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INNOVATIVE YARN COLLECTIONS 2018
The biannual seasonal colour cards and textile trends emerge from a range of influences , encompassing consumer behaviour with respect to pivotal concerns surrounding the global economy , art and culture , music , films and television , social media , science and technology , etc . They form a basic guideline by which new developments and innovations of products are analysed , presented and highlighted for the approaching seasons .
In an overview , Spring / Summer 2018 is about exploration and evolution where comfort and performance is paramount , but with an added element and strong emphasis on style , vitality and technicity .
Expect to see softer and more sensually tactile products , enhanced with a distinctive range of lustre , accompanied with an essential aspect of comfort . The focus on function and utility casts its net to include UV protection , quick drying properties , moisture management and cooling technologies to compliment trans-seasonal performance . High tenacity continues to encourage a new generation of resilient fabrics and trims that feature a soft and sensual approach , while the natural and synthetic sectors continue with their course of hybridization .
FFT analyses the key trends to make a case for the upcoming Spring / Summer 2018 season and compiles them together under 5 key themes based on vital characteristics and performance .
colours
Bleached Sandy Browns
Dark Cocoa
Bright Spicy Orange
Antique Blush Pink
Shiny Salmon
Lime Yellow
Bronze Gold
Royal Blue
White Gold materials focus
Leather has fine grains , semi-gloss , with a light-reflecting coating , glitter and soft gold light .
Fabrics are bright and iridescent , in relation to both the coating treatments and special yarns .
Brocades and jacquards are experiencing the inclusion of ethnic fibres .
Hardware in shades of gold , bronze and copper is combined with Plexiglas details or other high-tech materials .
The new generation of tulle and mesh is renewed by decorations and embellishments or combinations with raffia , woven leather and other types of yarns , tapes , knotting and embroidery .
Multi-coloured PVC with glitter sequins – embroidery and appliques on leather , PVC and on cork-effect materials .
Linen is light and almost transparent where new blends associated with recycled fibres bring modernity to a spring classic yarn .
Cotton is being preferred with a sustainable undertone . Hollow structures and blends with elastic fibres are popular .
Merino is blended with viscose , nylon , modal , Tencel and other recycled fibres .
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