Woven fabrics center on impressive natural, adaptive materials and high fineness. Bast fibers and regenerated cellulose fibers reconnect textiles with the natural world. Influenced by linen materials; the fibers in this season are quite noble and plain. The count of yarns is finer. The dense structure highlights the soft, smooth surface and solid body.

This report focuses on the latest trends of silky fabrics at S/S 2024 Première Vision Paris. The blending of viscose, lyocell, polyester and silk is the mainstream; linen weft is combined with satin to endow fabrics with special textures and elevate the crispness; subtle textures on the surface add a delicate flowing effect; the gloss of frosted or polished mirror gives creativity to gorgeous pieces.

Breathable and lightweight knitting is the most clear trend for knits in S/S 2024. Soft, cool-touch knits and fluid stretchy knits are the best choices. Besides, high-quality cotton fibers create precise and fine patterns.

At Spring/Summer 2024 Première Vision Paris, jacquard fabrics show vigorous designs and strong embossed effects. Inspired by plants, the textures of flowers and leaves are enlarged and restructured into new patterns. Jacquard, clipping and carving and relief create textured fabrics; cotton base cloth is combined with monochromatic jacquard for a natural vibe.

The finished February edition of Première Vision Paris displayed well-designed fabrics. The patterns fuse reality with virtual, nostalgia with future technology, classics with contemporary art to maximize the visual impact. Dots, lines and shapes are interlaced to present the abstract art; classic animal textures, flowers and plants are showed by twisting, watercolor painting and line drawing; digital soft-focus effects and 3D technologies interpret the perfect fusion between future tech and vintage.

Spring/Summer 2024 doubles down on its commitment to a more virtuous fashion industry. Eco-design encourages us to rethink the design process. From its very development, we take into account the end of life, or a new product life cycle. The resistance of materials is verified by numerous tests to ensure their durability. Compositions are adapted to ensure recyclability, aiming for single-material products, or the use of detachable components. Innovation is moving into the field of biodegradability, with new developments intended to optimize a product's capacity to decompose.

On February 7, 8 and 9, the international creative fashion industry came together at Première Vision Paris at the Parc des Expositions, Paris Nord Villepinte to find inspiration, exchange ideas and build their collections of ready-to-wear, accessories (fashion jewelry, leather goods) and footwear for the Spring-Summer 24 season.

This report focuses on the on-trend Gorpcore style, and recommends hot brands, highlights and craft details to inspire the development of urban techwear and outdoorwear.

The 20th edition of MarediModa (Nov. 8-10, 2022) closes with a 10 percent growth in visitors over 2021 coming 75 percent from Europe and 25 percent from the rest of the world (United States in the lead). Nearly 1,000 visiting companies for nearly 2,000 guests were able to appreciate more than 250 collections of beach, underwear and athleisure fabrics and accessories for summer 2024 previewed by the most qualified European companies, as well as a selection of contract garment makers and design studios. MarediModa confirms Cannes as the event’s main venue for the next three years and resumes its missions abroad, which, starting with Miami, have been unanimously acclaimed.

The recent Kingpins Show 2024 was held in SugarCity Events in Amsterdam, displaying trends of denim fabrics, accessories and packages in S/S 2024. More than 1200 guests and more than 600 companies from nearly 40 countries joined the exhibition.

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.