“Sustainability in Performance Apparel: Meeting the Demands of an Eco-Conscious Marketplace”

The performance apparel industry has often been singled out for the damage its operations cause to the environment, and for the poor working conditions in some of the factories it uses. However, many of the leading brand companies and their suppliers have responded positively to such criticism in a bid to satisfy the demands of an increasingly eco-conscious marketplace. Some firms have gone even further and have shown a genuine commitment to protecting the planet by reducing their carbon footprint and pursuing socially responsible policies in every aspect of their businesses.

This the second edition of the trade analysis report on SOF, covering production and trade situation from Jan. 2008 to Jun. 2009. In this edition the publisher mainly updates trade data of SOF, the analysis and depth is similar to the first version. By the end of June 2009, only three manufacturers have commercially produced Fanglun 1313 in China, and Fanglun 1414 has not achieved industrial production yet. Moreover, a new HSPE fibre manufacturer (Guangdong Shinda UHMWPE Fibre Co., Ltd.) has gone into operation in early 2009. In Q2 2009, the trade situation of HSPE fibre and unidirectional sheets are similar to Q1 2009. While in Q2 2009 the Fanglun 1313's import exceeded export because of growing domestic demand. And Fanglun 1414 mainly relies on import at present.