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Hello. This is Kimura from the ApparelX Trend Blog editorial team.
In this blog post, we'll be discussing the trend colors, materials, and keywords for the Fall/Winter 2026-27 season!
For the Spring/Summer 2026 season, trends centered on "lightness," "coolness," and "transparency" are likely to become even more prominent in the apparel industry.
ApparelX've compiled our own unique perspective on color trends and noteworthy materials for the spring/summer season.
Wax Paper - Warm Cream White
A nuanced white that's somewhere between butter yellow and off-white, following the trends of the Spring/Summer season.
Because of its simple color scheme, it pairs well with the natural colors and textile of the materials, as well as the feel of wool. It's a versatile item that works year-round, and its soft, subdued colors further enhance the appeal of autumn and winter materials.
Cocoa Brown - A soft brown shade.
Against the backdrop of recent brown color trends such as camel and mocha brown, this chocolate-like brown blends seamlessly into a more chic look.
It pairs well with autumn/winter materials such as corduroy and tweed, enhancing their fuzzy and appearance. Simply incorporating it into your wardrobe will add a seasonal and trendy feel.
Deep & Rich Colors
Transformative Teal – A deep blue-green.
A deep, rich blue-green reminiscent of the deep sea. It's an impressive color that exudes both calmness and presence.
Combining it with textured materials like corduroy or glossy satin further enhances the depth and texture of the colors.
It harmonizes well with neutral colors, creating an elegant and sophisticated style. This versatile color can add depth and accent to your outfit.
Fresh Purple - A vibrant and vivid purple.
Purple, a color that has long been cherished in Japan as a noble color, possesses both vibrancy and elegance.
The impression changes dramatically depending on the material, from glossy satin-like fabrics to textile , tussar like materials.
The striking color will add an accent to your styling while also creating a refined and sophisticated atmosphere.
Energy Color
Green Grow ~A luminous yellow-green~
With the Y2K and Heisei revival trends in full swing, this yellow-green color has a luminous quality reminiscent of neon or phosphorescent light. Its vibrancy is enhanced when combined with lightweight materials like nylon and taffeta , or with glossy fabrics. When paired with simple, dark tones, it could become a striking accent color for a more subdued autumn/winter style.
A dry texture reminiscent of paper or sand is a key element of the 2026 Spring/Summer collection.
Materials with a ripple-like texture, such as yoryu (wrinkle crepe), voile, and chiffon, are characterized by their ability to create a refreshing feeling both visually and tactilely.
The beautiful luster and colors that catch the eye, the striking appearance and elegant silhouette.
It offers a cool, refreshing sensation and a supple feel against the skin. It's characterized by its cool and comfortable wear.
This material is made from delicate, fine-count 160/1 Ramie that has been softened and kneaded to create a unique texture.
It has an elegant finish that combines the firmness and luster characteristic of Ramie.
After tightly twisting 100% linen thread to create the textile, the textile is dried in a relaxed state, causing it to shrink and creating a unique wrinkled texture.
This material, with its rich texture, doesn't cling to the skin due to the shape of its wrinkles, making it perfect for items that feel cool and refreshing.
Textiles with a structured, breathable feel, such as those with a leno weave weave, are also attracting attention.
The textured surface, similar to seersucker fabric, prevents the material from sticking to the skin, achieving a balance of comfort and design in items for the height of summer.
This fabric is made from 100% lawn textile and dyed using a special dyeing machine, resulting in a natural texture and softness.
Because it's lawn, it has a nice level of transparency, making it ideal for summer shirts and other similar garments.
This mini seersucker textile features natural stretch, a wrinkled texture, and fluorine-free water-repellent properties, resulting in a natural wrinkled look, natural stretch, and a textured surface that prevents the fabric from sticking to the skin.
In addition to being quick-drying, it uses an environmentally friendly, fluorine-free water-repellent agent.
This is a loosely woven, highly breathable leno weave textile.
This textile is also recommended for sheer jackets and other items suitable for spring and summer, which are currently trending.
The light, airy feel of the fabric makes it easy to incorporate into layered styles and light outerwear, allowing for a wide range of styling possibilities.
This nylon-blend organza fabric features a naturally wrinkled surface and a soft, supple texture.
The subtle wrinkles within the sheer fabric give it a sophisticated, effortless look, making it perfect for light jackets and other outerwear suitable for spring and summer.
This beautiful organza fabric has a glass-like appearance, thanks to the use of round-section thread that have high light transmittance.
pleats enhances the beauty of the shadows, making it ideal for pleats pleated skirts and other garments.
organza, characterized by the natural coolness of cotton, is given a moderate firmness and crispness through resin processing.
This lightweight material has a subtle, elegant sheerness, making it suitable for both casual and dressy occasions.
Since around last year, ultra-thin to lightweight denim materials have appeared, overturning the notion that denim equals hot.
A new, lightweight denim textile that can be worn comfortably even in summer is becoming increasingly popular.
Denim that utilizes transparency and a faded look is a material to watch this summer, refreshing the traditional image of denim.
This material is said to be difficult to manufacture in Japan as it is used for lightweight denim. Three color variations are achieved through careful control of the dye concentration.
Since the color is not removed by washing from a rigid state, the quality is stable.
This is a 5-ounce selvedge chambray fabric.
This fabric is thin and soft, and comes in a range of colors from deep hues to light blues, making it ideal for shirts, pants, and more.
This lightweight denim fabric has just the right amount of transparency. It retains the look and feel of denim while offering a light and refreshing wearing experience.
With each wash, the color fades naturally, and the rubbed areas become lighter in fading , creating a unique "aging" effect that you can enjoy.
In addition to basic features such as breathability, sweat absorption, and quick drying, additional functions such as cooling sensation, UV protection, antibacterial properties, and deodorizing effects are becoming indispensable in Japan, which is experiencing scorching summers.
Functional materials that offer both heat protection and comfort are an essential choice for spring and summer products.
This textile boasts functionality such as a cool-to-the-touch feel and a UV blocking rate of over 80%, while also featuring a seersucker -like texture created by a salt-shrinking process.
It features the smooth, comfortable feel characteristic of nylon.
Its greatest strengths are its water absorption and diffusion capabilities, similar to dropping water on a desert, and the resulting quick drying time.
The weft thread, through a blend with elastic polyester thread, possesses both moderate firmness and stretchability.
The special processing creates a wrinkled texture and a dry feel, making it comfortable against the skin. Combined with its moisture-wicking and quick-drying properties, this material is perfect for a variety of items to help you get through the hot summer.
This comfortable material feels cool and refreshing the moment you touch it, thanks to the ceramic particles in the thread.
In addition to its cooling sensation, it boasts exceptional stretchability, wrinkle resistance, and washability.
Furthermore, the mesh material gives a visually cool impression even when the product is hanging.
Materials made with washi (Japanese paper) thread are also attracting attention as materials for spring and summer.
It features excellent breathability, moisture absorption, and quick-drying properties, keeping you feeling dry and comfortable for extended periods.
Using washi paper, a uniquely Japanese material, in the textile is an effective approach for differentiation.
This material is recommended not only domestically but also globally, as it can showcase "Japanese-ness" to overseas audiences.
Made with washi paper-based cotton jersey, this textile is lightweight and recommended for spring and summer cut-and-sew tops.
The colors are named after traditional Japanese color names, creating a warm and soft lineup perfect for spring.
This textile, made using washi paper, is highly absorbent and quick-drying, lightweight, and has a crisp, dry texture.
By applying a special Wash Finish processing Wash Finish, we have created a softer and more natural-looking material.
By using "Biwa," a Japanese washi paper thread, and combining it with the finest Belgian linen, we were able to further enhance the smooth texture and refreshing feel of both materials.
The textile has been treated with a Plat Air-In process to create a soft and puffy texture.
What did you think?
The Spring/Summer 2026 season will be a time when "lightness," "coolness," and "functionality" are central themes, while also allowing for diverse expressions in terms of color and material.
It's not enough to simply adopt trends; it's crucial to add a brand's unique interpretation through material selection and design specifications.
We hope that this introduction to trending colors and materials will be of some help to you in creating your products.
This time we focused on textile, but ApparelX carries all the materials you need for making clothes, so please be sure to check us out.
