Featured reports from just-style’s research store this week include a look at changes in the supply and demand of fibres and fabrics, reports on hosiery and jeans in Italy, and an overview of the technical textile market in India.
- Management briefing: fibres and fabrics, changes in supply and demand
A continuing shift in the apparel and textile trade landscape is putting pressure on fibre and fabric production worldwide. While cotton may still be king, manufacturers are seeking new cost-effective strategies, innovation is widening the source of available fibre materials, and environmental sustainability is set to be the default option of the future. All are explored in this management briefing.
- Management briefing: 2013: A year in review
Global economic turmoil continued to impact on the apparel industry in 2013, and in all sectors, from retailing to manufacturing and sourcing, winners and losers were not hard to find. just-style’s review of the year tracks those for whom 2013 will be memorable in more ways than one, and also takes a look at some of the more unusual stories hitting the headlines.
- Rainwear (UK) – industry report
This Rainwear (UK) analysis provides a detailed overview of the market and delivers a comprehensive individual analysis on the top 20 companies. The report includes a wealth of information on the financial trends over the past four years.
- Footwear
This report analyses the worldwide markets for footwear in US$m and million pairs by the following product categories/segments: athletic footwear (aerobic, baseball, basketball, cricket, cross-training, soccer, running, tennis, walking, hiking, hockey, athleisure, and others), outdoor/rugged footwear, casual footwear, dress/formal footwear, and footwear accessories.
- Hosiery in Italy
This report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the hosiery market at a national level in Italy. It provides the latest retail sales data 2008-2012 and analysis by distribution format allowing you to identify the sectors driving growth. It identifies the leading companies, leading brands, and offers strategic analysis of key factors influencing the market.
- Statistics: man-made fibre production and consumption in Europe, 2013 edition
This report includes statistical data and analysis of trends in man-made fibre production in Europe, comprising Western Europe, Eastern Europe and Turkey. In addition to the statistics presented, the data provide information on cellulosic fibres and various types of synthetic fibres. The report also includes detailed forecasts of man-made fibre capacities – by fibre type and geographical region – as well as an outlook for man-made fibre production.
- Jeans in Italy
Buoyant demand for super premium jeans within Italy and rising demand for the country’s denim exports led to a high level of optimism among Italy’s jeans manufacturers in 2012, according to this report, especially in light of the overall declines recorded in apparel. Women’s jeans recorded a less severe current value decline in 2012 than men’s jeans as both categories continued to suffer from the economic crisis.
- Technical textile market in India 2012-2016
This report has been prepared based on an in-depth market analysis with inputs from industry experts. The report covers the Indian technical textile market landscape and its growth prospects in the coming years. The report also includes a discussion of the key vendors operating in this market.
