Textile Trends
Textile Trends
As of Thursday, May 2, 2019
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Fabulously Floral
Just as spring brings new life and joy, floral fabrics bring expressions of nature’s wonder. Once thought as showing the feminine side of nature and a symbol of European status, fashion designers now use florals for men and women.
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Bandanna
Designers are taking a fresh look at bandanna patterns, that classic blend of Americana and traditional paisley patterns. Look for new colors and new fabrications as well as traditional versions on woven cotton and chambray.
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Animal Magnetism
In classic colorways or rainbow shades, animal prints are a perennial favorite for novelty knits, wovens and velvets.
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Indigo Blues
Textile designers have the blues, coloring novelty knits, crochet laces—and, of course, denim—in deep indigo and navy shades.
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Goldenrod
Saturated, sunny yellow shades turn up in exuberant novelty prints, sophisticated knits and ultra-soft solids.
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Neo Geo
Abstract geometrics take on the look of modern art with updated colors and oversize scale.
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Embroidery
Embroidery turns up on everything from lace and novelty knits to wovens and printed chambray patterns.
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Shred It
Shredded, destroyed, burnout—and patterns that mimic the look—give textiles an organic, textured quality.
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Confetti
Rainbow slubs, multi-colored beading and novelty prints add a dash of color to lace, chambray and knits.
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Highland Roots
Worn by the Scottish Highlanders for centuries, plaid has now become an everyday textile for all occasions. Textile designers use wool, polyester, cotton, linen and flannel to express tradition for everyday use.
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Hues of Blues
Varieties of blue differ in hue. Textile designers use tints and shades of blue—such as indigo, ocean, sky and navy—to make blue a universal favorite.
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Lace It Up
Detailed floral patterns and lofty brushed styles give lace fabrics added dimension and depth.
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Jammies and More...
Pajama designs and other leisure styles offer textile designers lots of room to create for an array of prints.
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Wild About Nature
Animal prints come in silk, rayon, poly blends and lace, perfect for the “wild side” collection.
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Stripes Are the Standard
Textile designers have long used stripes for military uniforms, business attire or just for fun.
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Winged Beauty
Textile designers use a variety of images to show winged nature at its finest.
TEXTILE TRENDS DIRECTORY
A Plus Fabrics Inc., (213) 746-1100, www.aplusfabricsusa.com
Asher Fabric Concepts, (323) 268-1218, www.asherconcepts.com
Cinergy Textiles Inc., (213) 748-4400, www.cinergytextiles.com
Confetti Fabrics, (323) 376-0625, www.jminternationalgroup.com
D&A Textiles Inc., (310) 503-6927, michael@dntextiles.com
DNA Textile Group, (706) 569-0404, www.dnatextilegroup.com
Eclat Textile Co. Ltd., (213) 624-2633, www.eclatusa.com
Eusebio SpA, DC Studio, (213) 488-3365, www.dcstudio.com
Fabric Selection Inc., (213) 747-6297, www.fabricselection.com
Kalimo Textil, (213) 628-3953, www.kalimo.com.br
La Lame, (212) 921-9770, www.lalame.com
Malhia Kent, (323) 376-0625, www.jminternationalgroup.com
Mectex, DC Studio, (213) 488-3365, www.dcstudio.com
NK Textile/Nipkow & Kobelt Inc., (949) 680-4743, www.nipkowkobelt.com
Pine Crest Fabrics, (800) 877-6487, www.pinecrestfabrics.com
Robert Kaufman Fabrics, (800) 877-2066, www.robertkaufman.com
Silver Vision Textiles, (310) 327-7747, info@svtextiles.net
Solid Stone Fabrics, (276) 634-0115, www.solidstonefabrics.com
Solstiss, (213) 688-9797, www.solstiss.com
Spirit Lace Enterprise, (213) 689-1999, www.spiritlace.com
Sprintex, DC Studio, (213) 488-3365, www.dcstudio.com
Texollini, (310) 537-3400, www.texollini.com
TLD Textiles de la Dunière, +33 (0)4 71 05 88 50, www.textilesdeladuniere.com
Tricots Liesse Inc., (212) 279-6868, www.tricots-liesse.com
Vaaritex, (213) 891-0772, www.vaaritex.com
Varun Textiles Inc., (213) 891-0772, www.varuntextiles.com