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Fall/winter 2025/2026 collection – trends in embroidery and textile decoration

We are all feeling the times we live in very intensely. Feeling is also one of the most important concepts for the fall/winter 2025/2026 collection. Listening to our gut and following our emotions. This trend report with its inspiration, photos and ideas invites you to do just that:

Textile surfaces will have a very soft appearance and stimulate our sense of touch with exciting haptic experiences. Hairy leather, (fake) fur as well as snake and reptile leather (or imitations) will often be used

Handmade decorations enhance every item of clothing in a luxurious way and bring glamor to both new collections and special upcycling processes. These give new glamor to unsold or faulty goods.

BLACK is a must in every winter collection –  will surprise you this season with luxurious surfaces and interesting coatings:

The trend of adding value to new or even faulty fabrics with unique embroidery or finishes is also continuing in the denim sector:

“Normally ” an autumn/winter collection is dominated by dark colors. But next winter there will also be lots of bold colors and white or off-white tones:

Each new season offers the perfect opportunity to integrate innovative techniques into the collections. At the same time, everyone is trying not to spend too much money on finishing. Here we take a look at some of the highlights from the areas of fringing technology, 3D printing, AI-based embroidery design, sublimation and laser technology:

It seems as if we are being watched in the next winter collection, because faces are a recurring theme in many of the collection themes. Embroidered, printed or in combination with other finishing techniques. Here are a few inspirations:

LAYERING is/will remain important. People want to feel as comfortable as possible in any environment, so it is very practical to wear several layers. Layering is also being used more and more in textile finishing to emphasize depth and structure:

NATURE – we see many natural fabrics on the one hand and designs inspired by nature on the other. At the same time, new and surprising materials are constantly being developed, which immediately find their way into fashion, sportswear and accessories:

Another important point on the designers’ list for the new winter collection: structure and texture. This can be achieved in embroidery using special techniques such as fringe or moss embroidery, but also in the combination of embroidery with innovative textured prints:

Our conclusion: ” anything goes “, but it is more important than ever to work differently and incorporate fresh ideas. And you need the right partners to be able to turn ideas into wearable fashion. We can all bring a little more function or glamor to the collections at any time – and if you need help – we’re ready!

Companies, individuals and organizations mentioned in this trend report:

https://www.alphacam.de
https://www.barktex.com/de
https://www.burg-halle.de
https://www.dupont.de/brands/tyvek.html
https://grdxkn.com/
https://www.gs-uk.com/
https://gunold.de
https://haagdesign.de/
https://www.instagram.com/watch_that_patch/ (Olha Turzhanska)
https://www.modefachschule.de
https://modiembroidery.com/
https://nodety.com
https://www.reiner-knochel.com
https://www.revoltech.com
https://rumiindia.com
https://shop.madebykasia.com
https://www.sulky.it/ (Sam Fashion Italy)
https://www.tex.reutlingen-university.de/de/startseite
https://www.world-of-textiles.com/

Text and photos: Reiner Knochel

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