TRENDS

We’ve reached FDC’s FW 27/28 final Office Ready Tech theme, Refined Basics – premium office pieces essentially made with wool

Refined Basics

There is a growing demand for high-quality and versatile innerwear that also can be worn under a jacket in the office. To pair effortlessly with tailored pieces, items need to be basic yet elevated. In particular, the materials are mainly wool or wool-blend synthetics, offering a refined appearance and sophistication. These can be enhanced with functional properties like quick-drying and moisture-wicking from nylon and polyester, as well as comfort stretch from bio-based spandex. Single jersey and pique are ideal for office-ready T-shirts and polo shirts that seamlessly match tailored everyday outfits.

Our recommended yarns, fabrics and applications for Refined Basic include:

Key Yarns

• regen™ BIO Spandex/Elastane: spandex partly made with renewable resources
• regen™ Spandex/Elastane: 100% recycled, RCS-certified spandex made from the reclaimed waste from our manufacturing process
• regen™ Aqua-X Nylon: 100% recycled nylon with cooling action
• regen™ Ocean Nylon: GRS-certified, 100% recycled post-consumer nylon made from discarded fishing nets
• CREORA® Eco-soft Spandex/Elastane: CREORA Eco-Soft spandex is a low-temperature setting stretch yarn that can be set at a temperature of about 10 to 15 degrees Celsius lower than regular spandex. This product helps to prevent fabric yellowing and heat damage at high temperatures, resulting in vivid white fabric

Suggested Fabrics

The essential and core fabrics made by combining premium fine denier wool with synthetic fibers can enhance its strengths and complement its weaknesses. These fabrics feature a refined and luxurious appearance with enhanced durability and functionality, making them ideal materials for office essential t-shirts.

Refined single jersey/ Pique with fine wool and bio-based spandex/ Wool and functional nylon blended jersey

Suggested Applications

Classic button-down polo shirts/ Neat all-day basic crew neck T-shirts.

Please contact us for more information on our textile trends, performance yarns, and fabric suggestions. We’ll begin FDC’s FW 27/28 Relaxed Outdoor sub-trend and its first theme, Soft Move-Wear, on Tuesday. Have a great weekend!