TEXTILE TRENDS
Classically Striped
Stripes are one of the most classic textile patterns around. Whether bold, wide or skinny, stripes are available in an extensive variety of fabrics.
Animal Style
Sensitivity to the use of real fur has led to the popularity of faux furs and skins in fashion. Textile manufacturers have created natural looks as well as adding bright colors, bringing faux furs to all aspects of fashion. Animal images are popular too.
Impressions
Cultures across the world have been printing on textiles for centuries. The development of computerized digital printing has eased the process and allowed for more-personalized products. Fashion designers utilize printed textiles in all aspects of fashion.
Check It Out
A classic fabric staple, checked textiles are used in everything from uniforms and day-to-day wear to high-fashion designs. With origins in 17th-century Europe, its modern uses are limitless.
Ebon Hued
Originally made popular by 14th-century European royalty, clergy and government officials, black fabrics became widely used in 20th-century high fashion. The dramatic use of black, contrasting with white and colors, creates bold statements in modern fashion design.
In the Pink
Once the reserve of femininity and girls, the popularity of pink fabrics these days can be found in every aspect of fashion design, including men’s. The color invokes passion and cheerfulness.
NEWS
Lenzing and Hyosung to Launch Sustainable Collection at ISPO Munich
Austrian textile firm Lenzing and South Korea’s Hyosung fabrics are partnering on a new collection that brings greater comfort through more options in activewear and intimate apparel manufactured through a process that reduces the impact on the environment.
Swim/Cover-up Textile Trends
Textile Trends
‘The Godfather’ Builds a House of Gold to Make Sustainable Denim Affordable
Adriano Goldschmied—known for his luxury denim at brands such as Diesel, Citizens of Humanity and AG Jeans—has been quietly building a new Los Angeles venture over the last five years.
Findings & Trimmings
Findings & Trimmings
Textile Trends
Textile Trends
Creating Thread DNA to Ensure Apparel Authenticity
To decrease the threat of counterfeit products in different industries, Applied DNA Sciences has introduced a biochemistry-based innovation in apparel authentication.
Hyosung to Bring High-Performance and Sustainable Technologies to Munich Fabric Start
During the Munich Fabric Start fair, which will be held Sept. 4-6, creora brand manufacturer Hyosung will launch its new line—creora Fit2.
Keeping Up With Sustainability Demand
Building sustainability aspects into products and figuring out ways to serve the particular mindset of millennials are among the challenges facing fiber manufacturers.
Textile Trends
Textile Trends
Cotton Inc.'s New Anti-Wrinkle Technology
To meet consumer demand for apparel that fits within a modern lifestyle, Cotton Incorporated recently introduced its patent-pending Purepress resin finish.
Textile Trends
Textile Trends
Polartec Introduces Upgrade to Its Insulation
Polartec, the textile company known for its synthetic materials, recently introduced its new Polartec Power Fill.
Approaching Eco-friendly Denim With Artisan Cloth and Lenzing
During a recent “Innovation Celebration” event at Artisan Cloth’s downtown Los Angeles showroom, founder Brad Alden Mowry—who co-owns the company with his wife, Danielle—explained that he and his partners were interested not in sales but showcasing their sustainability options
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