SECTORS // PERFORMANCE CLOTHING
Next Generation Product Development
NIRI translates performance clothing innovative ideas 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 performance clothing applications such as sportswear, outdoor gear, and innovative fabric technologies.
Market Insights for Performance Clothing Sector
Fibrous materials are essential in the performance clothing industry, offering enhanced comfort, durability, and performance. With the global sports apparel market valued at USD 203 billion in 2023 and a projected CAGR of 4.4% from 2024 to 2032, the demand for advanced performance materials is significantly growing.
This growth is driven by several key factors, including increasing consumer demand for high-performance apparel, advancements in fabric technology, the rise of the athleisure trend, growing health and fitness awareness, urbanisation, and changing lifestyles.
Additionally, environmental concerns and the push for sustainable materials, technological integration, economic growth, rising disposable incomes, the popularity of sports and outdoor activities, and the trend towards customisation and personalisation are all contributing to the heightened demand for innovative performance clothing materials.
Regulation Driving Innovation for the Performance Clothing Industry
European Union (EU)
REACH Regulation: Controls chemicals in nonwovens.
Waste Framework Directive: Focuses on waste management and producer responsibility.
Single-Use Plastics Directive: Limits certain disposable nonwovens.
Eco-design Directive: Sets energy-related product design standards.
Circular Economy Action Plan: Aims for product sustainability.
Green Deal: Strives for carbon neutrality by 2050.
United States
FTC Textile Fiber Products Identification Act: Ensures accurate labelling.
California Proposition 65: Requires warnings for harmful chemicals.
EPA Regulations: Govern chemical use and waste management.
Microfiber Pollution Legislation: Potential laws to reduce microfiber pollution.
Extended Producer Responsibility: Possible future mandates on end-of-life product management.
China
Environmental Protection Law: Imposes strict manufacturing standard
Textile and Apparel Standards: Regulate safety and environmental impact.
Five-Year Plans: Emphasise green manufacturing.
National Green Development Plan: Targets pollution reduction and sustainability.
Japan
Fluorocarbons Management Act: Regulates chemical use.
Quality Labelling Act: Requires proper textile labelling.
SDGs Alignment: Focus on sustainability in textiles.
India
Textile Committee Act: Ensures quality standards.
Environmental Protection Act: Manages environmental impact.
National Textile Policy: Promotes sustainable manufacturing.
Australia
Product Stewardship Act: Encourages lifecycle responsibility.
Australian Consumer Law: Ensures labelling and safety.
National Waste Policy: Aims to reduce waste and increase recycling.
Key Trends
Sustainability: Stricter regulations on production, use, and disposal.
Chemical Controls: Tightening global chemical regulations.
Microfiber Pollution: Growing legislative focus.
NEXT GENERATION PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
Our Key Performance Clothing Applications
At NIRI, we specialise in developing cutting-edge products and processes that address critical needs in the performance clothing sector. Discover how advanced materials and technologies can transform comfort, durability, and performance.
Sportswear
NIRI applies its product development services to innovate novel technologies that enhance athletic performance. Technologies developed include moisture-wicking and breathable fabrics, compression garments, and smart textiles with integrated sensors for performance monitoring.
Outdoor Gear
Through its advanced product and material development expertise, NIRI innovates next-generation outdoor gear. Our innovations include waterproof and breathable fabrics, thermal insulation materials, and anti-microbial textiles that enhance comfort and protection in extreme environments.
Fabric Technologies
Fibrous materials are often used as key components in performance clothing, offering advanced functionalities. NIRI helps its clients develop scalable and commercially viable products such as UV-protective fabrics, antimicrobial and odour-resistant materials, lightweight durable textiles, and sustainable eco-friendly apparel.
WHY CHOOSE NIRI
Leading the Future of Performance Clothing
As the performance clothing market grows due to increasing consumer demand for high-performance apparel and advancements in fabric technology, NIRI is strategically positioned in this expanding field. We advance performance clothing technology by integrating fibres, nonwovens, and advanced materials. Our expertise in material science and engineering, combined with a thorough understanding of performance clothing needs, enables us to deliver next-generation products.
Contact us to explore how NIRI can help your company increase its market share and competitiveness.