Optically deceiving, this is a classic direction with warp knits features strongly in matte handles for woven-like delivery. Trousers and jackets look true and tailored with sharper colors key to this group. It's time to move away from the classic black and gray and deliver some gusto with color throughout the different deliveries. A sense of urban renewal features, with recyled fibers including MIPAN® regen recycled nylon teamed with creora® eco-soft for a stoic sustainable message.

Bold and deceptive in its delivery, ribs and stripes feature, you really need to play around with contrasting yarns, colors and spongy textures to enhance the look. There is also a strong delivery of classic interlock and traditional urban activewear being reworked into more sophisticated mix'n'match ready-to-wear leading the way to innovative finishes and prints. Certain elements also pull from the activewear sector, with double-sided knit/woven contrasts and functional elements given a new comfort level with creora® spandex/elastane.

PRODUCTS

• · creora® eco-soft for teaming with natural and sustainable yarns
• · creora® Color+ when intense tones are required

BLENDING PARTNERS

• · Cotton
• · Merino wool
• · Recycled synthetics - MIPAN® regen recycled nylon and regen™ recycled polyester
• · MIPAN® tri-lobal nylon
• · Modal and Tencel® lycoell for soft touch and sustainable aspect when teamed with creora® eco-soft
• · prizma® polyester for vibrant brights

FABRICS

• · Double sided fabrics – bond contrasting colors and textures for added detail
• · Spacer fabrics
• · Update basic warp and circular knits with 3D optical prints – create illusive surface effects for added interest
• · Stretch jacquards with flat finish with contrasting matte/bright yarns for optical effect
• · Warp knits mimic classic cavalry twill and herringbone effects
• · Interlock is revised and reworked for a new look – consider yarn dyed effects and high performance finishing
• · Yarn dyed stripes and ribs in circular and warp knit
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  High twist crepe aspects to circular knits with bounce – offered in full matte or taken to an interesting level through luster

• · Sublimation and digital prints give this predominantly knit based direction a new lease of life

TARGET MARKETS

• · Knitted tailored offerings for men and women with comfort fit stretch
• · Smart casualwear for men and women with comfort stretch and a sporty accent
• · Urban streetwear