Textiles Intelligence has launched a brand new service. Called Global Apparel Update, the service has been designed to address the needs of the global apparel industry, along with its suppliers and customers.

The apparel sector is extremely dynamic, and it is essential therefore for companies to keep themselves informed of new developments in the apparel business if they are to remain competitive.

Global Apparel Update, published by Textiles Intelligence, provides just such information. The first issue contains a round-up of product developments and innovations, including information about environmentally friendly apparel, functional apparel, interactive apparel, sports apparel, and support garments.

In addition, it includes carefully selected business news – including details of such issues as anti-counterfeiting, acquisitions, divestments, events, financial performance, international trade, mergers and strategic ventures.

Global Apparel Update is a free monthly supplement to the quarterly publication, Global Apparel Markets, which is published by Textiles Intelligence in association with the International Apparel Federation (IAF). Global Apparel Update provides decision makers with a regular and reliable source of information about developments in the global apparel sector.

Textiles Intelligence is a leading provider of business information on the global textile and apparel industry. As well as Global Apparel Update, it offers six subscription publications -- namely Global Apparel Markets, Performance Apparel Markets, Performance Apparel Update, Textile Outlook International, Technical Textile Markets and Technical Textiles Business Update.