FW18 Textile Trend Forecast

F/W 18 MATERIAL INNOVATIVE TREND

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LIGHT PADDING Soft puffy look fabric adds interest to sport and casual outfit. Ultra-Sonic or Heat-bonded with raised surface serve as good padding method. Polyesters fill quilted in geometric, stripe or camouflage patterns. Popular trend which combines interesting surface and enhanced performance.

PADDED PROTECTION

Dimensional quilted and embossed-like structures reinforce a sense of protection and thermoregulation for outdoor and casual fabrics.

FR1195 98%POLYESTER 2%SPANDEX 277 GSM 55”-57”

SK02425 85%COTTON 10%NYLON 2%SPANDEX 345 GSM 60”

FH1472 94%POLYESTER 6%SPANDEX FANCY KNIT 284 GSM 55”-57”

SK02949 63%COTTON 35%POLYESTER 2%SPANDEX OTTOMAN 320 GSM 62” K07446 K07269W 100%POLYESTER 100%POLYESTER 340 GSM 50”-52” DOUBLE KNIT 214 GSM 59”-61” K06790 93%POLYESTER 7%SPANDEX 269 GSM 57”-59”

K07711 87%POLYESTER 13%SPANDEX 307 GSM 58”-60”

STRATA MARLS The strata with earthy marbled effect inspires rich colours and a new direction for fabric outlook. Combining with good stretch and recovery, soft hand, and natural marl effect, Strata Marls fabric provides good performance in harmonious look.

INTERRUPTED MARLS

The earth’s strata inspires marbled-effect jerseys and knits with rich colour striations. Space-dyed fabric, ottoman jacquard and rib can also be applied with this effect to achieve a fancier look.

K07742 94%POLYESTER 6%SPANDEX ACTIVE TOP 130 GSM 59”-61”

K07722 48%NYLON 48%POLYESTER 4%SPANDEX ACTIVE TOP 122 GSM 58”-60” SPACE DYE

N03877MC5 77%RECYCLE NYLON 13%POLYESTER 10%SPANDEX 210 GSM 56”-57” C6 WR

SK02295 100%POLYESTER JARQUARD FLEECE 275 GSM 61” K07673W 96%POLYESTER 4%SPANDEX 222 GSM 59”-61”

K07595FSPLB 91%POLYESTER 9%SPANDEX FACE SIDE PEACH BACK BRUSH 228 GSM 59”-61”

P04518MQ 100%POLYESTER 111 GSM 58”-59” C6 WR K07676W 82%POLYESTER 18%SPANDEX 249 GSM 59”-61”

SUEDED VELOUR Velour finish creates soft, sueded surfaces for fleece, and offers a tactile finish feel.

Shorter pile ensures smooth, classic look and also secures heat to keep you warm all the time.

SMOOTH VELVET

The appeal of plush material continues, with luxuriant velvet surface creating a sense of comfort. Fleece with suede finish also provides better thermo-regulation to sustain your own body heat.

K07458W 93%POLYESTER 7%SPANDEX 271 GSM 51”-53”

SK03431 100%POLYESTER JACQUARD 210 GSM 60”

K05301W8F6 100%POLYESTER 239 GSM 51”-53”

K07458W 87%POLYESTER 13%SPANDEX AIR PERMEABILITY = 34 CFM 182 GSM 58”-60” K07109WLG 88%POLYESTER 12%SPANDEX ACTIVE TOP 186 GSM 57”-59” K07377W 91%POLYESTER 9%TENCEL 228 GSM 63”-65”

SK02326 100%POLYESTER 310 GSM 60” K04287M2F6 100%POLYESTER DWR(80/10) 256 GSM 52”-54”

SILKY SLOUNGE Inspired by super nice touch loungewear blends with premium fibers like, silk, Cashmere. From tactile finish to normal poly/nylon blends, fabrics are becoming softer, drapier and more comfortable.

Good for global trotter or post-work out.

SILKY TOUCH A more casual and lifestyle approach to sports sees a return of silky aspect for shirting and tops. Prevent from sticking to your body when you sweat, synthetic fiber with special knits and weaves can increase your comfort and wick faster at the same time

K07138W 80%POLYESTER 20%TENCEL 145 GSM 59”-61”

SK03145 40%POLYESTER 20%TENCEL 30%WOOL FRENCH RIB 275 GSM 60”

SK01892 86%POLYESTER 9%TENCEL 5%SPANDEX SPACER 320 GSM 60”

SK02304 84%POLYESTER 11%CASHMERE 5%SPANDEX DRI-RELEASE 175 GSM 64”

K07677W 54%COTTON 46%POLYESTER 222 GSM 61”-63”

SK03380 76%POLYESTER 10%TENCEL 14%SPANDEX DRI-RELEASE 170 GSM 62”

P05083W 100%POLYESTER X-STRETCH 108 GSM 53”-55” K07577WLB 95%POLYESTER 5%SPANDEX 208 GSM 59”-61”