As the concept of sustainability prevails, the environmental awareness of brands and consumers is gradually strengthened. More and more fashion brands are introducing eco-friendly and renewable technology, and consumers are willing to pay for it. Sustainable fabric trends for S/S 2021 will focus more on utilizing waste materials and natural materials. Natural plant materials could be used as alternatives to vegan leather and vegetable dyes to reduce damage to the environment. Used textiles are recycled to reduce the waste of raw materials. It is urgent to solve the problem of global plastic pollution. And the synthetic textile fiber extracted from plastic has become a hot topic. In the trend of environmental protection, people want to pursue the beauty of the original ecology.

Global investment in sports technology continues to rise, from less than $1 billion in 2011 to $10 billion in 2019. Although it's not an explosive growth, but this is a potential area with steady growth every year. The explosive development of science and technology has greatly promoted the sports fabric industry. Innovators try to draw inspirations from the nature, and sustainable fabrics processed by biotechnology will get more attention. The outerwear fabrics get more and more technical, and functionality and adaptability are still focuses of the market.

The soft and graceful lady style is back. As one of important fabrics which show female styles, lace fully displays the elegant and romantic temperament of females. Lace is eye-catching and luxurious. And it boldly integrates fabric, craft and design to create a unique style. Exquisite lace and light sheer gauze present a light, sexy and elegant female image through the barely-there gauze.

The fast development of human beings leads to the rapid consumption and extinction of resources, and makes global resources scarce and precious. We begin to reflect on the lost precious resources that we rely on for survival, and the reuse of resources has become an urgent way for the original ecology. Starting from the natural organic fabric, fabrics of Landscape Protection fully interpret the compound natural space of the recycled fabric with light and soft texture, arouse the designer's new concept of reshaping the nature, and create the new environmental protection integrating human and natural ecology. With the sustainable concept as the core, it returns to exquisite craftsmanship and handcraft. Nowadays the pace of life is accelerating day by day, it attracts unique minimalists who cherish the enduring popularity, and advocates the practical, enduring, sustainable and handmade fabrics for womenswear.

Survival, need and extreme desires for self-expression are driving human to adapt to the next phase of evolution, and transhumanism(H+) comes into being. Stephen Hawking predicted that a superhuman race superior to the average human in terms of intelligence, longevity and immunity would rise. In late 2018, the world's first gene-edited baby was born in Shenzhen, China, which aroused controversy about medical ethics, technical risk and behaviour boundaries of scientists. Alita: Battle Angel released in early 2019 tells how the cyborg girl Alita finds and redeems herself. All there suggest that the future people are discussing about may have arrived.

Accessories are always the key punchline for young lady style and as important as the detail design. In 2021 S/S, young lady style accessories tend to be dainty and exquisite. The interaction of pattern and fabric is mutually complementary.

Exquisite appearance and cultivating consumers' sustainable awareness have become the mainstream of new consumption. The demand for individuality and limited items is also getting stronger, which has driven the market's demand for retro upcycling looks. Inspirations are drawn from the routine to upcycle old materials, to deconstruct and creatively transform classic fabrics and the best selling goods in the past. Old practical materials, retro elements, the garage fabrics and accessories are applied to upcycle overflowing items, endow products with the real sustainable meaning, and make the old materials and unsalable fabrics vigorous again. Regenerated fibers create a natural color mixing impact, individual and creative. The details of old clothes and unsalable fabrics are artistically hand-made, such as splicing the cuff and the collar to shape the new appearance, show nifty and eye-catching effect, and create the unique sustainable items.

With the rapid development of practical economy, memory fabric becomes the first priority of puffa jacket due to the pursuit of simple and convenient lifestyle. Memory fabric literally means a fabric of memory form which is resistant to pleat. The fabric is very popular because it is still in a good condition after being folded many times. In terms of fabric ingredients, memory fabric of puffa jacket is a kind of recycled polyester fibre. It's very resistant to pleat and has fine hand-feeling. Besides, it is dust-free, insect-resistant and mildew-free. It's a kind of practical fabric among all puffa jacket fabrics.

Survival, need and extreme desires for self-expression are driving human to adapt to the next phase of evolution, and transhumanism(H+) comes into being. With the revolution of AI and generalization of video games, the boundaries between the virtual and the real have been blurred. The fabric of H+ shows the needs of the young generation seeking dialectics and going through panic and confusion. The virtual pattern exhibits the development path of the ultra-fast world. The sheeny fabric brings a surreal effect, while exaggerated geometric patterns show breakthroughs.

Comfort, utilitarianism, statements are key for kidswear for A/W 20/21. Influenced by the current environment, designers use warm fleeces and weatherproof fabrics. Shiny textures and tie-dyed materials are favored for their rich contents and exaggerated visual effects. Mesh and lace add a leisure twist. Quilted fabrics are a highlight which extends wear.

In this chaotic age, mixed art has a great visual charm. When British designer Paul Smith added statement street to gentlemen, that meant the mix of classics and hybrid style had emerged in business menswear. Classic looks and mixed designs add a street edge to suits. What's more, fabrics show the qualities of modern art. Bold, artistic and individual qualities are important for Recreated Classic Art. Classics needs to be awakened, but we will renew it in a modern way.

Environment and the apparel industry have a close relationship. Shearling is eco-friendly and sustainable. Shearling is elastic, absorbent and warm. In this age, the premium handfeel is the direction for all wool products. The understated, nonchalant qualities work well with consumers.

Modern apparel is much richer. Tapes are applied to the proper sliced places or structural lines to add interest. Subtle and refined decorations, color combinations and splicing make changes to structures. Patched colors varying in brightness add a clearer layering effect. Tapes made of different materials and with a variety of colors and patterns, the contrast between fabrics and tapes add a striking structural visual.

It has been 50 years since humans landed on the moon. Humans never stop to explore the universe. Digital technology inspires the space design idea. In this new season, futurism is merged with outdoor technology to explore "Extraterrestrial Horizon". Event 1: The Chinese space station was named Tian Gong. The core techniques have been tested and workable. The station will be completed by 2022. Event 2: On April 17, 2019, Mars Base 1 was opened in Gansu, China. People could experience the life on Mars. Event 3: Chinese sci-fi film The Wandering Earth was a great success.

For A/W 20/21, the sporty functional puffa gains momentum. Utility accessories are more preferred. Quick release buckles, elongated ribbed hems and cuffs, functional ribbed cuffs, decorative zippers and logo tapes at the sleeve, closure and hat are shown.

With the fast development, we have lost lots of valuable resources. Relevant statistics show the rate of humans' consuming of resources is 50% bigger than that of renewing. The raw natural cotton fabric and other materials all interpret the relationship between humans and nature. Simple and cosy fabric gains momentum.

Sustainability gains traction. Degradable and recycled cotton and linen are popular. Coarse cotton, pima cotton, cotton&linen blends and striped and checked cotton stand out.

The soft and comfortable tactility and exaggerated graphics bring newness. Comfort and updating are the mainstream for A/W 20/21. Simple and luxurious flannels and practical tech are combined. Refined wool surfaces are delicately shiny. Geometric animal prints collide with wools to bring a modern effect. The newly ombre dyed wools create the new mixed graphic effect. The combo of checks and alpaca is in line with the vintage trend. Slow-moving yarns are used to produce overcoats. The delicate approach on graphics on wools provide a nonchalant and luxe effect.

The 21st century is defined by modern technologies and AI, and our environment has been damaged. Brands start to take actions to reduce the environmental impact of garments, and bioengineering gains traction. Digital fabrics and effects play an important role. Shell and pearl shine, jelly-like waxy surfaces and tinfoil-like effects elevate fabrics with a technical and natural twist.

With Gen Z's preference of interesting and delicate details, multicolored combos and playful designs are the key direction for A/W 20/21 accessories. Dynamic embellishments and interesting patterns grab attention. Amekaji embroidery is often presented through intarsia to emphasize the homespun feel. Patterns include more scenes. Metallic accessories are cool and attractive for the simple and fine design. Tapes are short and delicate as well.

Utility tech-touch and unconventional designs are favored by millennials and Gen Z. Technical materials update heritage womenswear. Futurism, functionality and new street influences update all womenswear categories of premium street and street sports, in line with the them trend of A/W 20/21 H+. The technical puffa, multi-layer functional cottons, glossy tie-dye are combined with psychedelic geometrics to add newness. The combinations of shiny power colors create a chic futuristic style.