The latest reports from just-style’s research store include a round-up of developments in waterless textile and garment dyeing, a look at sustainable textiles for apparel, and a profile of outdoor clothing brand Jack Wolfskin.  

  • Hot issue: Waterless textile and garment dyeing
    Pressure from environmental groups to reduce the vast volumes of water used in textile and garment dyeing has led to a number of developments in waterless dyeing technology. With Nike and Adidas among the first to adopt this new process, is waterless dyeing the solution the industry has been waiting for? 

    This latest hot issue report from just-style begins with a recent comprehensive overview of the latest waterless dyeing manufacturing developments and industry implications. This is followed by an exclusive interview with Brad Poorman, CMSO, DryDye Fabrics.

  • Sustainable textiles for apparel: Fact, fiction and future prospects
    This report is intended to explore and clarify, as much as possible, the complex and ongoing issues surrounding sustainable textiles for apparel. It will examine and compare natural, synthetic, and regenerated fibres, and many of the processes involved in their manufacture. The hot topic of toxic chemicals used in dyeing, printing, and finishing will be investigated, along with the progress being made in eliminating them.
  • Waterproof breathable fabrics: Demand for comfort is driving innovation
    This report provides a wealth of information, insight and analysis on the market for waterproof breathable fabrics, as well as applications for waterproof breathable materials. It also features information on the development of waterproof breathable constructions, and standards for testing waterproofness, water repellency and breathability. It includes information on waterproof breathable garments and ways of achieving waterproof breathability in apparel. The report presents the latest product innovations, as well as an outlook for the future.
  • Apparel, accessories, luggage and leather goods retailing in Brazil: Databook to 2017
    This databook contains detailed historic and forecast retail sales values, segmented at a category level. The report takes into account macroeconomic indicators and industry-specific drivers to provide data that helps retail firms better understand the changes in their environment, seize opportunities and formulate crucial business strategies.
  • Zippers
    This report analyses the worldwide markets for zippers in US$m. The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and rest of the world. Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for the period 2010 through 2018. Also, a six-year historic analysis is provided for these markets.
  • Trends in world textile and clothing trade, December 2013
    This report contains statistical data, information and insight on global textile and clothing trade. It identifies key trends and includes information on textile trade flows; clothing trade flows; intra-Asian textile and clothing trade; and textile and clothing deficits and surpluses. It also analyses the trade activities of the world’s leading textile and clothing exporting and importing countries and regions.
  • Profile of Jack Wolfskin: a premium outdoor apparel brand
    The Jack Wolfskin brand has enjoyed growing popularity among outdoor enthusiasts and, as a result, the company’s sales have grown at highly creditable rates over the past ten years. This report highlights the brand’s development, products and applications, product innovations, sourcing, distribution, sales and marketing, and corporate social responsibility (CSR), as well as providing an outlook for the future.