The radical changes in politics and society are also influencing the textile and garment sector. Digitization is one of the key words and we are constantly surprised by new developments in smart technologies. On the other hand, many consumers are re-thinking their values, they are more informed and more critical which can be seen also in sales figures.

Nowadays, High-Tech materials are affordable for everybody and are fascinating people no matter with gender or generation. At the same time, natural materials are having their come-back and sustainable companies and products are booming.

Society’s diremption is also pictured in the colour palette for the winter 20/21 season; there are loud, bright and intensive colours on one side as well as subtle, natural and earthy tones on the other. Same with the fabrics: transparent, coated and high-gloss finished materials share the market with matt and structured fabrics made of natural fibres and threads.

The latest trends in embroidery and effect seams

Transparency will remain a strong topic; besides clear materials, milky and semi-transparent foils are becoming more important.

Many fashion brands are following the trend of individualizing and personalizing their collections. To do so, high quality luxury hand embroideries can be the perfect solution. The company Rumi Embroideries India, for example, is using Gunold’s industrial embroidery threads for their noble hand crafted designs. The glow-in-the-dark thread Glowy and Gunold’s new effect thread Poly Star used by Rumi Embroideries India for luxury hand embroidered details. Looking for volume and embossed effects on a fabric or garment, the use of effect seams can be very useful. To achieve the perfect look, use an embroidery or effect thread instead of a standard sewing thread.

Reiner Knochel