FabricLink's Technical Center

News-Releases Index | Concept III Textiles
04/01/2010
Concept III Fabric Update
Fabric Trends:
·  Broad range of color
·  Exceptional Scandinavian collections
·  The influence of skiwear
·  A focus on development/newness, not price

Market Trend #1:  A Nice Gain High Pile

A return to soft, deep textures

In contrast to ever-thinner and lighter layers, there is a new transition towards textures with volume: sherpas, berbers, and high piles in both synthetic and wool fibers. 

Market Trend #2:  British Millerain 'Driden'

Return to heritage

There is a new and growing re-embrace of traditional styling, fabrics and motifs. The environmentally manufactured synthetic wax textiles from 130 year-old British Millerain are a most current case in point. 

Polygiene® catches on:  Polygiene is bluesign approved

New odor control technology = added value

Having enjoyed widespread adoptions by a majority of leading European brands from Peak Performance to Norrona to Jack Wolfskin, Polygiene's cost-effective 'Stay Fresh' technology is now rapidly gaining converts in the US and Canada. 

New! Kingwhale expert laminates:  Kingwhale laminate #2869

Super-fine gauge, double faced knits

This new collection adds nearly endless possibilities for creating new comfort+performance products with great hand and eye appeal.