Research and Markets has announced the addition of Fibres Fabrics Briefing 2005 to their offering

Thanks to technology, creative applications and high consumer expectations, the percentage of clothing on the market with performance attributes is set to increase from 25% to 50% over the next few years. With increasing amounts of information available, consumers are more knowledgeable about, and more interested in, fabric technology and performance benefits than ever before. Style and comfort will no longer be sacrificed for function, nor are consumers willing to trade one feature for another.

The latest briefing offers some important innovations in a variety of categories from smart and intelligent textiles to recreational and sports performance offerings, as well as pin-pointing future products, concerns and expectations for this growing sector.