Apparel Online India Magazine June 1st Issue 2018 | Page 31

DIRECTIONS BY
Grit and Glamour
S
ince the past few seasons, high tenacity yarns have had a
growing effect on the market owing to their toughness and
rigidity, but this season, the trend is shifting towards fabrics that
are softer and that possess enhanced flexibility.
The trend explores properties of strength and tenacity, where
only the toughest, resilient and most durable fibres come into
play. Key directions include anti-tear and anti-stress materials,
innovative body mapped versions of reinforced engineered
zones, high compression fabrics that embrace the wearer
anatomically, and engineered fabrics that lock on impact.
l Stretch
laminates for added protection to embedded high
tenacity yarns

l Breathable
l High
DWR finishes
power spandex/elastane for high compression
l Multi-functional
l Yarn
yarns and finishes for added performance
and finishes boasting of cooling technologies
TARGET MARKETS
l High impact sports
FIBRES, YARNS & FINISHES l Road cycling/mountain biking
l Aramid l Rock climbing
l Lifestyle – athleisure/street sports
l Skateboarding
hair l Travel
l Natural, l Outdoor equipment – tents, backpacks, sleeping bags
l High
yarns
tenacity yarns
l Graphite-inspired

strength – 200 times finer than human
manmade and synthetics fibres feature as
blending partners
l Classics,

including gabardine and twill, are updated in
lighter weight with high tenacity yarns
l Tough
membranes and coatings for shell-like protection
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