Bharat Book Bureau

The following topics are featured inside this edition of Performance Apparel Markets : Fabric treatments, Fabrics and membranes for performance apparel, Fibres and yarns for performance apparel, Flame resistant fibres and fabrics, Sports apparel, Wearable technology, Workwear.

List of Contents : FABRIC TREATMENTS - Daikin and Dow Corning have introduced a fluorine and silicone product to provide fabric repellency and softness, FABRICS AND MEMBRANES FOR PERFORMANCE APPAREL - The Ahmedabad Textile Industry’s Research Association (ATIRA) has developed a textile for military uses which clots the blood, FIBRES AND YARNS FOR PERFORMANCE APPAREL - Dow XLA Fibre is to be used in a new beachwear collection, SPORTS APPAREL - Impact Protective Equipment has signed a fabric licensing deal with Under Armour, K-Swiss has launched the world’s first free-running shoe, Millie Fox has announced a new tennis collection for women, Quiksilver has announced the launch of a new line for women, WEARABLE TECHNOLOGY - Eleksen and Craghoppers have formed an alliance, New air conditioned clothing from Kuchofuku in Japan, Researchers have developed smart garments with electronic hangers to monitor heart and respiratory systems, WORKWEAR - Heike Hüning, W L Gore, and Fuchs & Schmitt have developed the media jacket for the film, television and radio market
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Adopting and projecting a more socially responsible outlook is important for every industry, but there can be few that have felt the heightened importance now being given to the area of corporate social responsibility (CSR) more acutely than the clothing sector. This briefing gathers perspectives from key stakeholders on the major initiatives that have been set up to promote buying practices that encourage fair employment, how companies are responding to heightened public opinion over ethical sourcing, and the scale of the challenges ahead. 
Table of Contents : The changing global environment, Responding to new pressures, Credibility with pressure groups and the MSI model, Avoiding unintended consequences, Reducing sub-contracting and building long-term relationships, Going beyond auditing and monitoring, The benefits of multi-stakeholder involvement, Managing expectations, Coping with setbacks, Looking ahead

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