Market Research on Sustainable Lightweight Textiles for Function and Fashion
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Product management Market research Competitive analysis Environmental sustainability Scientific researchSkills
value propositions industrial design secondary research technical textile sustainable materials textiles innovation new product development researchZephlinear Ltd is developing ultra-light, sustainable textiles with technical and aesthetic versatility. This project will help assess market demand across fashion and functional applications (e.g., activewear, technical garments, or soft accessories). Students will research market size, target demographics, competitor offerings, and trends that align with FOYSE-based innovation.
Identify key market trends in sustainable lightweight fabrics
Map out industry players and consumer demand in fashion and functional wear segments
Analyze consumer sentiment around non-traditional textile construction
Final Deliverables: Market research report with insights and a slide deck summarizing findings and opportunities
Scheduled check-ins to discuss progress, address challenges, and provide feedback.
Supported causes
The global challenges this project addresses, aligning with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Learn more about all 17 SDGs here.
About the company
Zephlinear Ltd is a pioneering textile innovation company and the inventor of FOYSE® Technology — Fibre on Yarn Surface Entanglement — the world’s first patented process to manufacture noninterlaced textiles, representing a fourth category of textile construction beyond woven, knitted, and nonwoven.
At the intersection of design, engineering, and sustainability, Zephlinear is transforming how we understand and use fabric. FOYSE® fabrics are lighter, more breathable, and resistant to fraying and delamination. They can be engineered from natural, recycled, or functional fibres without the need for mesh backers or water-intensive processes.
With applications spanning wearables, sportswear, automotive, interiors, and defence, Zephlinear enables high-performance textile solutions that meet the growing demand for sustainable, adaptable, and scalable materials.
Driven by research, protected by international patents, and recognised with awards including Best Paper at SPWID, Zephlinear continues to redefine the future of fabric — one fibre at a time.
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