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Hello.
I'm mammy from the ApparelX Trend Blog editorial department.
In this blog, I would like to explain the trend colors and materials for the upcoming Spring/Summer 2026 season.
As we approach the spring/summer 2026 season, trends centered around "lightness," "coolness," and "transparency" are likely to become more prominent in the apparel industry.
We have compiled a unique ApparelX perspective on color trends and popular materials for the spring/summer season.
The symbol of 2026SS is pale tones that combine softness and coolness.
Soft pink is a versatile color that has a gentle and elegant impression and is easy to incorporate as an accent color.
By combining it with light materials such as chiffon and organza, both the color and material create a light and airy mood that is perfect for spring and summer.
Citrus yellow is a color that gives a fresh and positive impression.
This color will brighten up your mood and bring a sense of the season when you incorporate it into your styling.
Ice blue is a color that is gaining attention as it gives a visually cool feeling.
By combining it with a sheer or transparent material, it creates an even cooler and cleaner impression.
On the other hand, vivid colors that make a strong impression are also the colors to watch this spring and summer.
Deep blue gives an impression of intelligence and sophistication, and is a color that enhances the design even with a simple silhouette.
Suitable for urban and modern styles.
Flame red is a key color that symbolizes the energy of summer, just like the sun.
By combining it with natural materials such as linen, it is possible to create a strong yet relaxed look.
The brown color scheme that has continued since 2025AW continues to attract attention in 2026SS.
Mocha brown is a deep yet soft color.
By combining it with light textiles such as sheer materials, you can update it for spring and summer.
Sand beige is a color that blends well with the skin and gives a natural and elegant impression.
It is a color that can be easily incorporated into a wide range of items and easily coordinated with other colors.
Dry textures reminiscent of paper or sand are a key element of the 2026SS collection.
Materials with a rippling appearance, such as yoryu (wrinkle crepe), voile, and chiffon, are characterized by their ability to create a refreshing feeling both visually and tactilely.
Beautiful luster and color, striking appearance and elegant silhouette.
It has a cool feeling in your hands and a soft texture. It is characterized by a refreshing and comfortable feel.
This material is made from delicate, fine-count 160/1 Ramie that has been gently kneaded to give it its texture.
It has an elegant finish that combines the firmness and luster that are characteristic of Ramie.
The 100% linen thread is tightly twisted into textile, and then the textile is dried in a relaxed state, causing it to shrink and create a unique wrinkled texture.
This material has a lot of texture and its wrinkled shape means it stays away from the skin, making it perfect for items with a refreshing feel.
Structural textiles that give a sense of breathability, such as leno weave weave, are also attracting attention.
The textured feel, similar to that of seersucker fabric, allows it to breathe well against the skin, making it both comfortable and stylish for summer items.
This 100% lawn textile is dyed using a special dyeing pot, giving it a natural texture and softness.
Since it is lawn, it has a moderate transparency and is recommended for summer shirts.
This mini seersucker textile has natural stretch, wrinkle processing, and fluorine-free water repellency, and is characterized by its natural wrinkles, natural stretch, and uneven texture that allows it to move freely against the skin.
Not only is it quick-drying, but it also uses an environmentally friendly fluorine-free water repellent.
It is a loosely woven, highly breathable twill textile.
This fabric is also textile for sheer jackets for spring and summer, which have become a trend in recent years.
The light, airy feel of the fabric catches the breeze, making it easy to incorporate into layered styles and light outerwear, making it versatile.
This nylon-blend organza features a naturally wrinkled surface and a soft, supple feel.
The wrinkles in the sheer fabric give it a nice casual look, making it a great choice for outerwear such as light jackets for spring and summer.
This beautiful glass-like organza is made from round-section thread that is highly transparent to light.
Pleating the pleats brings out the beauty of the shadows, so it is also recommended for pleats long skirts.
organza features the natural coolness of cotton, and is processed with resin to give it just the right amount of firmness and crispness.
This thin material has an elegant transparency and can be used for both casual and formal occasions.
Since last year, ultra-thin to thin denim materials have appeared, overturning the idea that denim is hot.
New lightweight denim textile that are comfortable to wear even in summer are becoming popular.
Denim that makes use of transparency and faded textures is a hot material this summer, renewing the conventional image of denim.
It is said that it is difficult to produce such lightweight denim in Japan.Three color variations are realized by controlling the dyeing density.
The quality is stable because the material is rigid and the color does not fade when washed.
This is a 5 oz class selvedge chambray.
It is thin and soft, and comes in a range of colours from deep to light blue, making it ideal for shirts and pants.
This thin denim has just the right amount of transparency, providing a light and refreshing feel while still maintaining the look of denim.
With each wash, the color fades, creating a natural fade, and the worn areas turning whitish, creating a unique "fading " effect.
In addition to basic performance such as breathability, sweat absorption, and quick drying, additional functions such as cooling to the touch, UV protection, antibacterial properties, and deodorization are becoming indispensable in Japan, where the heatwaves are approaching.
Functional materials that provide both heat protection and comfort are an essential choice for spring and summer products.
This textile has a cooling sensation to the touch and a UV blocking rate of over 80%, and also has a seersucker like appearance due to salt shrinkage processing.
It has the smooth feel that is unique to nylon.
The biggest advantage is its water absorption and diffusion ability, which is similar to when water is dropped in the desert, and its quick-drying properties.
The weft thread is a blend of stretchy polyester thread, giving the fabric a moderate firmness and stretchability.
The wrinkled texture created by the special processing and the dry touch feel make it comfortable against the skin, and combined with its functionality of being moisture-absorbing and quick-drying, it is a material that we hope will be used to create a variety of items to help you get through the hot summer.
The ceramic particles make this a comfortable material that feels cool and refreshing the moment you touch the thread.
Not only does it have a cool feel to the touch, it also has excellent stretch, wrinkle resistance, and washability.
It is also made of mesh, so it looks cool even when hanging when used as a product.
Materials made from washi thread are also gaining attention as materials for spring and summer.
It is characterized by its excellent breathability, moisture absorption, and quick-drying properties, and can keep you feeling cool and comfortable for long periods of time.
textile made from washi paper, a material unique to Japan, are also an effective approach for differentiating your products.
It is also a recommended material for global use, as it can promote a "Japanese-ness" not only domestically but also overseas.
The bare jersey is made using washi paper, and the textile itself is light, making it ideal for spring and summer cut-and-sew items.
The colors are named after traditional Japanese colors, creating a warm and soft lineup that is perfect for spring.
This fabric is made from Japanese paper and is highly absorbent, quick-drying, and has a light, firm, and dry textile.
By using special Wash Finish processing (special Wash Finish), we have created a softer, more natural material.
By combining Japanese washi thread"Binwa" with the finest Belgian linen, we were able to further enhance the smooth texture and refreshing feel of each material.
By applying the Platt Air-in process, we have created a textile that is soft and fluffy.
What did you think?
Spring/Summer 2026 will be a season that allows for a wide variety of expressions in both color and material, while focusing on the themes of "lightness," "coolness," and "functionality."
It is important not only to simply adopt trends, but also to add your own unique interpretation to them through the selection of materials and design specifications.
We hope that this introduction to trendy colors and materials will be of some help to you when creating your own products.
This time we focused on textile, but ApparelX carries all the materials you need to make clothes, so be sure to check it out.
