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September / October 2017 ~ Textile Insight • 19 TOP PERFORMANCE TRENDS FOR SPRING/SUMMER 2019 the reduction of seams enhances the wearability of the apparel. Clean-cut warp knits, for example, eliminate traditional finishing, and offers the wearer a smooth finish and anti-chaffing experience. Fabrics that Target Running, Biking and Water Sports Running, mountain and road biking are among the sports that continue to grow in popularity as year-round activities. Moisture management is still key, the development of anti-bacterial/anti-stink yarns and finishes are gaining ground. A complete fresh approach now enhances from yarns through to finishes. Demand for cooling technologies is also on the increase. Specifically, fabrics that feel cool to the touch and keep the wearer cool. Achieved through permanent performance in innovative yarn technology to finishes applied at the padding process of the textile production, for Summer 2019 a cool and fresh selection is readily available. Another growth area is water sports. From stand up paddle to kayaking and paddle board yoga, the shift from traditional terra firma sports is shifting to the buoyancy of the ocean, leading to demand for functional water-friendly fabrics. Savvy brands are starting to offer "gym to swim'" collections with collections that feature duality; sports bras in particular offer modern multi-functionality. Rash vests are key, especially with built-in UV protection, compression, salt resistance and soft touch. This isn't without the added detail of prints, pulled from the traditional swimwear market. Swimwear in turn is taking influence from the development of the athleisure market, shown in stronger sports-look inspired swimwear by the pool. This contemporary lifestyle direction sees no bounds. This evolution of living- wear is the next generation of athleisure. O Multi-functional fabrics for multi-tasking consumers Cool touch fabrics Moisture management performance UV protection Anti-bacterial - anti-stink technologies Clean technology and sustainable processes Water and energy saving processes Nylon and polyester recycled yarns Hybrid blends - the best of both worlds, naturals and synthetics continue to develop Multi-functional performance for cross over activities Prints on the increase textileinsight.com Know What's Right. PFC-Free Durable Water Repellent (DWR) for Outdoor Apparel. ® R DWRs damage our environment. MYTH #1 Altopel F 3 is a high-performance, eco-friendly DWR. It's 100% PFC-free, so you can rest assured there's no harm to the earth. FACT #1 888.404.4042 www.BolgerOhearn.com