creora® Direction 08/09
Textile Directions for Swimwear : Optical Dare
Astrong 80's retro trend influences swimwear as bright solids team up
with bold stripes and funky graphics for a kaleidoscopic clash. Super
smooth and light stretch fabrics work in finer qualities contrasting with
irregular textures including ciré and bubble effects. Black and white feature
strongly through yarn dyes and prints but it is the brighter acid tones that
look to inject an element of fun. Digital printing enhances the strong graphic
sense while optically bright yarns shimmer through to contrast with an
increased interest in matte cotton touch synthetics. Geared towards the
younger end of the market, fabrics and silhouettes don't just appeal to the
swimwear market but easily transcend funky ready-to-wear.PRODUCTS
- creora® performance H-250/H-350 for chlorine resistance and fit
- creora® black H-100D for dark tones and reduced grin-through
- askin® quick drying and UV protection for lighter weight fabrics
- MIPAN® soft for cotton-like touch air-textured microfiber
FABRICS
- Free cut fabrics incorporating the high power of creora® performance introduce clean edges
reducing the CMT process
- Cotton touch synthetics give this direction a youthful feel
- Open work meshes and exaggerated fishnet for contrast
- Laser cutting openwork bonded onto contrasting
- Polka dots, stripes, abstract, floral influence prints
- Digital and sublimation printing for expressive graphics on compact surfaces
GARMENT APPLICATION
- Swimwear for the younger end of the market
- Tankinis, bikinis and bandinis
- Coordinated beachwear
- Stretch micro shorts, wrap mini skirts and camisole tops that cross over into the ready-to-wear sector
VISUALIZE: FUNKY - SHOUT OUT - BOLD - BUSY - CLASH - URBAN - ACID ACCENTS - GRAPHIC
