The rise of outdoor sports has driven people's increasing demand for the functionality of fabrics. In outdoor environments, people need fabrics with multiple functions such as wind resistance, warmth retention, breathability, water resistance, and UV protection to cope with various complex weather and terrain conditions. To meet these needs, modern fabrics are gradually improving and applying high-tech materials and technologies. With the continuous progress and innovation of technology, the functionality of fabrics is also gradually improving. By combining technology and materials, people's experience of outdoor sports will become more comfortable and safe.

Knitted fabrics have a wide variety of new texture effects compared to sweaters, and these effects can be applied to improve the freshness of the sweater texture. This article selects knitted fabrics suitable for sweater imitation and similar sweater organization to jointly bring research and development value to sweater customers. It will interpret and expand the needle design trend of women's sweater in the spring and summer seasons of 2025 from eight aspects.

The textile and clothing industry is undergoing significant changes in development, integrating and innovating the entire supply chain from raw materials, production, sales to transportation. Under the influence of policies such as dual carbon, the sustainability of products at each stage has become particularly important. At the same time, with the continuous deepening of environmental protection concepts, consumers and manufacturing end are rushing towards environmental protection and carbon reduction in both directions. This report is inspired by the actions taken by the textile and clothing industry to respond to environmental trends, and identifies three hot directions that can be paid attention to in the field of biological environmental protection for Spring/Summer 25 fabrics. Based on the latest technological interpretation, targeted development strategies are proposed.

The wearing experience brought about by technological innovation is becoming a potential stock in the consumer market, and professional sports brands are striving to build their core product strength in fiber materials, coatings, film materials and other post-processing technology materials, as well as pattern development processes. As the boundary between sports functionality and fashion trends becomes increasingly blurred, fashion trend brands have launched a series of leisure and sporty style product lines. While emphasizing the details of ready to wear patterns and craftsmanship design, the functional properties of fabrics are becoming more and more similar to professional sports brands. In this context, the POP fashion fabric team focuses on the outerwear, inner layer, and pants, which are the most widely worn in outdoor leisure sports scenarios. Starting from the functional technology of the fabric, they elaborate on the development direction of the new season.

Having experienced pandemics, wars, and industry disruptions, people's spirits have long been burdened. The distorted "long gown" acts like shackles, suffocating them. The external shocks have prompted contemporary youth to deeply contemplate the way humans interact with nature. This inner pursuit has transformed the meaning of outdoor activities from simple relaxation and escapism to a deeper level of reflection, exploring inner ideals and cultural tensions. At the same time, people's perspectives are extending towards the mountains, rivers, and lands of their homeland, propelling urban communities amidst the steel and concrete forests towards a broader horizon. They are breaking free from their current identities and integrating into the wilderness, embracing a wild and natural way of life.

Ribbons and strings play an important role in the design of sportswear, serving purposes of practicality, decoration, and brand recognition. Designers focus on innovating ribbon and string materials and textures, while also experimenting with new shapes and structures, bringing more fashion elements and personalized choices to sportswear. This article provides inspiration and ideas for the decorative and functional development of sportswear design.

With the continuous development of virtual technology, the fashion industry is also constantly innovating. Virtual technology has brought more imaginative space for fashion designers. Every fashion brand is exploring more intelligent and personalized "digital fashion", including wearable devices and virtual reality glasses. The introduction of these fashionable technological elements has given fashion more possibilities and fields, and has also sparked more interest and curiosity among consumers, bringing more possibilities for the development of the fashion industry.

Uproar Moments shows Ravers’ exploration of collective intelligence, and pays more attention to the cooperative interconnection. The cognitive network is developing and growing with an inclusive attitude. Advocate people's pursuit of collective energy and the spread the experience of altruism. Stimulate positive hedonism and inner inspiration through diverse well-being. Communities as sports, arts and musics are fused together in this theme. Everyone can participate in the public life via an optimistic mindset.

With the development of textile chemical technology and textile sustainability, polyester fiber welcomes a new revolution. This report introduces the technical principles and foresees the trend in two directions: eco-friendly polyester and performance polyester.

The global warming and continuously high temperatures result in frequent heat stroke. Many brands have released their cooling technologies to offer cool dressing in summer. With the constant evolution of cooling fabrics, the cooling technologies are involved in every stage in the production cycle, from fibers, structures to the post finishes. This report focuses on the classic and innovative technologies in the market, and introduces the following recommended brands and technologies.

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.

Breathable, moisture-wicking cotton-linen fabrics provide comfortable and cooling experiences in Spring/Summer. The anti-bacterial performance and unique textures of linen present high fashion value. This report focuses on the colorway of cotton-linen fabrics in S/S 2023. Based on the styles and textures of cotton-linen fabric, we figure out the different color needs. The elegant misty tones give vitality and hope to wearers.

In this most passionate season, dazzling colors are loved by most people. Vibrant Dragon Fire, steady Black Iris and soft Orchid Pink lead the colorway of knit in Spring/Summer 2023. The knit fabrics in this season are lightweight, breathable and stretchy. Natural plush cotton, ultrafine fiber blend, smooth double-faced knit, terry, rib and pique are the main fabrics.

Sweatshirt is the best product designed for all four seasons. The fabric of sweatshirt in A/W 23/24 explores terry jacquard and 3D textures instead of the normal jersey to attract younger sleek consumers. Geometric textures and vibrant colorways start a vacation at home. Water washing and woven textures redefine this casual product.

The design of rope has been a trending detail for closure, decoration and functionality. The woven ropes of hood and trousers elevate the wardrobe staples. With the popularity of outdoor fashion, climbing ropes and elastic ropes are used to develop outdoor wear and casual wear. Joyful handmade ropes signal the rise of handicraft. Letter logos and colorful ropes are suitable for most markets.

The rise of the Metaverse, the pursuit of outdoor life, and the repetition of lockdown life have brought the transformation of lifestyle into an opportunity for the innovation and development of accessories, and practicality and functionality have become the focus.

The development of outdoor sports and fashion markets leads to the higher requirements of practicality and protective performance. Different functional accessories have been the key details for all attires. Buckles, sliders, and hooks are placed at new positions. Special fireman clasps and deck hooks are returned for an outdoor military style. Climbing hooks and fixed tabs continue the practicality.

The theme Multifaceted Player conveys that these unconventional cross-border people desire for a carefree and unlimited lifestyle in this diversified background. They are always switching between different characters and scenes and enjoying the fun of being a multifaceted player. The fashion world is also trying to be break the restraint of design to meet consumers’ need of multidimensional symbiosis.

Stretchy ribbons and elastic bands are applied widely on sportswear. How to effectively integrate key accessories and details into timeless products will be the key issue for designers. To be in line with the sustainable development, detail and accessory are at the center of basics. Logo print elastic straps are loved by young brands and consumers. Elastic bands made of nylon fishing cords and see-through mesh are widely appeared on the cuffs and waistbands of jacket to improve the value. Design elements like embroidery and flocking endow accessories with unique appeal.

The freed ones, who are pursuing personal expression, present the fashion trend of Me Generation by their unique rebellious attitude. Every one desires for expressing the real-self but feels ashamed when looking around. Anxiety is thus emerged. There is a group of young people chasing for the definition of real-self through their cognition and brave attitude of fashion. Getting rid of the barrier of self domain to release the instinct, they refuse to be defined by the known. Positive lifestyle drives the young heart beats and stimulates the real humanity. Genderless, which includes all kinds of body shape, is the core of Freed. Digital knitted fabric, faded knitted fabric, technology light fabric and eco-friendly denim are combined with loose silhouettes to present the flowing temperament of contemporary teenagers. The concept of diverse personality reveals the multiple faces of freed ones.

The Campaign for Wool is a global endeavour initiated by its patron, His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales, in 2010 in order to raise awareness among consumers about the unique, natural, renewable and biodegradable benefits offered by the fiber. With the rise of healthy and casual lifestyle in the world scale, wool has been applied more on sportswear. Its natural properties allow wool to be the best choice for daily running, yoga and riding.