TEXTILES
Fiber, Yarn and Fabric: Identifying Underrated Textile Resources
By Dorothy Crouch, contributing writer | September 21, 2023
California Apparel News asked experts in fiber, yarn and fabric: What region of the world should be afforded more attention for its contributions to fiber, yarn or fabric, and why do you feel the experts and artists in this particular area deserve a brighter spotlight?
TEXTILE TRENDS
In Rust We Trust
The reddish-orange shades of rust join apricot as the bright and blazing colors ahead, capable of expressing drama and vibrancy. This color family also lends itself to different fabric textures, sometimes becoming more earthy as a result of the dash of brown added and showing the close link between color and texture in a garment’s overall effect.
NEWS
Functional Fabric Fair Concludes Most Successful Fall Edition
Functional Fabric Fair, powered by Performance Days, the premier trade-exclusive sourcing event in the U.S. successfully concluded its fall edition Nov. 1–2 at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland.
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Renewcell Launches Circulose Supplier Network
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Textile Offerings Run the Gamut From Classical to Digitalized, Earthy to Romantic
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What Will the Future Fashions Be?
It’s the eternal question, and seeking the answer involves not gazing into a crystal ball but one made of fabric.
Los Angeles Fabric Show to Debut With a Diverse Roster of Exhibitors, Buyers
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Colocated Shows Highlight Advancements and Trends in Textile Design and Manufacturing
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Artistic Milliners Partners With Levi’s to Bring More Organic Cotton to the Supply Chain
Levi Strauss & Co. recently announced a new partnership with Artistic Milliners, founded in 1949 and one of the world’s leading producers of denim.
The Color, Pattern and Texture of Things to Come
Before any garment is given shape—long or short, baggy or slim—it begins as a piece of fabric with color, pattern and texture.
The Color, Pattern and Texture of Fabrics to Come
Inside, you’ll find a fount of textile inspiration to draw on, an eclectic mix of color and pattern capable of expressing every mood and moment for the complex age we live in.
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