global insights into the latest breakthroughs in technical textiles, including chemical protective clothing, cooling fabrics, FR textiles, insulation, medical applications, and military PPE. Key innovations include biodegradable composites, nanofibre-based uniforms, UV-protective knits, and recycled outdoor fabrics. Companies featured include Asahi Kasei, Teijin Frontier, HeiQ, Glatfelter, Gore-Tex, and Montane, with contributions from CSIRO, DITF, and University of Copenhagen. The report is essential for manufacturers, brands, researchers, and policymakers tracking performance, safety, and sustainability trends in technical textiles.


Dublin, March 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Technical Textile Markets: Product Developments and Innovations, January 2025" report from Textiles Intelligence Ltd. has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

This report provides information on the latest developments in chemical protective clothing, composites, cooling apparel, fabrics for outdoor apparel and equipment, flame resistant (FR) fabrics, insulation materials, medical textiles, military personal protective equipment (PPE), nonwovens, and ultraviolet (UV) protective fabrics.

The report includes information and analysis relating to a number of innovative companies worldwide, including: Asahi Kasei; Aquafil; DNS Alpha; Fiber Engineering; Glatfelter; Gore-Tex; GQ Apparel; Hainsworth Protective Fabrics; HeiQ; Karl Mayer; Mammut; Montane; Pertex; and Teijin Frontier.

It also includes news and intelligence relating to innovations developed by researchers at: the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO); the Deutsche Institute fur Textil- und Faserforschung Denkendorf (DITF - German Institutes of Textile and Fiber Research Denkendorf); and the University of Copenhagen.

This report is suitable for:

  • Manufacturers of fibres, textiles, clothing and chemicals
  • Textile and clothing machinery manufacturers - spinning, weaving, knitting, sewing and import/export
  • Textile and clothing brands and retailers like Adidas, H&M etc.
  • Educational institutions like universities, fashion schools etc.
  • Business consultancy firms
  • Textile and clothing trade associations
  • Government trade bodies

Key Topics Covered:

CHEMICAL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING

  • Researchers at the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) in
  • Australia have developed a prototype chemical protective uniform which is made using nanofibres

COMPOSITES

  • Asahi Kasei and Aquafil have developed a composite for use in additive manufacturing which is made using polyamide polymer derived from chemically recycled waste and is reinforced with cellulose nanofibres
  • Researchers in Germany are collaborating with a company called Fiber Engineering in the production of bio-based and biodegradable composite plant pots made using fibres derived from an invasive plant species

COOLING APPAREL

  • Textile finishing specialist HeiQ and technical apparel company GQ Apparel have collaborated in the development of denim jeans which possess cooling properties

FABRICS FOR OUTDOOR APPAREL AND EQUIPMENT

  • Montane has developed a three-layer laminate fabric for outdoor apparel which offers advanced levels of breathability and water repellency
  • Pertex has developed a range of lightweight fabrics for outdoor apparel and equipment which are made using polyamide (nylon) 6 derived from recycled materials

FLAME RESISTANT (FR) FABRICS

  • Hainsworth Protective Fabrics has developed a breathable flame resistant fabric containing merino wool for use in the manufacture of firefighting gear

INSULATION MATERIALS

  • Outdoor apparel brand Mammut has developed a synthetic insulation material which contains pre-consumer production scraps
  • Teijin Frontier has developed a lightweight polyester fibre which represents an alternative to down and feathers for use in the manufacture of insulation materials

MEDICAL TEXTILES

  • Researchers in Denmark are developing an electrospun nanofibrous dressing for the treatment of psoriasis
  • MILITARY PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)
  • DNS Alpha has supplied German special forces with elastic, flexible rain suits made from Gore-Tex stretch fabric
  • Technical textile markets: product developments and innovations

NONWOVENS

  • Chemicals and materials producer Asahi Kasei has launched a flexible flame resistant (FR) nonwoven fabric which is capable of increasing the safety of batteries for electric vehicles
  • Glatfelter has launched a nonwoven separator for lithium-ion batteries which supports high rates of charge and discharge

ULTRAVIOLET (UV) PROTECTIVE FABRICS

  • Karl Mayer has developed warp knitted fabrics which provide protection from the sun

WORLD TEXTILE AND CLOTHING TRADE

  • Textiles and clothing

TEXTILE AND CLOTHING TRADE DEFICITS AND SURPLUSES

  • Deficits
  • Surpluses

LEADING TEXTILE AND CLOTHING EXPORTERS AND

IMPORTERS

  • Leading textile exporters
  • Leading textile importers
  • Leading clothing exporters
  • Leading clothing importers

For more information about this report visit https://www.researchandmarkets.com/r/7kv72a

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