TEXTILE TRENDS
Indigo Inspiration
Denim—and denim-friendly fabrics—go sophisticated in deep shades of indigo and navy.
In the Purple
Shades of grape, violet and eggplant color sophisticated laces, floral prints and active knits.
Sweater Weather
It’s always sweater weather with loose-knit fabrics, bouclés, French terry and highly textural textiles.
Black & White
The classic pairing of black and white adds sophistication to prints and graphic punch to knits and stripes.
Natural Selection
Natural shades of beige and khaki—and soft versions of brighter hues—are warm neutral options for prints, patterns and knits.
NEWS
Yarns and Viscose Rayon Fibers Get Tangled in EU-U.S. Tariff Fight
A trade war over Europe limiting U.S. beef imports led the Obama administration last year to propose a set of retaliatory tariffs on mostly food-related goods coming from Europe.
Texollini’s Latest $2 Million Investment Includes New Knitting, Dyeing and Finishing Machines
There are five reasons for a textile mill to invest in new technology, according to Amit Bracha, president and chief operating officer with the Long Beach, Calif.–based vertical textile mill Texollini.
Hyosung Strikes Deal With Best Pacific Textiles
South Korea–based Hyosung, maker of Creora spandex, has partnered with knit mill Best Pacific Textiles to create a series of smart fabrics.
Unifi Expands Repreve Production to Vietnam, Distribution in Asia
Vietnam is the next stop for Repreve, according to Greensboro, N.C.–based Unifi Inc., which produces the fiber made from recycled materials including plastic bottles.
Lenzing Opens New Tencel Facility in the U.S.
Lenzing is expanding its U.S. operations for production of Tencel fibers in Mobile, Ala. The new facility will have a capacity of 90,000 tons of fiber and represents an investment of nearly $300 million.
Ralph Lauren Issues New Sourcing Policy for Wood-based Fabrics
The Ralph Lauren Corp. has a new sustainable sourcing policy for its use of wood-based fabrics such as viscose and rayon.
Waterwear Textile Trends
Textile Trends
PVH and Tommy Hilfiger Join UN’s Global Sustainability Initiative
In December, PVH Corp. and its Tommy Hilfiger brand signed on to the UN Global Compact, a massive initiative aimed at harnessing business’s role in global sustainability.
Forestry and Fashion: Apparel Brands, Retailers and Mills Looking to Combat Deforestation
The impact of deforestation might initially seem like a minor concern to apparel and textile businesses, but a recent report finds a link between revenue and deforestation for nearly 200 companies, including several high-profile companies in apparel, retail and textiles.
Most Read Stories of 2016
2016's Most Read Stories
2016 In Memoriam
2016 In Memoriam
Evrnu Regenerated Cotton: Sustainable the Second Time Around
Levi’s and Target are among the early adopters of Evrnu regenerated cotton fiber, which uses 95 percent less water than virgin cotton.
