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Every manner of textile has a seat at the table this season. Natural and man-made fibers, bio-based products and even wearables are now represented along with an array of blends, finishes and treatments. Cottons, linen, hemp and merino take a stand for S/S18 alongside polys, nylons and engineered materials that feel natural. Likewise new natural fiber offerings have the touch and look of slick synthetics. Sustainability remains a focus, with eco- attributes such as recycled, chemical-free and waterless important. However, sustainability, like product news in general, took a backseat at a unique OR where politics and trade show flux were front and center. This emerging platform of textile equality for active/outdoor is indicative of an industry keen on unity and community going forward. n KEY TAKE AWAY 2 trendinsightmag.com © 2017 Formula4media LLC. Outdoor Retailer Summer Market Textile Equality 1 TREND INSIGHT ™ is a trademark of Formula4Media, LLC. © 2017 all rights reserved. The opinions by authors and contributors to Trend Insight are not necessarily those of the editors or publishers. Articles appearing in Trend Insight may not be reproduced in whole or in part without the express permission of the publisher. Formula4Media, LLC, P.O. Box 23-1318, Great Neck, NY 11023. Tel: 516-305-4709. Publisher .................................... Jeff Nott: jnott@formula4media.com Editor-in-Chief ...................Emily Walzer: emilywalzer@sbcglobal.net Contributor .......................................................Jennifer Ernst Beaudry Art Director .....................................................................Francis Klaess Production.............Brandon Christie: bchristie@formula4media.com CARPE TRENDEM 1. Cordura's 50-year anniversary celebration includes a collab with Cotton Incorporated's TransDRY moisture management tech. 2. More on the performance cotton front from Delta Galil with RealCool and RealLasting treatments. 3. Eastman's Avra performance polyester fiber gains market traction with new blends. 4. Klingler Asia offers a 4-way stretch poly blend with a "tropical wool look." 5. On-trend linen tunic from True Grit. 6. Nau gives the classic jean jacket a modern twist with hemp. 7. PrimaLoft shows off new fiber and yarn collection. 8. DuPont's bio-based Sorona as an eco-insulation. 9. Schoeller's EcoNyl mulesing-free merino.10. Nilit teams with New Balance to create an ultra-lightweight, stretch woven for run apparel. 1 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 2 3