In cooperation with trend experts, ISPO MUNICH studied various global trends with influence on the textile industry and its products.

ISPO Textrend Fall/Winter 2016/2017 Color & Textile TrendsOne goal of ISPO MUNICH is to be a gateway for future trends. In combination with the defined trend colors and five more detailed textile trends, these mega trends provide a good vision where the future of textiles will take us.

ISPO MUNICH is very pleased to have the opportunity to share these visions for Fall/Winter 2016/17 with the textile industry and to use these trends as a basic guideline for ISPO Textrends 2015 The mega trends show visions that are not specific to one particular area but will influence the entire textile chain right down to the consumer.

The color cards and the textile trends result from a range of influences, from consumer behavior to the global economy. Film, music, social media, art and many other activities are reflected in these trends. They form a basic guideline how new developments and innovations of ingredient products will be shown, presented and highlighted at ISPO Textrends Forum 2015.

Making the most of what you have is the key to this season’s ISPO Textrend delivery as we encourage and push the host of high functioning ingredients available in the activewear sector to new levels and encourage a new lease of life. Creativity is key in compiling new offerings, moving away from the basics and injecting a sense of rejuvenation. This doesn’t mean we are void of new and energetic developments, innovations that are set to feature at the higher end of the market. ISPO Textrend’s preview of the season should stimulate the senses and deliver fresh and exciting products. Let’s get working!

ACTIVE INSTINCT – ISPO Textrend Fall/Winter 2016/2017 Color & Textile Trends

ISPO Textrend’s initial color offering for Fall/Winter 16/17 incorporates Active Instinct as the key bestselling tones complimented by four new satellite palettes to give collections a distinctive look.

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE – ISPO Textrend Fall/Winter 2016/2017 Color & Textile Trends

Sharp and lucid tones influence, working best in high luster fabric surfaces and prints. Clean and intense, there is a modern freshness applied to this palette.

THE DARK SIDE – ISPO Textrend Fall/Winter 2016/2017 Color & Textile Trends

Intense dark tones of blacks and grays are highlighted by moonlight accents and oxidized hues. Sleek and sophisticated, this palette holds a unisex appeal and is particularly enhanced by metallic tones.

FROSTED – ISPO Textrend Fall/Winter 2016/2017 Color & Textile Trends

Inspired by nature, colors take on a frosted and matte aspect perfectly enhan- ced by brushed surfaces and crystallized yarns.

SYNTHESIZED – ISPO Textrend Fall/Winter 2016/2017 Color & Textile Trends

Nature and synthetic tones collide in creating new and interesting nuances that take the limelight. From muted mauves to autumnal orange, this palette is uplifted through equal natural/synthetic blends, the inherent aspects of each accelerating the tones on offer.

PRIME COLOR PALETTE – ISPO Textrend Fall/Winter 2016/2017 Color & Textile Trends

ISPO Textrend Mega Trends Fall/Winter 2016/2017

ZEITGEIST

We have the power, we have the technology and the ingredients and it is time for fabric and trim suppliers to push what is available and at hand to its full potential in creating inspiring and intriguing products for the activewear sector. Pushing boundaries and breaking barriers will ensure that those who pursue this achieve new levels of sales. The desire from product developers and consumers alike is ‘what is new?’…READ MORE

PROGRESSION

Sustainability continues as par for the course in the textile sector, as activewear brands are relied on by their loyal customers to do the right thing. But it isn’t all ‘au natural’ on the eco front, chemicals, synthetics fibers, dyes and finis- hes continue to move in on the act, guaranteeing an assurance of their clean credentials but also a reassurance to the end consumer…READ MORE

TECVOLUTION

The constant need to innovate features in Tecvolution, a groundbreaking path creates futuristic ideas into commercial concepts. Lightness is a key component in this mega trend, ensuring the consumer has full protection and performance no matter what the level of activity. Interactive textiles deliver, encouraging a strong wellbeing mood feature, as do fabrics that nourish the wearer…READ MORE

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