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Teijin targets outerwear with new thermal insulation
2017-11-17 12:19:00| Daily apparel & textile news and comment - from just-style.com
Textile and fibre company Teijin has developed a new polytrimethylene terephthalate (PTT) fibre for use in outerwear, which it says raises the wearer's wind-chill factor by 5 degrees celsius.
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Thermore unveils Freedom thermal insulation for outerwear
2017-07-14 12:19:00| Daily apparel & textile news and comment - from just-style.com
Thermal insulation specialist Thermore has unveiled its latest offering: a new synthetic thermal insulation that can stretch and move up to 40% and is designed for use in outerwear.
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New water-repellent outerwear material from Teijin
2016-11-10 12:05:00| Daily apparel & textile news and comment - from just-style.com
Textile and fibre company Teijin has developed what it says is a new highly water-repellent outerwear material, that combines the usefulness of umbrella-quality fabric and the practicality of high-function wear.
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Warm weather weighs on US outerwear sales
2016-03-08 12:17:00| Daily apparel & textile news and comment - from just-style.com
Weighed down by one of the warmest fourth quarter's on record, sales of outerwear in the US slowed in 2015 as consumers shifted towards buying lightweight layers rather than heavy winter coats.
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Outerwear faces up to the challenge of climate change
2016-01-18 15:41:00| Daily apparel & textile news and comment - from just-style.com
Faced with downward pressure on demand from unseasonably warm weather, the outdoor industry is broadening its appeal to work across multiple end-uses. New product introductions at the recent Outdoor Retailer trade show included innovations in outerwear, performance denim, and wool.
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