TRENDS

Today we begin sharing FDC’s FW 27/28 Office Ready Tech sub-trend. Its first of four themes is called Technical Uniform– Elevated tech wear for practical city life.

Technical Uniform

With the return to office culture and the rise of the ‘Corp core’ fashion trend, there is a growing demand for elevated uniform-inspired styles. In this theme, the balance of city sleek mood with outdoor ready functionality are the key points. Clean silhouettes and minimal detailing updated with technical fabrics enhance both performance and style. Key fabric innovations include water-repellency, lightweight, and moisture wicking properties, all while maintaining a sophisticated and refined aesthetic. These versatile pieces seamlessly transition across city life and outdoor activities.

Our recommended yarns, fabrics and applications for Technical Uniform include:

Key Yarns

• regen™ Askin Polyester: 100% recycled polyester with cooling action
• regen™ Aerolight Polyester: a lightweight 100% recycled polyester providing outstanding moisture management function and refreshing feel
• regen™ Ocean Nylon: GRS-certified, 100% recycled post-consumer nylon made from discarded fishing nets
• 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
• CREORA® Conadu Polyester: polyesterfiber thatdelivers the soft, natural touch of cotton with added stretch, wrinkle resistance, and moisture-management performance for all-day comfort

Suggested Fabrics

In this theme, there are a variety of constructions—from woven to tricot and mesh—characterized by a minimal and clean surface ideal for tech wear that can be worn in the city and the outdoors. These materials have been updated with added stretch for enhanced comfort movement. These technical and functional features protect against and adapt to changing outdoor conditions.

Two or three-layer woven with clean, sleek surface/ Two-way stretch twill, textured woven/ Woven-like mesh jersey with mechanical stretch

Suggested Applications

Technical daily wear/ Utility jackets & pants with minimal design/ Softshell blazers

Please contact us for more information on our textile trends, performance yarns, and fabric suggestions. We’ll cover FDC’s FW 27/28 Office Ready Tech theme two, Urban Naturals, on Thursday.