"The Interior Decoration Markets for Homes of the Elderly"
The 405 page study points out that there will be a need of 3000 to 4000 new homes for the elderly in Germany. And they all need to be decorated. ECA developed models for 12 product categories like bedding, mattrasses, decoration fabric, floor covering, upholstery fabrics etc, and estimates the market potential in € and in physical quantities. The English version costs 1.850 €.
Contact eca@expoandconsulting.com or call ECA Duesseldorf: ++49 211 6549453.

"Textile Leasing in Germany - Market Structures and Developments"
published April 2007 by SN-Verlag Michael Steinert, Hamburg. The ECA study describes and analyses the industrial laundry textile services, their suppliers and customers in Germany.

The 300 page study provides hints and basic considerations for commercial decisions of industrial laundries, their suppliers and customers. Undoubtfully the importance of textile services will increase, because the textile lease model proves to be very competitive compared with in house washing and cleaning.
Study costs 1280 €.
Contact: eca@expoandconsulting.com
or call ECA, Duesseldorf office: ++49 211 6549453

"Structural Changes in Workwear - Chances and Challenges for the Textile Service Business"
ECA Study for the European Textile Service Associations ETSA, FTN, intex, TSA, VTS and DTSA.
The study analyses the different categories of workwear and distribution channels. Particular emphasis was given to the development of the requirements of buyers and specifyers and to the development of demand in industries. 
Focus is on the implications for Textile Service companies
The study develops also for the first time a market model to analyze the future market demand of workwear in Textile Services. Market outlook is very positive on the demand side, however competition is very intense and needs dynamic management.  
A nutshell of the study was presented at the 1. ETSA Workwear Group session.
The presentation can be downloaded below (pdf).

"Textile Service: Chances and Challenges"
ECA Study for the Textile Service Associations FTN, intex, TSA, and VTS.
The study analyses the business model of Textile Service companies, and describes the driving forces in market and competition. It maps out varies strategic options, and analyses by business function the chances and challenges for the years to come.

A nutshell of the study was presented at Texcare 2008, and can be downloaded below.

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ECA has completed several private studies about the textile contract and institutional markets for distinct clients. Some general insights and market descriptions had been presented by Dr. Geert Boettger at the conference of Home Fashion India Week 06.

The presentation "Structures of Contract Business in Western Countries: where are the opportunities for Indian Home Textile Companies" can be downloaded here: