Knitted fabrics have the advantages of softness, comfort, good breathability, elasticity, warmth, and flexibility, which is why they are widely used in baby and toddler products. Taking into account the feedback from the infant and toddler retail market and the professional research of pop fabric trend researchers, this report provides an in-depth analysis of the new trends in knitted fabrics for spring and summer infant and toddler products from two aspects: the visual texture of knitted fabrics and yarn composition.

The base series includes base shirts and base pants, which are key products for the development of girls' autumn and winter season. The fabrics not only provide warmth but also incorporate fashionable textures, presenting a trend of both inner and outer wear. This report focuses on the popular silhouette of girls' base series at present, combining popular fabric textures to provide suitable fabric directions for the development of clothing companies' 24/25 autumn and winter girls' base series, as well as a reference guide for fabric companies' fabric displays.

With people's rising attention to health, the fabrics with peaceful and comfortable property become more popular. Comfort, health and functionality will be the key developing trend of S/S 2022 kidswear knitted fabric. Natural and outdoor elements can also be applied to improve the market value. Thus, natural knitted fabric, bright wide-stripe fabric and mushroom printed fabric will be the noteworthy fabrics in S/S 2022.

In this challenging market, people are increasingly focusing on comfortable designs and purchasing strategy that is to buy less but higher-quality products. Natural fabrics and neat design is the key of S/S 2022 infants' knitwear. Neutral color tone which is suitable for all four seasons and can be easily matched up is the trending color for infants' knitwear items. Thus, comfortable, natural and practical knitted fabrics like organic rib knitting, organic nap knitting and jacquard mesh knitting are suitable for cross-season styles and rapidly growing infants, both boys and girls.

Due to the change of lifestyles, sustainability and environmental protection become the focus of infants' wear. Therefore, comfort and sustainability will be a key trend for infants' knitted fabrics in A/W 21/22, aiming to make items more practical, relaxing and durable. Fabrics with single component and eco-friendly natural materials will be key designs of this trend. Bamboo fiber fabric, seersucker, comfortable quilted fabric and brushed sweatshirt fabric are multifunctional and trans-seasonal, fit for A/W 21/22 infants' wear.

Catering to consumers' demand for practical and versatile items, slightly loose silhouettes and quilting designs deliver a low-key, simple and casual style, emphasizing comfort. In A/W 21/22, the investment of kids' fabrics is in recycled, protective and eco-friendly fabrics, and multi-scene materials especially fabrics fit for indoors and outdoors. Therefore, comfortable cotton, exquisite quilting, sheeny protection and coated protective fabrics are warmly welcomed by consumers.

In the post-coronavirus era, consumers hope to reconnect with nature, pursue rational and quality consumption, and advocate sustainability and the value of handicrafts. Crafted designs on basic items meet people's demand for DIY and multifunctional products. Emphasis is laid on the use of detachable or handcrafted accessories to increase the value of products.

With the prevalence of home style, kidswear renews core items with playful knitted fabrics. As kidswear pays more attention to durability and sustainability, natural fibers and recycled fabrics will be crucial fabrics for S/S 2022. Comfortable and fun textiles meet the need for vigorous kidswear and create a fun vibe for summer kidswear.

As people pay more attention to environmental protection and sustainability, natural, eco-friendly and comfortable infants' wear will gain more attention. Sustainable fabrics, natural undyed fibers, eco-friendly linen and organic cotton will be key fabrics for infants' wear in S/S 2022. Muted colors pair with original textures, pastoral checks, British cutwork embroidery and floral fabrics to create time-tested infants' items.

Driven by the pandemic, eco-friendly and sustainable fabrics are necessary. Cotton and linen fabrics draw much attention, and show creativity through trimmed fringes and retracting. Seersucker and crinkled textures inject novelty into classic shirting. Lace cutout, fleece, metal luster and silk satin cater to the revival of romanticism and handicrafts. Technical fabrics are combined with environmental protection, which gains more attention.

Sustainability and recyclability lead the innovation of A/W 21/22 kidswear fabric. Recyclability and simple ingredients are major points. On one hand, the pursuit of nostalgic vibe brought by conventional fabrics drives the application of sustainable materials like cotton, linen and wool to kidswear. On the other hand, natural fibers bring a luxurious touch. Comfortable fleece, corduroy, velvet and brushed fabric will lead the trend of kidswear. Improved cotton, hemp and cellulosic fibers are adopted to alleviate the environmental problems caused by microfiber shedding. Besides, with the increasingly heated environmental protection, flash treatment will be subject to public scrutiny. In 21/22, flash and sequins will bring a high risk when used as sales driving factor, unless they are produced in a sustainable way. Thus the fabric with its own gloss, and the eco-friendly recyclable fabric will become the first choice.

In S/S 2021, the concept of sustainability is gaining more and more attention. Natural organic cotton, cutout knitwear with mixed seams, retro check and washed denim are integrated with florals and rainbow illustrations, quite suitable for infants' wear in spring and summer.

The garden under the sun is tranquil and colorful, concrete but with an impressionist touch. Paintings of the Belgian painter, Johan Messely, aim to create scenes in which subtle impression of light and shadow is the focus. Inspirations are drawn from paintings. Lace of S/S 2021 is mainly reflected by gorgeous colors and the combination of light and shadow. The lace rose seems to exude fragrance. Rich colorful embroidery, misty cutout chemical lace and the twinkling lace like baby's breath bring a romantic experience to the splendid summer garden.

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.

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.

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From neat jackets, functional outdoor wear, voluminous puffas, high-street baseball jackets to windproof parkas, padded garments provide more options. Their materials also go bolder. Glossy coating is hot in this season, creating a visual impact. Laser orange nylons and dark fabrics with playful prints breathe life into apparel.