TRENDS

We’ve reached our third Restorative Journey Loungewear theme – Relaxed Chic – and our last FDC FW 26/27 Trend Byte! 

Relaxed Chic – Formal style, yet comfortable feel

The revitalization of remote work has gone beyond the bleisure trend and led to a #workation trend. This continuous work-leisure combination is driving consumers to seek comfortable yet formal style. Formal and comfortable styles available in resort wear and luxury are at the key of this theme. 

Our recommended yarns, fabrics, and applications for Relaxed Chic include:

Key Yarns

• regen™ BIO: USDA and SGS-certified spandex/elastane partly made with renewable resources. 
• regen™ Spandex: 100% recycled, RCS-certified spandex made from the reclaimed waste from our manufacturing process. 
• regen™ Ocean Nylon: GRS-certified, 100% recycled post-consumer nylon made from discarded fishing nets.
• CREORA® Color+: a special acid/reactive dyeable spandex/elastane, which has excellent elasticity with the added benefit of providing long-lasting richer colors in nylon and natural fiber blends. It reduces grin-through on textile products and makes fabric colors deeper and more vivid.

Suggested Fabrics

Fabrics with a refined surface and allow for comfortable movement are key features and include:

Scuba like double-knit/Ponte/Clean surface cotton jersey and interlock for T-shirts. 

Applications

Casual jackets/T-shirts/Active tops and bottoms/Lounge jackets, tops and bottoms

Please reach out to us for more information on our textile trends, performance yarns, and fabric suggestions and thank you for tuning in to our FW 26/27 Trend Byte series! We will be back with our FDC SS 27 Textile Trend Report and Trend Byte series this summer. Until then, take care!