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.

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.

Performance Clothing Sector market insights

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.


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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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