Markets for Cosmetotextile Products Will Benefit from a Consumer Focus on Beauty and Wellness Resulting from the Covid-19 Pandemic
Cosmetotextiles combine the benefits of cosmetics with the functionality of textiles, and products made from cosmetotextiles represent an extremely convenient way of applying cosmetic substances, fragrances and health promoting minerals to the skin. Indeed, the range of cosmetotextile products available is broad, and it includes products designed to slim the silhouette, moisturise the skin, reduce the appearance of cellulite, and promote a sense of well-being through the use of fragrances.
As a result, cosmetotextiles are used in the manufacture of a variety of products, including hosiery, casual apparel, sportswear and home textile products such as bedding and curtains. Looking to the future, there is much potential for innovative cosmetotextiles--not least because consumers have become increasingly focused on wellness as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Indeed, consumers consider skin care and body care to be indispensable aspects of overall wellness and so cosmetotextile garments could have a significant role to play in achieving this. There is also much scope for environmentally sustainable cosmetotextiles based on natural formulations. This report provides a wealth of information on the market for cosmetotextiles and cosmetotextile products and their functions and benefits.
Other topics explored in the report include: the development of cosmetotextiles and cosmetotextile products; active substances used in cosmetotextiles; methods for imparting cosmetic properties to textiles; garments with cosmetic functionality; safety, efficacy and durability; regulations and standards; and suppliers. Also, the report examines a variety of innovations, and it provides an outlook for the future.
Table of Contents
1. SUMMARY
2. INTRODUCTION
3. DEVELOPMENT OF COSMETOTEXTILES AND COSMETOTEXTILE PRODUCTS
4. FUNCTIONS AND BENEFITS OF COSMETOTEXTILE PRODUCTS
- Functions of cosmetotextile products
- Benefits of cosmetotextile products
5. ACTIVE SUBSTANCES USED IN COSMETOTEXTILES
- Types of active substances used in the manufacture of cosmetotextiles
- Plant-based active substances
- Animal-based active substances
- Organic compounds
- Inorganic compounds
- Determining the amounts of active substances to be incorporated into cosmetotextiles
- Safety of active substances used in the manufacture of cosmetotextiles
6. METHODS FOR IMPARTING COSMETIC PROPERTIES TO TEXTILES
- Use of microcapsules
- Development of microencapsulation technology
- Advantages of using microcapsules
- Structure of microcapsules and materials used in their manufacture
- Mechanisms for releasing active substances in microcapsules
- Use of cyclodextrins
- Other methods of imparting cosmetic properties to textiles
7. COSMETOTEXTILE GARMENTS
- Types of cosmetotextile garments
- Factors affecting the cosmetic functionality of cosmetotextile garments
- Efficacy of the cosmetic substances used
- Types of fibres and fabrics used in the manufacture of cosmetotextile garments
- Construction and design of cosmetotextile garments
- Categories of cosmetic functionality
- Garments with slimming properties
- Garments with skin care properties
- Garments with energising properties
- Garments with cooling properties
- Garments infused with fragrances
- Garments which provide pain relief
- Garments with insect repellent properties
- Garments with anti-odour properties
- Garments which provide ultraviolet protection
8. SAFETY, EFFICACY AND DURABILITY OF COSMETOTEXTILES AND COSMETOTEXTILE PRODUCTS
- Safety
- Testing and substantiation of cosmetic efficacy
- Wash durability of cosmetotextile products
9. REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS
- Regulations
- Standards
- ISO 22716:2007
- International Nomenclature of Cosmetic Ingredients (INCI)
- PD CEN/TR 15917:2009
10. MARKET FOR COSMETOTEXTILES
- Beauty and personal care
- Wellness
- Anti-ageing
- Weight management
11. SUPPLIERS OF COSMETOTEXTILE PRODUCTS
- Opportunities and challenges facing suppliers of cosmetotextile garments
12. INNOVATIONS IN COSMETOTEXTILE PRODUCTS
- Innovations in fibres, yarns and finishes for cosmetotextiles
- Camangi Corporation: Umorfil Beauty Fiber
- Devan Chemicals: eSCENTial, R-Vital and SceNTL
- Hologenix: Celliant
- Nilit: Nilit Innergy
- Nurel: Novarel
- Smartfiber: SeaCell and smartcel sensitive
- Innovations in apparel, accessories and household products incorporating cosmetotextiles
- Calze GT: Yaluronica
- Lytess: apparel for slimming and wellness
- Marie & Marie: organic clothing
- Skineez: Skincarewear
- Skin’Up: apparel for slimming and well-being
13. OUTLOOK
APPENDIX: CLAIMED HEALTH BENEFITS OF PLANTS AND PLANT DERIVATIVES
List of Tables
Table 1: Active substances used in cosmetotextiles
Table 2: Examples of test methods for cosmetotextiles
Table 3: Key suppliers of cosmetotextile products
Table 4: Claimed health benefits of plants and plant derivatives
List of Figures
Figure 1: Microcapsules in textile fibres
Figure 2: Microcapsules in the textile fibres of a finished garment
Figure 3: High-waist leggings with slimming properties
Figure 4: Anti-cellulite leggings for overnight wear
Figure 5: Bodysuit with slimming properties
Figure 6: Training tights with cooling properties
Figure 7: Wash durability of a cosmetotextile
Figure 8: Retail sales in the global beauty and personal care market, 2005-19
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Executive Summary
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused consumers to focus increasingly on beauty and wellness and this is set to benefit the market for cosmetotextile products, according to a 49-page report in Issue 70 of Performance Apparel Markets from the global business information company Textiles Intelligence.
Widespread changes in daily routines brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic and government measures imposed to stem its spread - such as the wearing of face masks, social distancing and working from home - have led to an increased focus on beauty and wellness, especially among younger consumers.
Consumers consider skin care and body care to be indispensable aspects of their overall well-being, and cosmetotextile products could have a significant role to play in achieving this.
Cosmetotextile products provide a convenient method of applying cosmetic substances, fragrances and health promoting minerals to the skin. Consequently, cosmetotextiles are used in a vast range of products, including athleisure apparel, casual apparel, hosiery, and sportswear.
The range of cosmetotextile products available is broad and includes products designed to slim the silhouette, moisturise the skin, reduce the appearance of cellulite, and promote a sense of well-being through the use of fragrances.
However, a number of factors prevent cosmetotextile products from enjoying the same success in generating sales as other product categories in the health, beauty and wellness market. Many consumers are confused as to where to purchase cosmetotextile products while others are unaware that the products even exist as consumer awareness is raised by word of mouth and endorsements rather than by targeted advertising.
Reflecting this, very few of the brands which have experimented in the development of cosmetotextile products in recent years have enjoyed meaningful revenues from such products and have therefore not committed to investing further in product development or sales and marketing.
As a result, the number of companies that are active in the field remains small and sales of clothing with cosmetic functionality remain modest. Still, there are good reasons for optimism about the future for cosmetotextile companies.
Arguably, the companies which have enjoyed the greatest commercial success in the field of cosmetotextile products are those which focus solely on this area and have established dedicated production and research and development (R&D) facilities, such as the France-based companies Lytess and Skin’Up.
Innovation is key, and much investigation is being conducted into the development of active substances and high performance microcapsules derived from natural formulations rather than synthetic formulations. The use of natural formulations is gaining in importance as consumers are becoming increasingly aware of environmental sustainability, and are actively seeking plant-based products.
Companies Mentioned
- Calze GT
- Camangi Corporation
- Devan Chemicals
- Hologenix
- Lytess
- Marie & Marie
- Nilit
- Nurel
- Skineez
- Skin’Up
- Smartfiber
