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Next Generation Fashion Product Development
NIRI translates innovative ideas for fashion into market-ready products by leveraging its core services in product development, market and application development, and supply chain and manufacturing support.
Our expertise spans critical fashion applications such as interlinings and linings, footwear components, accessories, and innovative garment technologies.
Fashion Market Insights
Fibrous materials are essential in the fashion industry, providing functionalities that enhance style, durability, and sustainability. With the fashion market valued at USD 1.8 trillion in 2023 and projected to grow at a CAGR of 7.4% from 2024 to 2030, the demand for advanced fashion materials is driven by several key factors.
These include increasing consumer demand for sustainable and biodegradable textiles, technological advancements in nonwoven fabric technology, the fast fashion industry’s need for cost-effective materials, customisation and personalisation trends, and regulatory compliance with sustainable manufacturing practices.
Regulations Driving Fashion Industry Innovation
The nonwoven fashion industry is experiencing transformative changes driven by global sustainability legislation. These regulations are compelling brands to innovate and ensure their products meet new environmental and ethical standards.
Key Regulations Impacting Nonwoven Fashion:
EU Directives
Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) and Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) mandate rigorous environmental and human rights due diligence and standardised sustainability reporting.
Eco-design for Sustainable Products Regulation focuses on enhancing product durability, reusability, and recyclability.
France’s Anti-waste and Circular Economy Law: Aims to eliminate single-use plastics by 2040 and enforce transparency on the environmental impact of products. New regulations require labelling on recycled content and warnings about microplastic shedding.
US Legislation
New York Fashion Act and Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act focus on supply chain transparency, sustainability, and eliminating forced labour in production processes.
Future Legislation & Opportunities
EU and Global Packaging Directives: Upcoming regulations will emphasise sustainable packaging and waste management practices, fostering a circular economy.
France’s Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Scheme: Introduces financial incentives and penalties based on sustainability rankings, encouraging innovation in recycling and production processes.
Nonwoven fashion brands can leverage these regulatory changes to drive innovation and gain a competitive edge – partner with NIRI for cutting-edge product development services that meet and exceed these evolving standards. Let’s create sustainable, compliant, and market-leading nonwoven fashion products together.
NEXT GENERATION PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
Our Key Fashion Applications
At NIRI, we specialise in developing advanced products and processes to meet critical fashion needs. Discover how we can help transform fashion and enhance garment functionality and sustainability.
Interlinings and Linings
Utilising nonwovens, fibred and advanced materials, the team at NIRI develop high-quality interlinings and linings that provide structure, shape, and reinforcement to garments, enhancing durability and comfort.
Footwear Components
We develop advanced nonwoven materials for insoles, shoe linings, and reinforcements, offering comfort, breathability, and durability.
Fashion Accessories
We design and develop flexible and durable nonwoven fabrics for bags, hats, and belts, combining style and functionality.
Garment Technologies
We develop next-generation garment technologies include odour-resistant fabrics, temperature-regulating materials, and lightweight yet durable textiles, enhancing the appeal and performance of fashion garments.
SPOTLIGHT ON INNOVATION
Leading the Way in Fashion Innovation
The fashion market is projected to grow significantly, driven by increasing consumer demand for sustainable and high-performance textiles. NIRI is positioned at the forefront of this expanding field. We are committed to advancing fashion technology by integrating fibres, nonwovens, and advanced materials.
Our material science and engineering expertise, combined with a deep understanding of fashion needs, allows us to deliver next-generation fashion products that prioritise style and sustainability.
Contact us to explore how NIRI can help your company increase its market share and competitiveness.