Featured reports from just-style’s research store this week include a look at temperature control fabrics, a profile of outdoor clothing firm Patagonia, and a company briefing on online apparel retailer Asos. 

  • Temperature control fabrics: optimising wearer comfort, 2013 edition
    This report provides a wealth of information on the physiology of temperature regulation; the role of clothing in temperature regulation; and the different types of temperature regulating fabrics and materials. The report also features detailed information on recent innovations in temperature control fabrics and apparel, and provides an outlook for the future of the market.
  • Profile of Patagonia: a pioneer in corporate social responsibility (CSR)
    Since the 1980s, Patagonia has become well known for its progressive environmental and social initiatives. This report highlights the company’s development, corporate structure, mission, products, technologies, product design and development, collaborative ventures, product sourcing, distribution, sales, marketing and corporate social responsibility (CSR), and provides an outlook for the future.
  • Performance apparel markets: business update, 1st quarter 2013
    This report provides information, analysis and valuable insight on developments relating to the performance apparel industry in the following categories: acquisitions, divestments and mergers; CSR; financial results; and joint ventures, cooperation, licensing and distribution.
  • Asos | Verdict company briefing
    Amid tough competition and the challenging UK retail environment, Asos is improving its online capabilities and investing in overseas expansion, by increasing the number of delivery destinations and launching local language sites. This latest company briefing includes sales, profit data and analysis.
  • Apparel specialist retailers in Japan
    Get a detailed picture of the specialist apparel retailers market in Japan from this report. Pinpoint growth sectors and identify factors driving change. Understand the competitive environment, the market’s major players and leading brands. Use five-year forecasts to assess how the market is predicted to develop.
  • Footwear in Europe: stepping up in the face of uncertainty
    While the European footwear market has shown greater economic resilience compared to clothing, there have nonetheless been winners and losers. This briefing explores the evolution of the market in a time of continued economic uncertainty, highlighting key geographic, category and channel opportunities. Emphasis is placed on the most striking market development – the growth of the value segment, driven by post-recession polarisation and the notion of “disposable fashion” hitting footwear.
  • Clothing accessories in China
    This report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales data from 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. Forecasts to 2017 illustrate how the market is set to change.