Acidic tones to abstract graphics inject a lively spirit into swimwear, as anything goes as long as it is noticeable. This direction isn’t for your shrinking violet, it is for those who want to make a statement and have fun poolside or on the beach. Sharp and funky, there’s a vibrancy that runs through this group inspired by quirky pop stars Nicki Minaj and Katy Perry thought to Tokyo’s Harjuku girls. This direction is statement making and pulls from all things quirky and mismatched in offering a unique concept for the swimwear sector that crosses through to casualwear.

From the brilliance of synthetics to the cotton-touch of purity derived from synthetics these all marry with creora® highclo™ H-350S in creating feel good swimwear that oozes fun. Textures feature from precise and compact to irregular blister effects. Shaping aspects features as some elements of this direction can be delivered for the mainstream market were shaping is considered the norm.

PRODUCTS

• · creora®highclo™ H-350S longer lasting chlorine resistance
• · creora®performance H-350 for standard chlorine resistance

BLENDING PARTNERS

• · MIPAN® rexy for modern day luster
• · MIPAN® rexy II for iridescent shimmer
• · Brilliant and bright synthetic surfaces
• · Powdery, candy touch MIPAN® soft air textured yarns for a contrasting dull cotton textured touch
• · Woven cotton/creora® for beachwear
• · Modal/creora® for beachwear coverups

FABRICS

• · Double knits
• · Bonded knits – solid/print for reversible options in the swimwear sector
• · Circular knits – lightweight in high gloss or paper touch finish
• · Blistered jacquard effects – rounded surfaces
• · Woven fabrics with stretch for coordinating beachwear
• · Kitsch and funky prints
• · Yarn dyed stripes
• · Digital prints
• · Glitter prints
• · Metallic prints

GARMENT APPLICATIONS

• · High fashion swimwear for the young at heart
• · Funky swimwear and beachwear for the younger end of the girls and boys market