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WOVEN TOGETHER The International Textile Alliance recently produced the spring Interwoven (formerly Showtime Market) show, which is dedicated to bringing together all segments of the textile industry.
And from the comprehensive presentations of fabric, leather and trim manufacturers, several fabric trends emerged and were showcased in the new collections launched by many companies at the show.
CHUNKY TEXTURES Consumers are experimenting with texture by pairing fabrics like flat weaves with boucles to bring more dimension into a space.
At Sunbrella, the company is constantly expanding its yarn bank to incorporate new and innovative textures that encourage this type of layering technique that truly makes a space feel dynamic. Sunbrella is seeing a surge in plush ribbed fabrics and corduroy-type textures, an idea that is emphasized with its Roving pattern.
Milliken Textiles has introduced the new re:Discover collection that features fabrics inspired by chunky textures. The collection includes a large selection of performance fabrics with a nonPFAS water-repellent finish in 23 patterns.
Sattler Outdura, a division of The Sattler Group, presented its new Virage collection that includes solution-dyed acrylic fabrics that are punctuated by four distinct fabric statements. Virage offers 176 jacquards, textured dobbies and strip selections.
Revolution Mills/STI has launched it largest collection of new products, including its heaviest boucle.
GLOBAL PATTERNS/NATURAL INFLUENCES Many fabric manufacturers are going beyond trends to seek inspiration from around the world that will complement a wide variety of design aesthetics. The desire for a connection with nature, the countryside and an influence of botanicals are also shaping fabric patterns, hues and textures.
Covington introduced a fresh combination of prints, wovens and embroideries, as well as a wide assortment of wovens, including sculptured chenillies and multicolored textures. One of its key patterns includes Bow Wow, a digital print that was inspired by the retro pop style of the 1980s Memphis design movement.
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Richloom’s Platinum collection took its inspiration from consumers’ desires to seek comfort in nature from the book The Secret Garden, which focuses on a garden in the English countryside.
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Ultrasuede introduced a new geometric pattern that is usually seen in cotton and wool fabrications. The small-scale twill pattern in Ultrasuede HP is created with a dye print using rotary screens. It is available in five colorways and the pattern is evocative of a classic zigzag textile weave used in the production of denim garments, suiting or the iconic wool overcoats produced in Scotland.
Sunbrella’s new interwoven collection features a fresh palette with fabrics in earth tones and sunbaked colors, which highlight modern graphic geos, artisanal and block printing-inspired techniques and updated interpretations of classic stripes.
