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.

After this pandemic, China market ushers in a new era of outdoors, and a new round of men's trousers fabrics will rise in S/S 2022. This new lifestyle drives people to explore new journey and prompts the heat of urban relaxed sports. Viennese photographer Horacio Reyes Páe returns to his hometown in Punta Ballena, Uruguay. He captures the sea island in his childhood memory and finds tranquility and peace. Therefore, protective fabrics are favored by designers, becoming hot fabrics for S/S 2022 men's outdoor athleisure trousers. The PU dust-free knitted fabric, stretchy antibacterial knitted fabric and SUPPLEX functional fabric will be top priorities, worth key attention.

Outdoor sportswear carries the enthusiasm for embracing nature and challenging selves, so outdoor sportswear should be waterproof, windproof and warm. Due to this pandemic, people are more eager to live in harmony with nature and become more curious about outdoors. With the development of science and technology, outdoor sports fabrics are more functional and ergonomic. "Outdoor+" era has arrived. In S/S 2022, outdoor sports fabrics advocate eco-friendly and sustainable idea to be both technical and eco-friendly.

Vagrancy is a dialogue between the spirit of self and the outside world. We wander to the end of the world, encounter wonderful scenes in the winter wilderness, appreciate the wild primitive landscape, and search for the eternal light on the horizon. We respect the laws of life and nature, escape from multifarious trifles and meaningless disputes, and feel the free new self in the essence. From roaming to sudden enlightenment, we feel the freedom and poetic spirit. Urbanites who yearns for natural wilderness step on the journey of life, and wander toward the end of the world. This offers infinite inspiration and creativity for A/W 21/22 outdoor menswear fabrics.

In this turbulent world, people rethink about their lifestyle and consumption way, and they long for escaping from the busy city to embrace nature. They want to immerse in fabulous mountains, wilderness or rivers. Foggy highlands, mixed geological textures, flowing rivers and wild grass all inspire this theme. From quality, colors to functions, this season fabrics will be full of an exotic free vibe.

Escape from the pressure of the city, embark on a journey to the distance, and find a blend of youth and nature. As Fernando Pessoa wrote in The Book of Disquiet: I would like to live a different life in a faraway land. We roam freely under the sky, search the comfortable shore of the deep heart. Every time we set out, it is to meet a better yourself. Whether it is the original intention of human, or the call of nature, the outdoor world has become a desirable spiritual place. Data show that outerwear made of recycled polyester in the UK and the US grow sharply year on year. The exploration of new protective materials and forward-looking design is getting more and more attention from brands and designers.