The H+ Thematic Fabric Trend for Menswear

Survival, need and extreme desires for self-expression are driving human to adapt to the next phase of evolution, and transhumanism(H+) comes into being. Stephen Hawking predicted that a superhuman race superior to the average human in terms of intelligence, longevity and immunity would rise. In late 2018, the world's first gene-edited baby was born in Shenzhen, China, which aroused controversy about medical ethics, technical risk and behaviour boundaries of scientists. Alita: Battle Angel released in early 2019 tells how the cyborg girl Alita finds and redeems herself. All there suggest that the future people are discussing about may have arrived.

From Korea international textile exhibition and A/W 20/21 PV Paris, we can see the combo of digital technology and street menswear is the direction. Moreover, according to POP's data about catwalk fabrics during four fashion weeks, neon two-way multicolored fabrics, statement-making colorful checked fabrics, the shiny metallic reflective fabric, the vague biological dye-tied fabric, the updated digital camouflage fabric are key.

The metallic surface of fabrics shows iridescent textures. Temperature-sensitive polychromatic particles, reflective particles are combined with iridescent long threads and oily foil or space-dyed yarns to put colors in lightweight taffety and nylon polyester knits. The new two-way multicolored fabric is technical and dreamy, showing the creative design of aesthetics and technical crafts. At the same time, this aesthetic approach integrates color and digital designs.

In PREVIEW IN SEOUL 2019, we can find that the updated two-way multicolored fabric is the highlight. The anodic oxidation thermochromism, multicolored films and torn or broken fabric surfaces work well in men's jacket, outerwear and accessories, making a psychedelic optical artistic effect.

Fabrics show a digital color change effect and the optical artistic style, enhancing tech-tility of fabrics and styles. Neon change color, shell sheen, reflective oily film, iridescent color and holographic gloss add a richer palette to A/W 20/21 knits and menswear. Application: outerwear, trenchcoat, padded coat, outdoor jacket.

Colorful, confident and vibrant checks are the trend for autumn winter 20/21 fabric. High-weight yarns are smooth and technical. Large-scale bicolor or multi-colored checks are developed. Simple fibres such as renewable cotton, organic cotton and tencel blends elevate madras checked fabric via clashed bright colors. New elements are incorporated into classic checks.