Performance Apparel Markets: Product Developments and Innovations

 Anti-Static Fabric Performance Apparel Markets: Product Developments and Innovations,1st Quarter 2008 DUBLIN, Ireland--( BUSINESS WIRE )--Research and Markets ( http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c93562 ) has announced the addition of “ Performance Apparel Markets: Product Developments and Innovations,1st Quarter 2008 ” to their offering. Italy-based Klopman International has launched a fabric, brandedCrossfire, which combines permanent inherent flame resistance withantistatic properties and protection from liquid chemical splash. Crossfire has a weight of 245 g/m 2 and is designed to provideprotection for workers in a wide range of applications, includingthe petrochemical industries and utilities. The fabric comprises99% Kermel flame resistant fibre and 1% antistatic fibre, and istreated with Klopman ’ s Hydrofoil liquid chemical splash resistant finish. This finishprotects the fabric from being damaged by most chemical agents andalso helps to reduce soiling. FABRICS AND MEMBRANES FOR PERFORMANCE APPAREL Klopman has launched a new high performance flame resistant fabriccalled crossfire FOOTWEAR Marvel has teamed up with Reebok to launch an exclusive collectionof children's footwear NANOTECHNOLOGY Nanohorizons and Piedmont Chemical Industries have agreed toproduce SmartSilver antimicrobial and moisture management additivesfor textile fabrics SPORTS APPAREL Calvin Klein and G-III Apparel Group have teamed up to launch a newline of women's performance apparel New Balance has launched a new range of functional running apparel Speedo has launched a new swimsuit Speedo has launched limited edition swimwear to promote World SwimAgainst Malaria 2008 SPORTS FOOTWEAR Nike has launched a new basketball shoe which is made frommanufacturing waste Nike's Jordan brand has launched a new environmentally-friendlybasketball shoe SPORTSWEAR Nike has launched Nike SPARQ Training comprising a trainingprogramme, footwear, apparel and equipment For more information, visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c93562