Market Research on Sustainable Lightweight Textiles for Function and Fashion

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Zephlinear Ltd
Nottingham, England, United Kingdom
Project
Academic experience
60 hours of work total
Learner
Anywhere
Intermediate level

Project scope

Categories
Product management Market research Competitive analysis Environmental sustainability Scientific research
Skills
value propositions industrial design secondary research technical textile sustainable materials textiles innovation new product development research
Details

Zephlinear 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.

Deliverables

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

Mentorship
Regular meetings

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.

Industry, innovation and infrastructure

About the company

Company
Nottingham, England, United Kingdom
2 - 10 employees
Advanced manufacturing, Airlines, aviation & aerospace, Apparel & fashion, Arts, Automotive
Representation
Minority-Owned Women-Owned Small Business Employee-Owned

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.