This report is based on the comprehensive analysis of POP Fashion's top 100 hot lists for men's cotton/down jacket fabrics, which were evaluated based on user download interaction data in the past three months. In the top three month hot list, Moncler has become the most popular men's cotton/down jacket brand with an absolute advantage of 39%, followed by the men's benchmark brand GXG and the Canadian down jacket brand Canada Goose. According to the analysis results of the TOP Hot List, the most popular fabric styles for men's cotton/down jackets this season are fine denier, lightweight, and high-density wear-resistant, with both accounting for more than half of the market share. The warm plush style fabric has slightly increased in the hot list this season, accounting for 11%. Fine denier lightweight, high-density, and wear-resistant fabrics are the fabrics with corresponding investment value this season. It is worth noting that the application range of protective functions and worsted fabrics continues to expand.

This report is based on the comprehensive analysis of the TOP 100 hot list of men's jacket fabrics based on user download interaction data from POP Fashion in the past three months. In the top three month hot list, the most popular men's jacket brand is Louis Vuitton, with a high proportion of 23%, followed by GUCCI with a proportion of 14%. According to the analysis of the TOP hot list, the most popular fabric style for men's jackets this season is fashionable synthetic fiber, accounting for about one-third. Next are casual cotton textiles and stiff woolen fabrics, with fabrics accounting for 19% and 18% respectively. Chemical fibers with protective functions and warm and stylish woolen fabrics are the trend fabrics of this season with corresponding investment value.

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.

This report is based on a comprehensive analysis of the TOP 100 hot list of men's shirt fabrics based on POP Fashion user download interaction data in the past three months. In the top three month hot list, the most closely watched brand is Louis Vuitton, accounting for 19%, followed by GBOSS, accounting for 14%. According to the TOP hot list analysis, the most popular category of men's shirt fabric style is smooth cotton spinning, accounting for about one-third of the total, followed by style printed fabrics accounting for 23%, and technology chemical fiber fabrics accounting for at least 5%. The pattern design of fabrics in this season's shirt hot list has received much attention, so while paying attention to classic smooth cotton and wool worsted fabrics, texture jacquard and style printing have become the trend fabrics of this season.

This report is based on the comprehensive analysis of the TOP 100 hot list of men's pants fabrics determined by the interactive data downloaded by POP-Fashion users in the past three months. In the past three months' TOP hot list, the most popular brand is BOSS, accounting for 17%, followed by GUCCI, accounting for 15%. According to the analysis of the TOP hot list, the most popular category of men's pants fabrics is casual knitted fabrics, accounting for about one-third, followed by comfortable cotton fabrics, accounting for 28%, and vintage corduroy fabrics accounting for the lowest proportion of only 3%. Casual knitted fabrics, comfortable cotton fabrics, and high-quality woven fabrics are the trending fabrics of this season and have corresponding investment value.

This season, outdoor sports fabrics show a diverse trend of fluidity and multiple applications from the city to the outdoors. Sustainable materials and production processes create delicate textures, combining fashion with high performance to present a subtle and refined gloss. Abstract art texture printing imparts a passionate vitality and imagination to the fabric, while lightweight protective fabrics blend casual sports with urban elegance, achieving the transformation of multiple scenes.

The fashion trend is becoming more diverse, and chemical fiber fabrics are gradually becoming popular due to their technological functionality. In the 2024 spring/summer men's fashion show, chemical fiber fabrics are breaking gender definitions and carrying the dual functions of lightness and protection. Glossy fabrics occupy a dominant position, accounting for about 30%, presenting a metallic flowing effect. Sheer fabrics dominated by organza, creating a hazy transparency, become a highlight of the runway, accounting for about 27%. Lightweight and flowing sun protective fabrics are mainly used in outerwear, highlighting the elegance and comfort of men's fashion protection, accounting for about 17%. In addition, fabrics with a technological coating process account for about 12%, focusing on the gradient application and iridescent effect on ready-to-wear garments. Textured fabrics express more diverse textures compared to previous seasons, with a focus on exploring natural creases in this season. PVC materials are trending upward, becoming softer and lighter, with a clear emphasis on wearability.

This report presents conclusions related to fabrics used in children's sun protection clothing, based on a comprehensive analysis of Taobao e-commerce data from the past three months and the TOP hot list of interactive data downloads by POP-Fashion users. Currently, there are three main types of sun protection clothing in the market: original yarn, coating, and dyeing agent types. Among them, original yarn sun protection clothing is favored by consumers for its long-lasting sun protection and comfortable breathability. According to data from electronic commerce brands represented by Jiao Xia, sun protection clothing fabrics combined with cooling and antibacterial properties are trending upward, with nylon spandex knitted fabrics as the main material and styles mainly characterized by lightweight breathability, micro texture, and printing and jacquard technology.

According to the analysis of the TOP 100 hottest fabrics for children's jackets based on the POP-Fashion user download data over the past three months, the most popular brand is GUCCI, accounting for 30% of the total, followed by jnby BY JNBY and Baby Dior, both accounting for 13%. The most widely used category of fabrics for children's jackets is functional fabrics, accounting for 39%, followed by comfortable knitted fabrics with cotton fibers as the main material, accounting for 35%. Fashionable fabrics with special features such as sequin embroidery, shiny velvet, and printed backstitch can also be used.

This report is based on the analysis of the TOP 100 hot list of men's jacket fabrics, compiled from interactive data downloaded by POP-Fashion users in the past three months. In the TOP hot list of the past three months, the most popular brand was Louis Vuitton, accounting for 16%, followed by Hermes at 14%. According to the analysis of the TOP hot list, the most popular category of men's jacket fabrics is functional technology fabrics, accounting for 32%; followed by double-faced knit fabrics mainly composed of synthetic fibers or containing wool fibers, accounting for 22%. Fabrics containing natural materials such as cotton and linen have an increasing proportion in the development of men's jacket products in the spring and summer seasons.

The development of sport and technology embraces sustainability and low impact. Compounds are diversified to satisfy more purposes. Plant fibers, bio-based synthetic materials and cellulose fibers meet the appetite for more natural materials during the sport. The requirement for elasticity promotes the application of raw stretchy fibers.

POP Fashion sorts out the TOP100 ranking of girls’ dress fabrics based on the data analysis in the recent three months. Mini Peace(15%) is the most welcoming brand, followed by Patachou(14%) and GUCCI(12%). The most popular fabric category is comfortable cotton(39%), as misty tulle(19%) and fine knit(19%) also share the market. Cute printed fabrics take nearly one-third of the mix.

According to the data analysis of the three finished fashion weeks(in Milan, Paris and London), high-density cotton(16.1%) and technical cotton blend(14%) are trending upward. The runway shows of Hermes, FENDI and MSGM display rich and innovative fabric techniques. Recognizable textures(jacquard, twill, etc.) share 4.3%. The proportion of crepes increases up to 3.7%. Double-sided fabrics(1.3%) also show a comeback.

POP Fashion discovers accessories from Spring/Summer 2023 runway shows in Paris, Milan and London. We can see retro fashion, modern casual and futuristic sporty trend in buttons, zippers and accessories. Buttons and zippers maintain the connecting function and develop the ornamental quality. Metallic chains and ornamental buttons are not the exclusive elements for athleisure anymore. The mixes with men’s businesswear show great visual conflict.

Technical sport fabrics are presented frequently on S/S 2023 runway shows. Classic Smooth, Lustrous Nylon, Performance Filming and Textured Surface are the four fabric styles. The application of technical sport fabric is mainly focusing on jackets, down jackets and trousers.

Based on the download data on POP Fashion in the recent three months, classic knitted cotton and comfy cotton Lycra are the main fabrics, followed by woven blends and crisp terry. Classic knitted cotton is used as the most common fabric for women’s T-shirts for its breathable structures and high versatility.

PERFORMANCE DAYS functional fabrics fair took place again at the Messe München exhibition grounds on April 27 and 28, 2022. This year’s Focus Topic ‘The Journey to CO2 Neutrality’ aims to accompany the industry on its path to climate neutrality as part of a roadmap spanning three fairs. The spring fair already witnessed great examples of how CO2 reducing technologies can be implemented in the fiber sector to lower a fabric’s CO2 footprint. Regenerated polyester and nylon blend develop knitted fabrics in different forms. Eco-friendly dyeing follows the concepts of circular economy and embraces the technologies of recovered solution dyeing and low-temperature dyeing. The sustainable blending of comfortable wool provides cozy experiences. Jacquard textures diversify the appearances through different techniques.

With the popularity of cross-border e-commerce in China, the share of fast fashion womenswear brand is also increasing. We can see from the data of offline and online stores that ZARA and MANGO are the most welcoming brands while SHEIN is the top cross-border e-commerce. There shows a well balance between fabric appearance and practicality. This report will focus on the TOP10 fabrics in S/S 2022 and the hottest fabric of each clothing category to inspire the development in fast fashion market.

Woolen fabric is the most important fabric in autumn and winter, which is presented mainly in the form of overcoat on A/W 22/23 runway shows. Fine texture is the mainstream. Shearls and woolen blends create smooth and exquisite tactility of the surface; Variegated tweed shows yarns in new colorways and the blending with other accessories; The plush of furry fabrics is thermal in winter. Wool and mohair present a napped visual effect; Yarn-dyed gingham also updates the colorway in this season.

This report introduces the smooth texture fabrics on Fall/Winter 2022 womenswear runway shows. The lustrous crisp silk is the hottest trend; soft satin features the fluid textures; driven by the concept of metaverse, futuristic mercerization will trend upward in the market; gorgeous casual fabrics prefer active styles; luxury velvet pays more attention to textures; fabrics with metallic luster are also essential for streetwear brands.

We can see from the A/W 2023 runway shows that practical functional fabrics are applied on all categories. Classic voluminous cotton is continued; comfy & soft surface and diverse blend have been trended upward; crisp paper-touch fabrics and original textures are the trending fabrics. Performance cotton and blend are the main parts to show diversified temperaments and styles.