The great outdoors calls as a strong sense of environmental responsibility to our oceans beckons as the focus is placed on seriously saving the planet. A surfer influence inspires the freedom of movement in this direction, again proposing multi functional pieces that will work when stand up paddling to sitting in a beach cafe.

Recycled synthetics play an integral role with both MIPAN® regen recycled nylon and regen™ recycled polyester being integral to the eco conscious mood. From the beach to the surf, swimwear fabrics takes on a natural touch combined with added function in the form of UV protection. This direction has a laid back mood, evident in the natural and semi-dull aspects that come through. Prints aren’t brazens, instead an aged, sun dried aspect features.

A renewed technically features inspired by the neoprene of wetsuits as spacer fabrics and double From a design point of view rash vests and tankinis look just as good on the beach as they do in the street, adding value to the consumer. This mood is hugely eco-conscious, befitting to the surroundings it will be worn in.

PRODUCTS

• · creora® highclo™– super chlorine resistant spandex/elastane
• · creora® Power Fit – spandex/elastane for shaping
• · creora® eco-soft – low heat settable spandex/elastane to blend with cellulose yarns

COMPANION FIBERS

• · Beach protection with MIPAN® aqua-X and askin® polyester that have UV protection and quick dry function
• · MIPAN® regen recycled nylon and regen™ recycled polyester for enhanced sustainability
• · cotna® - cotton touch polyester
• · Textured synthetic yarns for a grainy feel
• · Dull synthetic yarns for a matte finish
• · Modal, kapok and cotton with creora® eco-soft for coordinating beachwear

CONSIDER

• · Incorporating UV protection from yarns and treatments is added bonus in protection
• · Cotton-touch spacers for a neoprene look for swimwear and beach apparel
• · High compression liners for core stability in soft natural hands
• · Ombre effects on prints
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  Cotton and creora® eco-soft low heat settable spandex/elastane for terry toweling, raw touch jersey and interlock for beach/surf/streetwear

• · Grainy-touch structures through to brushed circular and warp knits on the face and technical side of fabrics
• · Compact fabrics with a textured touch from textured synthetics with a natural feel
• · Sueded touch features
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  A raw and natural feel features with slub cotton and linen teamed with creora® eco-soft low heat settable spandex/elastane in microfine single knits

• · Retro aspects and discharge prints feature
• · Cotton touch spacer styled fabrics for outer layers - a sporty/surf style with a molded silhouette
• · Double knits for a spongy touch reversible option

TARGET MARKETS

• · Unisex beach lifestyle - from the beach to the street
• · Surfwear
• · Sporty styling - bikinis, tankinis and rash guards