TRENDS

We are moving on to our second Winter Essentials theme, which is called Grid Adventure –functional activewear pieces with unique grid textured surface.

Grid Adventure

Grid textured fabrics, which have long been favored in fashion apparel for their subtle pattern and visual interest, are now increasingly being adopted in the activewear and outdoor wear markets. This transition reflects a growing demand for materials that combine aesthetic appeal with high-performance functionality. This season, grid structured waffle and jacquard fabrics, both knit and woven, further contribute to better insulation and moisture control making them an ideal choice for high-performance applications in cold or variable weather conditions.

Our recommended yarns, fabrics and applications for Grid Adventure include:

Key Yarns

• CREORA® Conadu Polyester: polyesterfiber that delivers the soft, natural touch of cotton with added stretch, wrinkle resistance, and moisture-management performance for all-day comfort
• regen™ Aerolight Polyester: a lightweight 100% recycled polyester providing outstanding moisture management function and refreshing feel
• regen™ Aeroheat Polyester: a heat-generating polyester that absorbs light from sources such as sunlight and fluorescent lamps, releasing heat
• regen™ Askin Polyester: 100% recycled polyester with cooling action
• regen™ Aqua-x Nylon: 100% recycled nylon with cooling action
• regen™ BIO Spandex/Elastane: spandex partly made with renewable resources
• regen™ Spandex: 100% recycled, RCS-certified spandex made from the reclaimed waste from our manufacturing process
• CREORA® Color+ Spandex/Elastane: 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

Traditionally, grid textured fabrics have been associated with casual and ready-to-wear garments valued for their structured look and subtle surface pattern. However, with the growing demand for high-performance apparel, these fabrics are now being engineered for active and outdoor wear, combining aesthetic appeal with advanced functionality. This season, we will introduce grid textured fabrics with functional yarns making them an ideal choice for high-performance applications in cold or variable weather conditions.

Breathable grid structured waffle fabric / Ripstop patterned tricot fabric / Jacquard quilted waffle / Unique textured double weave woven fabric

Suggested Applications

Softshell hoodie / Grid fleece middle layer / Half-zip pullover / Crewneck sweatshirt

Please contact us for more information on our textile trends, performance yarns, and fabric suggestions. We will move on to our third Winter Essentials theme, Wooly Performance next week.