Reasons to Read

The Coresight Research Think Tank series delves into the trends and segments that we have identified as presenting growth opportunities in retail in 2021 and beyond. In this report, we explore two key areas of textile innovation that are gaining traction in the global apparel and footwear market: performance and sustainability.

We present analysis of the performance textiles and sustainable textiles markets, discussion of heightened consumer focus on wellness and sustainability as key market drivers, and an overview of selected textiles.

This report considers three notable innovators in the field of textile innovation in the apparel and footwear market—namely, Celliant, Evrnu and OROS.

We also present key themes that we are watching in the textile innovation space, including partnerships and fashion upcycling.

Click here to read more Coresight Research coverage of the apparel and footwear sector.

Other reports in the Think Tank series include SPACs in Retail and Community Group Buying in China.

Contents 

What’s the Story?

Why It Matters

Think Tank: Textile Innovations in Apparel and Footwear

Performance Textiles

Sustainable Textiles

Innovators

Three Themes We Are Watching

What We Think

Implications for Brands/Retailers

Implications for Technology Vendors