Aug 28, 2025
It’s been one hot summer—both where the weather and textile trends are concerned.
For spring 2026, there will be no shortage of things to refresh fashion’s palate.
Textile producers are showcasing collections that reflect the industry’s growing emphasis on comfort, sustainability and technical performance. Across the board, fabrics are softer, lighter, and more versatile, demonstrating how innovation is meeting the evolving needs of designers and consumers alike.
A recent Sourcing Journal article, “Textile Makers Highlight Trends for Fall 2026,” showed a clear direction for Fall 2026 textiles: a move toward fabrics that combine luxury, comfort and performance. Blends that add texture and depth to classic suiting are balancing elegance with drape, while wrinkle-resistant and stretch-enhanced materials are making sophisticated garments easier to wear and maintain. Lightweight, soft yarns and semi-sheer cottons are delivering tactile comfort without sacrificing structure or style. Across the board, the focus is on materials that marry technical innovation with sustainability, giving designers versatile options for elevated, functional, and environmentally conscious collections.
Designers now have access to materials that not only meet aesthetic expectations but also address the growing demand for wearability, technical performance and sustainable practices. From richly textured blends to light, soft wools and wrinkle-resistant, stretchable suiting, the new collections illustrate how the industry is balancing tradition and innovation in preparation for the upcoming season.
Highlight Reel from Texworld NYC Summer 2025
It was a full house in New York City this summer, with attendees in the thousands exploring what 423 global exhibitors from 26 countries had on offer.
Country Pavilions representing El Salvador, India, Korea, Taiwan, Uzbekistan and Vietnam, offered new sourcing options and strategized ways to navigate the ongoing challenge of uncertain tariffs on trade with the United States. The trend Showcase curated by DONEGER | TOBE, offered a peek at Fall/Winter 2026/27 inspiration, which focused on “Fundamentals.” It was all about Cool Classics, Bohemian Basics and Retro Reissues as consumers search for nostalgia in all of its forms, plus an ease of dressing that shifts away from restrictive tailoring.
The Next Gen Innovation Hub featured breakthrough technologies from more than a dozen leading companies, while the new Deadstock Specialty Sourcing area made it easy to see how surplus fabrics can fit into circular sourcing strategies. Suppliers offered novel ideas in the Exhibitor Pitch area powered by Texpertise, and Textile Talks led by industry experts, including a VIP Tariff Briefing Breakfast with Robert Leo, worked to make sense of the supply chain’s current—and constantly shifting—challenges. Co-located Printsource NYC rounded out the experience, giving buyers direct access to trend-right prints and original artwork for fashion, home and lifestyle products.
What Went on at Texworld LA 2025
Not long after NYC, Texworld and Apparel Sourcing Los Angeles, together with Printsource, delivered Messe Frankfurt’s signature textile agenda, but West Coast Style. Exhibitors from more than 16 countries were there, with Taiwan and Vietnam as attendees increasingly look to diversify their sourcing mix. Trend Showcases served as inspiration for new hues and patterns, which were readily available on the show floor, and the Next-Gen Innovation Hub offered innovative new fabrics. The debut Deadstock Specialty Sourcing area offered a hands-on look at more sustainable solutions, while Textile Talks—including a special segment in partnership with Kingpins for all things denim—provided practical insights from industry leaders.
The event reinforced its role as a platform for buyers and suppliers to connect, uncover global sourcing opportunities and explore sustainable and innovative approaches to the textile market. Looking ahead, the Winter 2026 edition in NYC will continue this momentum, expanding its focus on global pavilions, trend-led education and forward-thinking sourcing features.
New Dates for Texworld NYC Winter Edition
Mark your calendars! The Winter Edition of Texworld NYC will take place January 20-22 at the Javits Center in New York City. Expect the same inspiration, education and connection you got during the summer edition, with a focus on what’s ahead for textiles in 2026 and beyond.
What We’re Reading
Whether it’s new duties or paused duties or trade changes, we’re reading about all things impacting the global supply chain this week—plus, where fashion still lags in sustainability.
India Suspends Duties on Raw Cotton Imports, Benefitting US Exporters
India is giving textile and apparel makers a temporary break on raw cotton imports, suspending the 11% customs duty from Aug. 19 to Sept. 30, according to a recent Sourcing Journal article. The move eases pressure from U.S. tariffs and supports American exporters as India, now a net cotton importer, relies heavily on U.S. supply—just ahead of a potential tariff increase later this month.
Content Origin Rules Are Coming. Is Global Supply Chain Ready?
Six weeks after President Trump’s Truth Social post on tariffs with Vietnam, the industry is still trying to understand his reference to a “40% tariff on transshipping.” As outlined in a recent HGI article, officials have said the higher rate applies when products include significant materials from other countries, but many details remain unclear—especially how it will be applied and enforced. Experts suggest the announcement may have been a “test balloon,” leaving businesses unsure how it could affect global supply chains.
The Sustainability Edit from Business of Fashion highlights how fashion continues to stumble—both environmentally and socially. From stalled global agreements on plastics pollution to Swatch facing backlash over a marketing campaign deemed offensive, the industry is grappling with recurring missteps that show there’s still a long way to go in getting sustainability and responsibility right.