Seven Fabric Trends for 2019
The latest trends to keep up with as we continue the new year.
1. Upcycling and Recycling
2. Organic Fabrics
Reduction of harmful chemicals has become a major goal of many in the fashion industry. Organic clothing is made without the use of pesticides, carcinogens, and other harmful chemicals that may impact the environment. These fabrics help detoxify the Earth and help protect its occupants from the health hazards that come with the use of harmful chemicals.
3. Deadstock Fabrics
Use of deadstock fabrics allows for maximum originality because the pieces made from deadstock fabrics are either original or in very limited supply. This is because deadstock fabrics are materials that are no longer being used (they are unsold, damaged or otherwise deemed unusable) and thus exist only in limited supplies. Bode is famous for using deadstock fabrics in their collections turning hundred year old quilts into jackets, and making use of even more unconventional, vintage, and discarded fabrics such as grain sacks, table clothes, and mattress covers.
4. Fashion Technology
Allowing for smarter sales and more personalized sale experiences, AI has helped the fashion industry by predicting future fabric demands and ultimately reducing the amount of waste between what is produced and what is sold. Technology has also become wearable. Loomia infuses their clothing with heat generating panels while FitBit has teamed up with Tory Burch to create stylish smartwatch jewelry. Need more? Amazon's Echo Look and Coded Couture by Ivyrevel are just two of the latest apps capable of giving users expert fashion advice!
5. Fabrics Made Out of Food Waste
6. Vegan Fabrics
Vegan fabric alternatives are eco-conscious, cruelty free and budget friendly but those aren't the only positives. Vegan suede is water damage resistant, vegan leather demands lower maintenance, and vegan silk remains static-free, temperature adaptable, and low maintenance. Our very own Faux Fur and Brushed Fabrics and Velour Suedes collections contain some of the best vegan fabrics sure to inspire and transform your next collection.
7. Jacquard
Created on electric looms, Jacquard is a luxury fabric that can be traced back to the Byzantine years. With intricate woven patterns and high contrast colors, jacquard fabrics allow their wearer to stand out. Elegant and luxurious, this textured fabric has been making a comeback into modern fashion especially in regards to dresses.
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