Summer is a time when people are naturally more optimistic and focused on wellness. After the challenges of the past few years, many will be looking forward to choosing summer sportswear in uplifting colors and playful patterns. Designers are embracing a vibrant color palette for the coming season, with bold color pairings…
Questions: 1. How crucial is the role of dyes and chemicals in the textile industry? Dyes and chemicals are a key part of the textiles value chain, making it possible for brands and mills to differentiate and capture growth opportunities. For example, consumers today are increasingly interested in environmental sustainability. We are also seeing heightened…
As patrons return to hotels, spas and gyms around the world, increased interest in sustainability and health and wellbeing are driving demand for premium towels. A plush towel, spotlessly clean and soft to the touch, has always been an important part of the guest experience. Towels and bathrobes need to be fresh…
The fashion and textile supply chain has traditionally consumed a huge amount of fresh water—from thirsty cotton crops to water-intensive dyeing processes to frequent home laundering by consumers. Today, many of the world’s best brands are taking great strides to conserve and protect water resources. But they can’t do it alone. Water scarcity…
Led by the younger generations, consumers today are more vocal than ever about environmental causes. Many now also factor sustainability into their purchase decisions and expect businesses to be involved and help solve big challenges, like climate change. Achieving truly green fashion is a complex and multi-faceted challenge, but the textile and…
“To rise above the competition in the challenging sportswear market, brands are seeking differentiation through new technologies, performance assurances, and a reliable and transparent supply chain,” Huntsman Textile Effects Global Marketing Manager Martin Weber said. The sportswear segment is showing signs of healthy growth as interest in sports and fitness surges worldwide…
With people confined to their homes amid the global pandemic, many turned their attention to improving their living spaces for enhanced comfort and hygiene. The market for bath linens has been particularly hot. What do consumers want in terms of towels, mats and bathrobes? And how can suppliers satisfy them to capture…