creora® Direction 08/09
Textile Directions for Swimwear : Graphic Attak
Prints continue to play a role in swimwear as the direction is moving
towards the notion that big is better. Giant floral and tropical placement
prints in shocking tones move away from the traditional aqua tone and sunshine
yellow designs. Work with stripes in multi-directional placement,
checkerboard effects and irregular placement for bold impact. Black and
white team with orange, retro yellow and with shots of pink to accentuate
the new look. Fabric surfaces are super compact for reproduction of perfect
prints. Work with laser cutting techniques in free cut fabrics to bond
onto a solid fabric for dramatic contrasting colored cutout effect.PRODUCTS
- creora® performance H-250/H-350 for chlorine resistance and high power compression
- askin® quick drying polyester and UV protection for added function
- MIPAN® nylon in matte or bright luster
- creora® black H-100D for blacker blacks as black is best selling in this sector
- Lightweight creora® lite power linings bring added control and contouring
FABRICS
- MIPAN® polyamide/nylon blended with creora® performance reduces fabric degradation from the sun,
salt, lotions and chlorine
- Interest is growing in polypropylene blended with creora® for the fashion swimwear market
- Smooth surfaces and ultra light fabrics with power stretch
- Compactly constructed four way stretch free cut fabrics with less CMT involved and clean contour
finish are perfect for laser cutting techniques
- Digital and sublimation printing for expressive graphics on compact surfaces
GARMENT APPLICATION
- Swimsuits
- Wide tipping in solid tones frames prints
- Coordinated beachwear utilizes the prints
- Flexible - dramatic printed swimsuits & coordinates that can be incorporated into day and evening
VISUALIZE: RETRO - STRIPES - IMPACT - BOLD - BIG - TROPICAL - VIVID - SMOOTH
