Released on = June 5, 2007, 3:57 am

Press Release Author = Bharat Book Bureau

Industry = Marketing

Press Release Summary = Against the backdrop of rampant price deflation, the apparel
industry is focusing more sharply on technology in an attempt to boost volumes and
achieve premium prices, and thereby revitalise sales. High-tech fabric finishes have
enabled companies to greatly differentiate their apparel lines and tap into the
growth opportunities created by growing consumer demand

Press Release Body = Stain Protective Apparel: Consumers Splash Out on Easy-Care
Clothing

Against the backdrop of rampant price deflation, the apparel industry is focusing
more sharply on technology in an attempt to boost volumes and achieve premium
prices, and thereby revitalise sales. High-tech fabric finishes have enabled
companies to greatly differentiate their apparel lines and tap into the growth
opportunities created by growing consumer demand for convenience and easy care.
Today's consumers want their clothes not only to look good but also to feel
comfortable, stay fresh and clean, and be easy to care for. And there is widespread
evidence that consumers are willing to pay extra for the key consideration of easy
care. Recent technological advances in fabric protection, such as stain repellency
and release, have struck a chord with consumers who want to wear clothing requiring
the minimum of care. Although stain protection technologies have been in existence
for around 40 years, it is only in the past five years that they have made a
significant impact in the marketplace. New technologies have been developed to
create stain repellents which are more effective than conventional coatings and do
not affect the characteristics of a fabric. Stain protection is no longer confined
to niche applications such as workwear and outdoor wear as it has expanded strongly
in the market for casual wear. Like moisture management and wrinkle resistance,
which were once considered a novelty, stain protection is set to become a standard
performance feature of garments for everyday wear, such as shirts and trousers.
Since 2002 a number of big apparel names, including Eddie Bauer, Lee Jeans and
Dockers, have been offering casual trousers which are stain repellent, and which are
reported to be selling extremely well. As the penetration of stain protection
technologies has been gathering momentum, the cost of using them has been declining.
This should translate into lower prices for consumers and, in turn, create further
demand.

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