Data Insights
Patent activity in the apparel industry decreased in Q3 2024
The global apparel industry experienced a 22% decline in patent filings in Q3 2024 compared with the previous quarter. The...
Q3 2024 update: social responsibility related patent activity in the apparel industry
The global apparel industry experienced a 27% decline in the number of social responsibility-related patent applications in Q3 2024 compared...
In Data: Zara, Mango continue to dominate Spanish fashion market
A new report from GlobalData says Inditex’s Zara has a “significant lead” in its home apparel market in Spain, thanks to its “strong fashion credential and diverse range of styles”.
Internet of Things: who are the leaders in wearable computers for the apparel industry?
The apparel industry continues to be a hotbed of patent innovation. Activity is driven by technology, convenience, and comfort, and...
Leading innovators in insulated composite fabrics for the apparel industry
The apparel industry continues to be a hotbed of patent innovation. Activity is driven by the rise in e-commerce, demand...
Internet of Things: who are the leaders in smart fabrics for the apparel industry?
The apparel industry continues to be a hotbed of patent innovation. Activity is driven by innovative manufacturing practices and sustainable...
Leading innovators in reflective fabrics for the apparel industry
The apparel industry continues to be a hotbed of patent innovation. Activity is driven by rise in e-commerce, data analytics,...
Leading innovators in functional undergarments for the apparel industry
The apparel industry continues to be a hotbed of patent innovation. Activity is driven by rise in e-commerce, demand for...
Virtual and augmented reality: the leading companies in virtual try-ons revealed
The apparel industry continues to be a hotbed of patent innovation. Activity is driven by rise in e-commerce, demand for...
3D printing: the leading companies in footwear 3D printing revealed
The apparel industry continues to be a hotbed of patent innovation. Activity is driven by growth in e-commerce and data...
Internet of Things: who are the leaders in e-textiles for the apparel industry?
The apparel industry continues to be a hotbed of patent innovation. Activity is driven by sustainable supply chains, social responsibility...
Workplace safety: the leading companies in insulated composite fabrics revealed
The apparel industry continues to be a hotbed of patent innovation. Activity is driven by innovative manufacturing methods, data analytics,...
Virtual and augmented reality: the leading companies in AR-assisted measurements revealed
The apparel industry continues to be a hotbed of patent innovation. Activity is driven by rise in e-commerce, demand for...
Advanced Materials: the leading companies in reflective fabrics revealed
The apparel industry continues to be a hotbed of patent innovation. Activity is driven by innovation in materials, demand for...
Leading innovators in AR-assisted measurements for the apparel industry
The apparel industry continues to be a hotbed of patent innovation. Activity is driven by rise in e-commerce, and innovative...
Leading innovators in wearable computers for the apparel industry
The apparel industry continues to be a hotbed of patent innovation. Activity is driven by demand for convenience and rise...
Leading innovators in breathable fabrics for the apparel industry
The apparel industry continues to be a hotbed of patent innovation. Activity is driven by rise in e-commerce, convenience, and...
Artificial intelligence: who are the leaders in body measurements AI for the apparel industry?
The apparel industry continues to be a hotbed of patent innovation. Activity is driven by digitalization, convenience and growing importance...
Leading innovators in e-textiles for the apparel industry
The apparel industry continues to be a hotbed of patent innovation. Activity is driven by rise in e-commerce, data analytics,...
Leading innovators in personalized lookbooks for the apparel industry
The apparel industry continues to be a hotbed of patent innovation. Activity is driven by rise in e-commerce, data analytics,...
EU forced labour goods ban is no CSDDD 'substitute' say experts
The EU parliament and council has provisionally agreed on new rules that would ban products made with forced labour from the European market, however apparel industry experts see it as a "missed opportunity" to adopt this legislation without the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD).
Just Style Excellence Awards 2023: HKRITA
Research institute focused on sustainability in the textile and fashion industry, and Category Award Winner for Environmental and Innovation
Retail stores of the future will be more about entertainment by 2030 predicts analysts
Social media will play a huge role in the future of retail, according to GlobalData researchers.
Huue secures funding for "world’s first" clean indigo dye
Huue produces indigo that’s just as effective for denim as conventional solutions — without the environmental impact and harmful chemicals
China's resilience shines through in index of world's most vulnerable apparel supply chains
A supply chain vulnerability index by Just Style has ranked some of the world's leading apparel and textile industries and listed China as the most self-sufficient due to its exports of both commodities being substantially higher than its imports.