| The market research outfit "Research and Markets" has issue a new Global Apparel Markets report that includes a discussion on NAT's involvement with flax. 
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 December 10, 2010 03:10 PM Eastern Time
 Research and Markets: Global Apparel Markets: Product Developments and Innovations, 3rd Quarter 2010 Available Now
 
 DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/98923e/global_apparel_mar) has announced the addition of Textiles Intelligence's new report "Global Apparel Markets: Product Developments and Innovations, 3rd Quarter 2010" to their offering.
 
 “Global Apparel Markets: Product Developments and Innovations, 3rd Quarter 2010”
 
 Following the success of its hemp-based fibres, Naturally Advanced Technologies (NAT) has developed a fibre made from flax using its patented Crailar production process. The fibre offers a cost-effective alternative to cotton.
 
 Scientists based in the UK have developed Fabrican, a liquid mixture which can be sprayed directly on to a body to create a customised seamless garment. Huntsman Textile Effects has developed a new water repellent finishing treatment called High IQ Clean and Dry Comfort, and Reliance Industries has developed a new anti-odour fabric finishing treatment.
 
 F-One has introduced a new suit made from a water repellent synthetic rubber fabric. The suit dries quickly without losing its shape. In the denim sector, Edwin has introduced a new range of jeans in China and Japan which are softer and smoother than conventional jeans. Levi Strauss & Co has developed a new range of women's jeans which have been designed using a revolutionary fit system. Clariant International, meanwhile, has developed an eco-friendly dyeing process for denim fabrics.
 
 In other eco-friendly news, DyeCoo Textile Systems has developed a dyeing process for fabrics which does not require the use of water or chemicals. Optimer Brands has introduced Dri-release E.C.O (Environmentally Correct Origins) fabric which incorporates Unifis 100% recycled Repreve polyester fibres. Naturana has developed a new collection of swimwear made from Biophyl, a fabric which contains yarns derived from a renewable source.
 
 In the sports apparel sector, Heidi Klum has introduced a new range of New Balance branded activewear which is being sold exclusively by the online retailer Amazon. Meanwhile, Icebreaker has introduced its first range of garments made from Realfleece, as well as its first apparel collections for running and cycling.
 
 Key Topics Covered:
 
 SUMMARY
 
 CUSTOMISED APPAREL
 Scientists in the UK have developed a fabric which can be sprayed on to a body to create a seamless garment
 
 DENIM APPAREL
 Edwin has introduced a new range of jeans in China and Japan which are softer and smoother than conventional jeans
 Levi Strauss & Co has developed a new range of women's jeans which have been designed using a revolutionary fit system
 
 DYEING
 Clariant International has developed an eco-friendly dyeing process for denim fabrics
 DyeCoo Textile Systems has developed a waterless dyeing process for fabrics
 
 ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY FABRICS FOR APPAREL
 Optimer Brands has introduced Dri-release E.C.O fabric containing Repreve polyester fibres
 
 FABRIC TREATMENTS
 Huntsman Textile Effects has introduced a new water repellent finishing treatment
 Reliance Industries has developed a new anti-odour fabric finishing treatment
 
 FIBRES AND YARNS FOR APPAREL
 Naturally Advanced Technologies (NAT) has developed a flax-based fibre using its Crailar production process
 
 FUNCTIONAL APPAREL
 F-One has introduced a quick-drying suit
 SPORTS APPAREL
 Heidi Klum has introduced a new range of new balance branded activewear for exclusive sale by the online retailer Amazon
 Icebreaker has introduced a range of garments made from Realfleece, as well as its first running and cycling apparel collections
 
 SWIMWEAR
 Naturana has developed a new collection of swimwear made from Biophyl fabric
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 Companies Mentioned:
 
 Edwin
 Levi Strauss &
 Clariant International
 DyeCoo Textile Systems
 Optimer
 Huntsman Textile Effects
 Reliance Industries
 Naturally Advanced Technologies (NAT)
 F-One
 Amazon
 Icebreaker
 Naturana
 
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