Hyosung Fashion Design Center (FDC) has released its new Autumn/Winter ‘22/’23 textile trends, which gives us a sneak preview of what major intimate and swimwear brands will be incorporating into their collections in the latter part of 2022. Hyosung, a major textile solutions provider, established its Fashion Design Center (FDC) to better assist brands and retailers with their design and product development needs.
Hyosung is a comprehensive fiber manufacturer that produces world-class products, providing innovation and solutions to the textile industry. Hyosung’s creora® elastane is the world’s largest elastane brand, supplying the broadest range of stretch fiber offerings supported by exceptional technology and quality. AW 22/23 Textile Trends include three different aspects: Mega-Trend 1, Mega-Trend 2, and Mega-Trend 3.
Mega-Tend 1
Big City Wanderers -Refined basics for all seasons and categories will offer versatility and adaptability. It is all about making things smarter rather than making more. Sub-trends include:
1. Trans seasonal Basic: Due to ongoing lifestyle shifts, a need for trans-seasonal basics has increased, leading basic wear to evolve into more sophisticated iterations.
2. Daily Texture: Classic textures such as a rib, waffle, or crepe jersey gain importance in the casual wear market. Knitted with functional yarns, these familiar textures evolve into must-have essential pieces offering versatility.
3. Versatile City: Consumers expect purchases to have practical functions for multiple uses. Everyday clothing made with functional fabrics that adapt to changing environments will provide reassurance.
Mega-Trend 2
Maximal Techniques – With high functional fabric developments and the need for basic better items fast-tracked due to the global pandemic, demand for high-performing essentials is growing. Sub-trends include:
1. Thermoregulation: As activities shift between different environments and needs, consumers seek core items that adapt to changing temperatures. Cooling and warming techniques will play a key role.
2. Move Booster: Consumers will increasingly expect fabric innovations and comfort stretch as a given, not only for performance wear but also in core items. Update core pieces by emphasizing comfort and support.
3. Tough Layers: As more consumers resume their outdoor activity, apparel needs to work harder to withstand all the elements. Lighter, durable, and protective layers will become essential for outdoor apparel.
Mega-Trend 3
Sensual Moments: Invite physical and emotional comfort – and offer an enhanced soft touch to soothe anxious consumers. Sub-trends include:
1. Relief Softness: Consumers increasingly craving comfort and wanting to feel secure have increased their need for soft, comfortable fabrics.
2. Cozy Plush: Pile fabric, a must item for winter, will be upgraded with soft-touch and eco-friendly fabrics.
3. Decorative Textile: Decorative textile with soft-touch approaches consumers emotionally.
