Innovation and new product development in textiles
S. Frumkin, S. Bradley and M. Weiss, Philadelphia University, USA
Abstract:
This chapter reviews the nature of innovation, particularly the concept of ‘disruptive innovation’ and the forces driving market change. It then discusses ways companies can innovate, before specifically considering the nature of innovation in the textile industry. The chapter concludes with a series of case studies of how both larger and smaller textile companies have successfully developed innovative products.
Key words
innovation
competition
corporate strategy
competitive advantage
globalization
textile innovation
1.1 Introduction: incremental change versus disruptive innovation
The concept of innovation ...
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