Hyosung’s Fashion Design Center (FDC), an interactive fashion studio that spans the U.S., Europe, and Asia that surveys progressive brands and retailers to research consumer insights, released its forecasted FW 25/26 Textile Trend report. This document is designed to provide a vision of the key materials major apparel brands will be incorporating into their collections next year.
The global climate change and cost of living crisis is a key influence in FDC’s FW 25/26 Textile Trend report, supported by the “back to nature” movement where consumers are doing what they can to protect the earth by choosing apparel made with natural and bio-based textiles.
FDC specifically predicts the three following themes for apparel made with Hyosung’s CREORA and certified sustainable regen brands of spandex, performance nylon and polyester yarns:
- Minimal for Future: Consumers will be more mindful of choosing seasonless, genderless and ageless apparel that can be used for multiple purposes; thermal-regulating pieces for saving energy and apparel made with blends of natural fibers blended with bio-based synthetics, which are detailed in the theme’s three sub-trends: All-Round Basics, Thermal Resilience and Nature Power.
- Well-Being Theory: Soft surroundings and comfort-feeling that helps to enhance wellness is in the spotlight for the FW 25/26 season. Apparel with barely-there feel along with refined textures will be popular as reflected in the theme’s Body-Hugging Softness, Comfy Stretch, and Reimagined Ribs sub-trends.
- Conscious Preparation: Consumers continue to enjoy time in nature for all the lovely benefits it provides. Thus, they need earth-friendly, multi-functional apparel that can withstand whatever shifting weather conditions Mother Nature decides to bring on. Sub-trends within this theme include The Sweat Life, Mindful Explorer and Lightweight Adventure.
More detailed information on FDC’s FW 25/26 Textile Trends will be presented in a weekly Trend Byte series featured on the Hyosung Performance Textiles Creativity Inspired blog beginning February 22, 2024.