Creora, the leading elastane producer, previews new fabrics and trends for Spring/Summer 2017 season that the company will present at Interfilière Paris exhibition that takes place from 4-6 July.

Hyosung, the owner of the brand, will showcase the ultimate in fashion and function in swimwear and lingerie by exhibiting creora highclo super chlorine resistant elastane, and creora Color+ dyeable elastane for new colourful lace.

“We always strive to create unique designs for our customers. creora Color+ dyeable elastane has allowed us to expand structures and enhance softness while delivering deeper darker colour shade for lace without grin through,” commented Xu Liangfu, Chairman of DongYang HongJi Lace in China, which uses creora Color+ to produce lace collections.

Intimate apparel trends

A delicate and innocent direction, Precious is inspired by the simplest of moments and activities. Cellulosic fibres feature with modal and cotton combined with creora eco soft elastane delivering a soft and delicate effect against the skin.

A need to update the shapewear sector is delivered in Divine Lines, as fashion and function continue to collude. It is the essential ingredient of the power that creora Power Fit elastane can deliver to garments combined with the active ingredients of high performance synthetics that enhance the wearability from cool touch to moisture management in delivering 24/7 comfort, the company reports.

Through Revive homage is paid to the industrialization of the 20th century. The core inspiration also appeals to the final garment design as we look to decorative details and corsetry styling. creora Black elastane for deeper darker black enhances the dark side of this direction. The industrial aspect also contains plenty of appeal for the menswear market, as well as being able to offer a steam punk approach with a rebellious spirit for the younger consumer.

As wellbeing continues to drive the increased interest in fitness, it is only natural that the active intimates market is forecast to grow. On Target topic features performance fibres that deliver a powerful function when teamed with creora Power Fit elastane.

Swimwear trends

Geared towards the performance swim sector, Equilibrium fabrics are light and compact in structure, in order to enhance performance. Quick dry, support and longevity from the rigors of chlorinated pools are key factors, delivered by super chlorine resistant creora highclo.

It’s time to party and have some fun as a combination of carnival combined with tropical aspects feature in Jamboree energetic and bright direction, delivered in solids and prints. This trend embraces a more abstract element in delivering an exciting offering to the consumer. The focus is on intense and bright hues with creora Color+ dyeable elastane.

Glamorous Prima Donna enters the swimwear sector, featuring solids and classic black with gloss and pearlized effects and new opalescent finishes. Fabric construction is very clean and compact ranging from circular knits for clever drape detail through to high power warp knits for shaping with creora Power Fit.

Summer Loving is inspired by a process of disconnection from the furore of our 24/7 hyper connected frenzied lifestyle. Taking a trip down memory lane, the range takes us back to the 1950s. The fabrics have a more textured aspect from grainy soft touch to cotton-touch fluidity with creora Power Fit.

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