PV is the Mecca for fabric directions and the recent summer edition played true to its spirit with fresh inspirations in terms of the variety and experimentation. While the textured fabrics played up interesting options with 3D ornamentations, the elevated ones offered visually attractive alternatives with wrinkling and flocking. The transparent brigade continues to grow stronger with variations and so does openwork. Comfort and strength were two dominant factors that were incorporated with much seriousness for the up and about consumer with a dynamic lifestyle…
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Bonded fabrics are a source of inspiration for this spring. Along with imparting the fabric with strength, it increases its functionality too. It facilitates fabrics that are transparent or too delicate, like net that is merged with voile to make it wearable. These can be worked with from both sides and give an aesthetically appealing look.
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Moving away from the smooth surfaces, these give a much textured look, resembling chunky weaves and knits. Integrating a gamut of colour options, different elements are brought together to bring versatility to the final fabric. The weave plays with the warp and weft techniques and adjusts sequins and other 3D structures in-between. [/tab]
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Openwork is always a welcome sight for the summer, as intricate and decorative patterns take centre stage. With an obvious use of different kinds of net, mesh and crochet was the influx of laser cut patterns, schiffli embroidery and loose plain weaves with surface ornamentations. The construction of this fabric is such that it looks ornamental and the value addition is intrinsic.[/tab]
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Embracing a natural and raw factor, were the crushed, fabrics. While some were genuinely incorporated with a crumpled surface, there were a few interesting ones that only appeared to be wrinkled through dyeing and print techniques. Popular fabrics in this category included seersucker, denim and lightweight chambray. [/tab]
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Experimentation with different techniques was at play to achieve raised surfaces. The structure seemed to be changing from the inside and outside with complications being tackled with to increase the visual appeal. Quilting, flocking, heat set fabrics gave way to brasso, dive knits and placement embroidery with lace. [/tab]
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Comfort is the key trend this season with flexibility being top priority. The focus has shifted to an active lifestyle where fabrics do not restrict, but assist in achieving their goal through ample stretch being present in twill, denim, mercerized cotton and polyester, lycra blends and lightweight knits. [/tab]
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The reign of transparency only becomes stronger this season with several fabrics being merged together to create diaphanous options where sheer and opaque both can be found. Embroidery on organza along with lurex on brasso were popular, along with heat set brasso, schiffli on cutwork, georgettes and open knits.
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