Health has become the hottest global topic because of the epidemic. People desire for outdoor activity, respect the rules of life and nature and want to escape from the complicated trifles and meaningless battles. People are breaking through the limit and searching for their new selves. New functional fabrics explore the development of A/W 22/23 sportswear. Kishu bicho-tan charcoal fiber, bamboo carbon magnetic fiber, weak-acid Paramos cellulose fiber, anti-bacterial photocatalytic synthetic fiber, low-carbon thermal fiber and tear-resistant nylon66 fiber lead to new trend of outdoor functional fabric and provide consumers with more comfortable and advanced dressing experiences.

Since the world entered the 21st century, the amount of natural resources that human beings can obtain from the earth is decreasing, the environmental awareness in consumer goods market is gradually strengthening, and the concept of low-carbon, environmental protection and sustainable is highly praised. Therefore, new fiber textiles have attracted more attention and development. The natural color of Plantcot fiber is eco-friendly and healthy which also reduces the pollution caused by dyeing. The new natural fibers extracted from corn, lavender, banana and sarcandra decrease the waste of plant resource and strengthen the health function of fiber textiles. Moisturizing and skin-protection Collaskin collagen fiber is made by the extraction of the scale and skin of deep-sea fishes. Green energy is the only way to realize sustainable development of human beings. The bio-based products and green energy have become the forefront of the world science and technology field. Therefore, bio-based fiber fabric will become an important trend for fabric development in the future.

Along with the continuous progress of our society, people are having a rising recognition of environment and health. More eco-friendly and multi-functional fabrics have been the core of S/S 2022 knitted trousers. Natural plant fibers and recycled fibers, such as EVO fibers, Tencel, isatis fibers and regenerated cellulose fibers, can be used to create durable knitted fabrics, which are functional, protective, comfortable and eco-friendly, and skin-friendly, fashionable street dark avant-garde trousers. This report reveals the key fabric trend for men's knitted trousers in S/S 2022 through introduction of EVO terry fabric, double-faced plain knitted fabric, anti-bacteria elastic terry fabric and viscose linen-like knitted fabric.

For S/S 2022 women's knitted garments, it is a key point that fashion moves toward elevated simplicity. Exquisite details become the top priority. Brand-new functions and fabrics create elevated yet basic styles, and functionality and protection underline an elevated feel. For core knits, organic fabrics and eco-friendly fabrics are worth investment, and low-impact natural dyestuff is used. Therefore, this report focuses on polylactic acid fiber fabric, Sorona® fabric and one-sided three-yarn loop fabric.