When we were attracted by news from pop culture in the fashion world, Arabella never forgets what is essential for us, too. This week, we captured more news from the clothing industry, including innovative materials, technologies, and trends for you. Let's take a glance and get more inspiration from them.
Fabric
(July 28th)
British Outdoor Brand Montane released their latest COTTUS™ performance T-shirt, whose material is bio-based and contains SORONA fiber. The T-shirt can quickly conduct and wick sweat away, as well as maintain anti-wrinkle. It is designed for outdoor and daily wear.
Brand
(July 29th)
The global leading material company Archroma has developed a creative acid wash treatment CYCLANON® XC-W e to enhance the productivity of cellulosic dyeing and reduce the consumption. At the same time, it provides high level of color fastness under the environment of high-electrolyte and hard water, aiming to solve the problem of over-cleaning and non-effective cleaning caused by traditional treatments.
Technology
(July 31st)
YKK announced that will supply their latest sustainably dyed ECO-DYE® zippers to the University of Fukui's Fukumira Design Factory for their exhibition at Osaka Expo During August 14 to August 19 in 2025. This exhibition will display their ECO-DYE® technology, which is a process of water-free dyeing method.
Trend
(July 31st)
ISPO Textrends released their observation of textile trends in AW 2027/28. There will be 5 trends'keywords might lead as below.
1.Advanced crafts domain
Bionic, artificial intelligence, protection improvement, ultra-light material
2. Thermal material
lightweight thermal, adaptability, Bio-degradable, thermal-adjustment, recyclable material
3. Healthy and environmental-friendliness
Health care and well-being, nourishing and caring, skin-friendliness, anti-toxic, zero-waste
4. Sustainability of textiles
Durability, Recycling economy, high-tech performance, Textile-to-Textile, Sustainability
5. Modularization designs for wearers
Accountable Design, efficient-enhancement, cleaning technology, performances improving, Precision
Exhibition
(July 30th)
The Functional Fabric Fair New York opened at July 22nd -July 23rd has attracted over 2100 visitors and about 150 exhibitors, highlighting the theme of innovation and sustainability. What worth mentioned is that this is the first time presenting for the Future Fabrics Expo Innovation Hub, who has displayed 33 innovative material which from restored wetlands, enzymatic recycling technologies and natural dyes. The hub will keep cooperating with Munich Performance Day in October.
Spotlight on the Latest Activewear Brand Launches
This week's new collections from top brands still maintain in minimalist and basic styles. Sweatsuits start be online then move into promotion period for autumn and winter season.
Besides, Arabella senses that the frequency of brand collaborations with celebrities like influencers and sports stars has increased.
Theme: Daily Wear
Color: Black/White
Fabric: Organic Cotton Blend
Product Types: Trousers,Chino Shorts, Basic Tees
Nike
Theme: Basketball Wear
Color: Blue
Fabric: Cotton Blend
Product Types: Hoodies, T-shirts
Theme: Gym Wear
Color: Black/White
Fabric: Cotton Blend
Product Types: T-shirts, Shorts, Leggings, Sports Bras
Gymshark
Theme: Gym Wear
Color: Burgundy/Green
Fabric: Nylon-SP Blend
Product Types: Crop Tops, Shorts
Stay tuned and we will update more for you!
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Post time: Aug-04-2025