As a special platform for functional sportswear and workwear fabrics, the Munich PERFORMANCE DAYS Functional Fabric Exhibition focuses on the environmentally sustainable development of functional fabrics, using environmentally friendly materials, and fashioning professional functional fabrics is a major highlight of this season. The POP fabric trend team will provide the latest exhibition fabric analysis report in both woven and knitted directions based on the exhibition situation. This report focuses on functional woven fabrics, and analyzes six trend points from three aspects: material sustainability, fashionable surface texture, and outdoor sports functions, including textile waste recycling, new green yarns, performance wool worsted, glossy taffeta, thermal upgrading, and high-performance protection, providing new ideas for clothing and fabric development.

As a special platform for functional sportswear and workwear fabrics, the Munich PERFORMANCE DAYS Functional Fabric Exhibition focuses on the environmentally friendly and sustainable development of functional fabrics. The POP fabric trend team will provide the latest exhibition fabric analysis report in both woven and knitted directions based on the 25/26 autumn and winter exhibition situation. This report focuses on functional knitted fabrics and provides a detailed analysis of six trend points, including recycled cellulose, waste recycling, low-carbon footprint, biodegradation, warm fleece, and breathable and quick drying, from three aspects of fabric material, environmental protection, and functionality. The analysis focuses on appearance, performance, material, and applicable clothing categories, providing new ideas for clothing and fabric development.

Throughout the 2024 spring and summer women's fashion show, cotton and linen fabrics are still a high proportion of materials, while basic poplin and twill gabardine are showing a trend of multi style application. Urban minimalism and work street fashion are important styles, and the proportion of suits and skirts in the ready-made clothing category has significantly increased compared to the previous season. Overall, attention is paid to the comfort and relaxation brought by natural materials when wearing. High density poplin is mainly made of high count combed pure cotton, showcasing a lightweight and crisp texture, accounting for 33%. It extends from traditional shirt items to various types of ready-made clothing applications, such as suits, pants, and lightweight outerwear; Smooth cotton textiles mainly consist of twill gabardine, accounting for 31% of the total, which mainly appears in heavy and straight jackets and fashionable workwear sets; The color woven striped fabric focuses on the innovative application of holiday style patterns and basic fine stripes, accounting for 11%; The texture of cotton and linen is composed of multiple textures such as jacquard twill, washed crepe, and knotted yarn, which have weakened compared to previous seasons. It emphasizes the softness and fineness of the fabric, accounting for 9%; In the simple and natural world, the main manifestations are the cotton and linen colored spinning effect, the woven canvas texture, and the basic cotton twill garment making process, showcasing the natural properties of cotton and linen, accounting for 6%; Hollow out embroidery and printing are mainly based on basic cotton and linen plain patterns, combined with innovative floral arrangements to become important highlights of this season. The data and materials in this report mainly come from fashion weeks in Milan, Paris, London, and New York, focusing on new trends in cotton and linen fabrics during the four major fashion weeks.

The PERFORMANCE DAYS functional fabric exhibition in Munich serves as a special platform for functional sports and workwear fabrics, with a focus on environmentally sustainable development of functional fabrics and the use of eco-friendly materials to achieve functionality. The trend team of POP fabrics will present the latest exhibition fabric analysis reports in two directions: weaving and knitting, based on the exhibition situation. This report focuses on functional woven fabrics and analyzes eight trend points, including green materials, cellulose fibers, four-way stretch, waterproof finish, quick-drying moisture absorption, refreshing and deodorizing, cooling touch, and high-performance sun protection, from the aspects of fabric material and function, providing new ideas for clothing and fabric development.

Accessory has been a more important element. With the updating and development of natural elements and materials, creative buttons show artistic concepts and changing textures; zippers, zip heads, and zipper tapes are presented in bold colors in S/S 2023; psychedelic ribbons present diversified materials and hues; the innovative design of tag is worth learning; decorative chains in summer palette are fashionable; sporty accessories have been renewed; recyclable material remains the focus.

In the era of social distancing, people focus on not only fashion and emerging designs of clothes, but also fabrics. Throughout S/S 2021 four major fashion weeks, trousers tend to be simple and comfy, pairing with a loose silhouette for a casual and relaxed vibe. Home knitted fabrics and sheeny cotton become key fabrics this season, catering to telecommuting need and leading a new trend for men's trousers.