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The Top 5 Fabric Trends For 2025/26

Fabric is essential to a range of industries and buyers globally. Read on to discover the hottest fabric trends in the market for 2025/26.

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AI-Driven Textile Trends 2025: What You Need to Know About the Future of Fabrics

By Fausto / 5 minutes of reading

Textile trends for 2025 are here! Discover how AI is shaping vibrant colors, unique textures, and patterns that will transform design and interiors in the year ahead.

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How To Select the Best Upholstery Fabrics for 2025

By Samira / 6 minutes of reading

Discover expert tips on how to select the most durable, cost-effective, and stylish upholstery fabrics for your store.

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Eco-Friendly Flair: Revamping Kids’ Fashion with Sustainable Materials and Adaptive Design

By Lela / 6 minutes of reading

Here are the materials and information that must not be missed when updating kids’ collections for the Spring/Summer 2025 season, from adaptive to fantasy-crafted stories. Determine the trends and what needs to be done.

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An Amazing Guide to Fabric Sourcing for Fashion Brands

By Sarah Cornley / 9 minutes of reading

Discover everything fashion businesses need to know about fabric sourcing with this guide. Learn how to find the best suppliers for various projects.

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Textile Sourcing for Men: Finding the Right Fabrics for Designers

By Janet F. Murray / 6 minutes of reading

Textile sourcing for men’s fashion is a complex part of the supply chain. Fortunately, we have research-based solutions to help buyers make good decisions.

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Bamboo Viscose: The Sustainable Fabric Taking 2024 by Storm

By Willa / 7 minutes of reading

Bamboo viscose is the hottest sustainable fabric trend of 2024, with demand surging 26% year-over-year. Discover why eco-conscious consumers and fashion retailers are embracing this soft, absorbent, and ethical material.

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Crafting the 2024 Needlework Landscape with Innovative Supplies and Trends

By Ivy / 6 minutes of reading

Dive into the latest trends and technologies shaping the needlework supplies market in 2024. Discover consumer preferences, sustainable practices, and emerging opportunities that can drive your business forward.

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Innovative Textiles: Top 5 Fabric Trends to Stock in 2024

By Anoshia Riaz / 6 minutes of reading

Stay ahead in spring/summer this year with the top five fabric trends. Read on to discover the stylish materials that can help scale your business in 2024.

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Five Components of a Successful Apparel Factory in 2024

By Just-style.com / 5 minutes of reading

Smartex believes the apparel industry is evolving but without modernisation, factories will be overwhelmed by competing priorities.

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Threading the Needle: On-Point Women’s Textile Directions for Pre-Summer 2024

By Willa / 6 minutes of reading

Discover the top women’s textile trends for Pre-Summer 2024, including investment-worthy styles focused on minimalism, femininity, sheen fabrics, and vacation mood colors.

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