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New products are brought into existence when someone is able to solve a problem specific to that industry. The sewn products industry offers innovative textiles and fabrications that play a large role in the creation of apparel and in some cases an entire brand. Take for example “wicking or cooling” technologies that are integrated into the yarns of knits and woven fabrics to keep you cool and dry. Or an “anti-microbial” feature that inhibits unhealthy compounds from forming within a fabric. Although we may associate sewn products with the Fashion or Apparel Industry, let’s not forget that there are hundreds of related industries that produce sewn products.
Take for example the medical industry where thousands of sewn products are in great demand to serve the needs of hospitals, patients, doctors, nurses and consumers; from facemasks, protective garments, uniforms, gowns, bedding, towels and compression items to name a few. Almost every body part has a related sewn product to solve a problem; broken arms need slings, shoulder replacements may need cooling pads, strained necks may need a neck brace, legs may need compression tights, and severe injuries require harnesses and lifts. If helping people at this level is your personal mission, this could be a natural path for you to create an innovative sewn product.
An often overlooked area to help mans best friend are our pets. The pet industry has grown significantly and is expected to grow by 50% over the next 10 years. Everything from harnesses, leashes, all weather coats, protective gear, thunder coats, pet beds, pet toys and carriers are all experiencing a surge in sales. Out pets are like family and sewn products that help keep them warm, happy and healthy are a sure hit.
Think about all the industries and related sewn products that we need or use every day in our homes and businesses, while we travel or stay in hotels, in our schools and communities, during a vacation or an outdoor activity; we drive cars and ride bicycles, some of us ski and swim, some walk, hike and run daily and some love to exercise. All of these activities have sewn products. We need bags and luggage when we travel, we use auto and cycling accessories for comfort and convenience, we decorate our homes with pillows and bedding, we comfort babies with blankets and soft toys, we use back packs and packable jackets when we hike or walk hands-free, we need products to keep us warm while we ski and dry after we swim. The ideas will begin to flow as we open our minds to the vast array of opportunities where a sewn product would be beneficial. Where you see a problem, you may have the perfect solution. How will it help mankind? Can I make it better or add something to it to make it unique? Write it down, capture your idea in photos or start a notebook of rough sketches. This is the first step in product creation.