Craftcore, focusing on decorative items such as cord embroidery and natural materials – 2026 Apparel Trends and Recommended textile& Accessories –

Hello! This is Kimura from the ApparelX Trend Blog editorial team.

In 2026, the focus is on handcrafted materials and textures unique to natural materials that make you want to touch them.

This time, we'll be introducing some products that we've picked out from among the many textile samples we've looked at and ordered daily, focusing on those with a great texture!

What is Craft Core?

In recent years, there has been a trend towards using natural materials such as linen and wool, along with highly decorative items that feature embroidered textile and the warmth and craftsmanship of handiwork.

CMMN SWDN Common Sweden 26SS

Relaxed silhouette sets, openwork blousons, tape yarn vest/dresses, and other natural pieces, including accessories, create a resort-like feel.

KENZO 2027SS

By adding design elements such as embroidery, fading, or printing on the textile side of the rolled-up section, even basic denim can become iconic.

VIVIANO 2026-27AW

At first glance, the items may seem standard, such as a jacket with cross-stitching or floral fabric with flower-motif textile , but upon closer inspection, you can see the attention to detail.

Louis Vuitton 26SS/27AW

The tops, which are made by connecting emblems, and the textile that combine organza and gradient cord , have a texture that resembles melange.

Chloe 27AW

The knitwear, with its three-dimensional stitch embroidery, and the plant-motif decorations create a handcrafted feel and delicate workmanship.

Mame Kurogouchi

Embroidered textile and textured cord vest, tailored to each item, create a stylish look even in a single color. Using synthetic materials instead of natural ones gives it a more natural, classic feel.

Mame Kurogouchi 26SS /Nylon Twill 3D Embroidery Flight Jacket

This flight jacket, featuring a three-dimensional motif on the back, boasts a highly decorative design that exudes craftsmanship.

Recommended textile /Accessories Introduction

Natural Materials Edition

We selected textile and accessories that have a warm feel, mainly using natural fibers such as cotton, linen , and jute.

OWE6139 Hemp and linen canvas dyed with Binchotan charcoal.

Oharayaseni's strengths lie in linen and environmentally friendly hemp that does not require pesticides. These are woven in the Bishu region, and then the techniques of Binchotan charcoal, cultivated in Kojima, a textile town rich in nature in Okayama Prefecture, are incorporated. The dyeing process is carried out carefully using 100% Kishu Binchotan charcoal.

This fabric allows you to fully enjoy the changes that occur over time, such as the randomly appearing wrinkles and unique uneven texture, making it a great textile for timeless, basic items that you can wear for a long time without getting tired of them.

OA35268 linen Silk Melon Chambray

The fabric is woven using linen for the warp threads and alternating linen and silk thread for the weft. Its distinctive features include an exquisite color gradation and a unique, melon-like texture.

The material's appeal lies in its texture and feel, which combines the crispness of linen with the softness of silk!

OG808 No. 8 linen Blend Yarn-Dyed Chambray

This No. 8 linen blend pre-dyed chambray fabric incorporates jute (yew) thread in the weft in a balanced way, and the jute's characteristic slubs create a gentle texture that is characteristic of natural materials.

OA35246 CLASSIC SILK NEP LINEN HERRINGBONE

To create a classic and luxurious feel, this fabric is woven using silk noil thread as a base for linen top thread . The uneven surface and slubby texture are characteristic of the material. Silk noil is made from the waste cotton left over after raw silk and spun silk are extracted from cocoons, making it an environmentally friendly and eco-conscious material.

The fabric is light and textile to wear, making it perfect for surviving the summer heat, and we also recommend it as a set-up.

HK900 Jute Wash Finish, Hard Finish

linen is a natural fiber obtained from the stems of a plant called jute. It is characterized by its high strength, excellent breathability, and rough texture, giving it a strong natural feel.

The hard finish gives it just the right amount of stiffness and resilience, making it ideal for items that need to maintain their shape. The natural texture and dry touch inherent in jute are highlighted, making it suitable for simple, handcrafted designs.

KOTOHIRADAKI-20 Antique quilt Diamond Man

This is an antique-style quilt made from linen/cotton textile . The C/#KN (natural) color is achieved without the use of dyes. Because it uses the natural color of flax (the plant from which linen is made), the flax color varies depending on the season and lot, which is one of the charms of this material.

Unlike typical quilt textile, this product is made using a special process where the quilt is done on undyed fabric, and then it is dyed afterward. The outer layer is made of a linen blend, and the lining is made of cotton. By taking advantage of the natural shrinkage difference that occurs after dyeing, it features a washed-out texture and a vintage look. Due to the manufacturing process, dyeing process, and material characteristics, some lifting or unevenness of the quilt thread may be visible, but these should be enjoyed as part of the product's texture and individuality.

NO5502-24 Belt Tape with Stripe and Selvedge, Dyed Weave

Cotton belt tape with a textured design.

Because it has a relatively firm texture, it's recommended for bottoms and similar items.

HR-1033 linen Blend Nanako Tape M

This is a flat tape made of a linen blend. Folding it in half and using it as a border for a binder would add a touch of detail to your design.

KNF3 Natural Material Kenaf cord , Round Cord, 5.3mm

This cord is made from 100% kenaf. It features a simple texture and firm feel characteristic of natural fibers, making it a suitable material for creating natural-style and environmentally conscious products.

It's also recommended as a cord for pants or hoodies.

HR-1063 linen Blend Color cord

This is a thin cord made from a linen blend, giving it a natural texture.

With a wide variety of colors available, it's also recommended for tape embroidery designs on jackets, cardigans, and other garments.

Embroidery/Surface textile Processing

OSK-1070-1 organza Embroidery

This is an organza textile with an embroidered pattern. It's recommended for shirts, skirts, and other garments.

8025-860-1

This is a cotton lawn textile from HOKKOH with shrinkage embroidery.

With a textured surface, shirts and dresses

KCL524-D2896 Rayon linen Canvas lace

This fabric, which combines the natural texture of linen with the drape characteristic of rayon, has a pleasant feel against the skin, and features delicate floral patterns embroidered in fine thread, resembling line drawings.

ON43697NA linen Linen Denim-Like Embroidered 4-inch (Natural)

This luxurious Japanese-made product features a denim- textile fabric made from linen cotton blend woven in Okayama, a renowned denim-producing region, and embroidered in the Hokuriku region. Its lightweight feel makes it versatile for a wide range of items, and it drapes beautifully. Enjoy this collaboration between Okayama and Hokuriku production.

WALA-30ID Waracut Random Square Pattern Denim

This denim fabric has a distinctive presence, featuring a random square pattern woven in Japan's denim production region and rendered using a straw-cut process. Straw-cut denim involves cutting and loosening some of the fibers, creating a fine fuzz and uneven texture, resulting in a vintage, handcrafted look. The raised effect of the pattern gives the fabric a depth not found in printed fabrics, making it truly unique. While retaining the sturdy texture of denim, it offers a different kind of accent than No pattern , making it suitable for a wide range of items, from casual to highly designed pieces.

Because this is a made-to-order product, it requires a minimum order quantity of 1 roll and a lead time, but it is a recommended textile for brands that are particular about textile .

*The image shows a product that has undergone a one-wash process.

summary

What did you think?

The Craft Core trend in 2026 is characterized not only by a preference for natural materials, but also by a focus on delicate handcrafted details and the value of materials as they are before they are made into clothing.

Embroidery, with its combination of textile, thread, and design, can be incorporated into a wide range of styles, from natural to modern, to suit various themes. Furthermore, designs that reinterpret bohemian (hobo style) and vintage elements in a contemporary way are increasing, and decorative yet easy-to-wear items are gaining popularity.

At ApparelX , we carry a wide variety of products that can help you create the world of Craftcore, including natural materials, tapes and lace for cord embroidery, and other accessories. We hope you will find them useful as inspiration for your product planning.