Research and Markets New Business and Market Analysis of Worldwide Trends in High Performance Active Wear and Corporate Apparel



May 26, 2005 -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c17988) has announced the addition of Performance Apparel Markets - Issue 12 to their offering.

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 fibres 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

Why performance apparel
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 corporatewear - 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

Who should read Performance Apparel Markets
Whether you are connected with fibres, textiles, fashion, sportswear, protective clothing,
corporatewear, or leisurewear - or any other type of apparel - Performance Apparel Markets will help you to plan the future strategy of your business.

Outline of Contents:
3 Fast track: runaway success
11 Product developments and innovations
11 Fibres and yarns for performance apparel
11 Moisture management technology
12 Temperature control technology
13 Wearable technology
16 Fabric treatments
17 Smart fabrics
18 Nanotechnology
19 High visibility apparel
20 Garment design technology
21 Microencapsulation: for enhanced textile performance
21 Summary
21 Introduction
22 Microencapsulation methods
23 The structure of microcapsules
24 Advantages of microencapsulation technology
26 Phase-change materials for thermoregulation
27 Aromatherapy and fragrance release
29 Cosmeto-textiles and skin care benefits
31 Thermochromic and photochromic microcapsules for colour change technology
34 Antimicrobial and deodorising finishes
35 Medical textile applications
36 Insect-repellent and insect-resist treatments
37 Flame retardant textiles
38 Chemical protection
39 Outlook
40 Profile of Cognis: a leader in speciality textile treatments
40 Summary
40 Introduction
42 Company development
43 Products and markets
45 Sales and marketing
46 Financial performance
48 Outlook
49 Business update
49 Investments
49 Joint ventures, cooperation, licensing and distribution agreements
51 Mergers, acquisitions and divestments
53 Markets
57 Sports participation
58 Financial results
68 Trademark disputes
68 Trade fairs and conferences
70 Awards
72 Glossary: terms and definitions
81 Index

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Laura Wood
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Research and Markets New Business and Market Analysis of Worldwide Trends in High Performance Active Wear and Corporate Apparel