swimwear

TEXTILE DIRECTIONS 2015
SWIMWEAR
GALACTIC
CELEBRATE
AMAZONIAN
ABSTRACT ESSENCE
SWIMWEAR 2015
GALACTIC
Compact and light fabric structures are inspired by the touch of dolphin skin and fish scales that enhance performance
in the water. Reduced drag and quick dry fabrics feature in ensuring a stealth-like cut through the water. Matte and
bright fabrics feature with lucid accents that glint in the water achieved from yarn use and from metallic and iridescent
print placement and tipping. creora® highclo™ guarantees longevity, with high compression knits zoned into strategic
points to create core stability for support, allowing swimmers to glide through the water effortlessly.
In addition to traditional racer back one piece suits and sculpting swim shorts for men, fabrics must be quick dry and
hydrophobic in encouraging speed. A growing sector for the fitness swimwear sector is the inclusion of built-in bra support, inspired by the sports bra sector.
PRODUCTS
•creora® highclo™ H-350S super chlorine resist for
•engineered compression, high chlorine resistance and fit
•for regular use in chlorinated water
BLENDING PARTNERS
•Polypropylene for the lightest of fabrics
•MIPAN® aquaX fast drying and UV protection
•MIPAN® regen
•askin® polyester with quick dry and UV protection
•MIPAN® fine for soft touch liners with high
•compression for built-on bra cups and shaping liners for
•core stability
FABRICS
•Lightweight high compression compact structured warp
•knits
•Bright nylon for changeant effects
•Matte/bright combinations for contrast in a suit
•Clean cut warp knits with flatlock seams – use iridescent
•yarns for refelctive elements
•Soft stretch mesh for additional compression
•Bonded seams
•Placement prints
•Sleek surfaces for reduced drag
•Body mapping contrasting level power knits within a suit
•Hydrophobic finishes – nano technology
TARGET MARKETS
•Men and women’s competitive swimwear and triathlons
•Aqua fitness swimwear with built-in sports bras and
•zoned high compression shaping and tummy zones
Glide – Compact – Iridescent - Lightweight
SWIMWEAR 2015
CELEBRATE
A global celebration of traditional festivals inspires this fashion swimwear group from the polka dots of flamenco to the
dramatic graphics of Day of the Dead from Mexico to Hawaiian lei greeting. This trend can be worked in a pretty and
kitsch direction through to a post punk odyssey for the younger end of the market.
A strong graphic impact with a great sense of humour features, but with a respect of traditional celebrations. Intense
color tones in solids and prints with black as a bestselling tone especially for shaping swimwear for a slimming effect.
Shaping isn’t just applied to swimwear but also for increased interest in shaping beachwear for the complete look.
PRODUCTS
•creora® performance H-350 for standard chlorine
•resistance, engineered compression and streamlined
•shaping
•creora® dyeable™ H-550 with superior colorfastness
BLENDING PARTNERS
•askin® polyester and MIPAN® aquaX for quick dry
•and anti UV
•MIPAN® rexy for high gloss finishes
•MIPAN® soft full dull and bright yarns for color
•contrasts
•prizma® cat dye for neon brights
TARGET MARKETS
•Young end of the market for fun and fantasy embracing
•global celebrations
•Sophisticated shaping swimwear with strong body
•sculpting emphasis
•Lightweight shaping for all sectors of the industry
•Shaping beachwear make the most of the intense tones
•on offer in solids and prints
FABRICS
•Compact warp knits with high compression for
•shapewear
•Solid and printed clean-cut warp knits for embellishment
•in the form of frills and ruffles
•Lightweight matte and bright circular knits for outer
•shell drape and ruching
•Digital prints for modern and kitsch applications
•Sublimation prints enhanced through surface
•manipulation
•High compression lightweight warp and circular knits for
•shaping liners
•Power mesh
•Single jersey with stretch and supports for shaping
•beachwear
Cultural – Fun – Kitsch – Festive
SWIMWEAR 2015
AMAZONIAN
Strong, matte and glistening aspects appeal especially for the fashion and shaping swimwear sector feature instilling
this Amazonian spirit. Eyecatching natural colors are key in this group from sharp lime greens and natural browns tones
through to tropical pinks and soft grays accentuared with classic metallics.
Innovative printing techniques take on a larger scale, adapting to the form when stretched to full. Fabric structures also
take on a textural approach through optical and physical applications from fancy jacquards to laminated prints and plisse
effects. The natural nuance of this ttrend in both bright and matte application teamed with recylled synthetics and natural
fibers in completing the natural look.
PRODUCTS
•creora® eco H-550 for enhanced sustainability
•creora® performance H-350 for soft high
•compression knits
BLENDING PARTNERS
•MIPAN® regen™ recycled nylon and regen™ recycled
•polyester continues the respect towards nature
•MIPAN® soft full dull yarns for depth in incorporating
•the tones on offer
•MIPAN® soft air textured yarns for a natural crepe
•effect
•prizma® cationic dyeable polyester for deep and vivid
•tones
•cotna® cotton touch polyester
•Viscose, linen and cotton for single jersey and jacquards
•with soft shaping for coordinating beachwear
FABRICS
•Dry touch warp knits with high compression
•Soft shaping circular knit liners
•Calendared finishing for a natural gleam
•Jacquard knits with optical yarn relief through to
•openwork crochet effects
•Polyurethane prints enhance the matte and natural base
•surface
•Rascheltronic knits with organic openwork effects
•Sublimation prints in bi and multi colored combinations
•Seersucker surfaces and textured plisse effects for
•raised aspects
•Metallic prints for contrast
TARGET MARKETS
•Sophisticated sculpting shapewear – enhanced with gold
•hardware for a glamour application
•Amazonian styling – strong and sculpted with added
•softening effects through detail and soft layers
•Coordinating shaping beachwear
Textured – Bold – Strong – Lively
SWIMWEAR 2015
ABSTRACT ESSENCE
Cubism and Fauvism inspire prints, as abstract relief and jacquards offered in both textured and prints add a camouflage
effect to colorways. What you see isn’t necessarily what you get; there is a need for exploration, a meeting of past
masterpieces with the technology and performance delivered by today’s yarns.
creora® performance delivers high compression fabrics in warp and circular knits, with high gloss through to smooth
natural touch for a more casual aspect. Solid tones gleam while matte bases carry the abstract appearance of graphics.
Featherweight bases look optically heavier through the application of prints with glamorous white an anchor in the entire
trend.
PRODUCTS
•creora® performance H-350 for regular chlorine
•resistance
•creora® highclo™ H-350S high chlorine resistance
•creora® dyeable™ H-550 for intense color longevity
BLENDING PARTNERS
•askin® anti UV and cool touch polyester and opaque
•whites
•MIPAN® aquaX cool touch, quick dry and anti UV
•MIPAN® bright, trilobal and matte nylon
•MIPAN® rexy for modern glisten
•Iridescent sewing threads
TARGET MARKETS
•A vibrant delivery for all ages of the swimwear sector
•Shaping aspects in swimwear for one-piece and bikinis
•in light, medium and firm control
•Fashion/sporty styling – cool and casual enhanced with
•the prints on offer
•Laser cutting
•UV protection in both swimwear and coordinating
•beachwear
FABRICS
•Matte and bright compact warp knits perfect in bright
•solid tones and prints
•Lightweight clean cut warp knits – laser cutting and
•punch out details for bonding techniques and
•contrasting colorways
•Circular featherweight shaping liners – super soft touch
•Abstract relief jacquard – left plain or overprinted to
•highlight the texture of the base fabrics
•Circular knits for liners and outer shells
•Pique structures – plain or overprinted for textural effect
•with prints
•Raised rib relief
•Digital prints
•Single jersey in cotton or viscose blends with spandex
•for beachwear – this trend is perfect for the print
•inspiration
Lucidity – Expressive – Optical - Elegant