Sun Protection becomes a hot topic in recent years. Physical gear as sun-protective mask and body protection leads the fashion trend. Detachable design, adjustable drawstring, packable design and 3D pocket combine functionality with fashion and meet the needs of young consumer.

With the rising consumption requirements of the young generation, the market of sun-protective clothing welcomes a new opportunity. The Fabric & Accessory Group of POP Fashion analyzes the fabric trend for women’s & girls’ sun-protective clothing. Lightweight translucence and fashion gloss are the two recommended developing directions.

Influenced by the positive markets and the aesthetics of social media, we can feel the rise of youthful brights. Mood-boasting saturated colors are extremely important to sun-protective clothes. These unlimited colorways bring energy and modern styles.

Nylon is the most useful synthetic material with applications varying from daily life activities to industries. It is a plastic which can be drawn into fibres or moulded into daily products for making amenities. The material trend report is divided into two parts, and this part will introduce you the latest products and technologies of the well-known companies, NILIT and CORDURA.

Outdoor activities such as camping, surfing, frisbee, wild fishing and cycling become popular social topics in 2024. People are now pursuing multi-purpose apparels. Beyond the basic performance of traditional athleisure fabrics, the development of advanced technology improves the functionality of outdoor sportswear and satisfies people’s need for protection. This report will focus on the appearance and performance of outdoor active fabrics, and introduce the latest information about developing background, relative technologies and brands.

Epidemic shifts people’s health concepts. In recent years, workout has been the trend. People are enjoying the fun of running and showing appetite for relative gear. Active consumers want to purchase high-performance and durable clothing. All-over reflective print updates weatherproof jackets. For all sportswear markets, protective hoodies, thermal jackets and two-in-one shorts are the ideal products for winter exercising.

Sunscreen jacket is in line with the trend of practical functions. From outdoor performance clothing to fashionable design, sunscreen jackets still keep the functionality. Beyond anti-UV and breathable materials, explore performance fabrics and details with multiple functions as anti-mosquito, waterproof, crinkle resistance, anti-bacteria, and cool handle. Practical pockets, sleeves, elongated brim, and heterogeneous splicing are added into popular elements and designs.

As a popular product for spring and summer, sunscreen clothing is also essential for outdoor sportswear brand. Never satisfying the monotonous design of sunscreen sportswear, more creative designs have been extended. Long sunscreen clothing can greatly prevent the damage of UV. Lustrous patent leather is more suitable for individualized consumers. The patterns on lightweight functional gauze and lace bring hazy aesthetics, which is highly adaptable and athletic. Besides, the waist-length cropped silhouette creates individualized sunscreen sportswear.

S/S 2022 sun-protective clothing pays more attention to the functionality, and also accentuates the individualized fashion. Casual set in earth colors, heterogeneous splicing, eco-friendly tie-dyed fabric, technological metal-coated fabric, and eye-catching color blocking upgrade the sun-protective clothing from multiple aspects.

In S/S 2022, sun-shielding clothing is more everyday, and colors expand from red, yellow and blue to cold futuristic tones. In the new season, sun-proof clothing mixes with fashion designs and underlines the combo with ready-to-wear items. Therefore, sun-proof base-layers play a key role in layered match. Shirt silhouette is used to renew the conventional shape of sun-proof clothing. Sun-proof pullovers become loose sweatshirts in menswear. Lightweight cropped jackets and trench coats are key items in seaside resort. Besides, the additional function of sun-proof clothing inspires designers to mix this portable item with more fashion elements.

Functional and fashionable sun-proof clothing is inspired by ready-to-wear jackets and mid-length trench coats. Shirring on the waist, color-blocking and mixed materials make the sun-proof clothing more exquisite.