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Hello.
I’m mammy from the ApparelX trend blog.
As October is nearing its end, the temperature has finally become cooler even in Tokyo, and it really feels like autumn has arrived.
After the long stretch of hot weather, when the temperature suddenly drops and it turns cool, it feels even colder, doesn’t it?
This time, I’d like to explain warm fleece and boa textiles that are recommended for the coming autumn and winter.
When you think of fleece, it has become a standard textile for winter wear.
It is now widely used in familiar items such as hoodies, outerwear, the lining of pants, blankets, and loungewear.
Fleece textile refers to a fuzzy textile made using synthetic materials such as polyester.
By raising the surface into a fuzzy finish, it becomes a textile with a soft, fluffy feel.
Recently, fleece made with recycled polyester and eco-friendly fleece made with biodegradable polyester thread have also appeared.
What is warmth? It is said that warmth is felt by including layers of air.
Air is the most insulating substance, and this layer of air blocks out the cold.
The fluffy fuzzy part of fleece textile creates layers of air between the fibers, preventing body heat from escaping and keeping you warm.
It also blocks cold air from outside.
While retaining heat, it is breathable, so it also dries quickly.
That means it dries easily even when you sweat, and it’s a great point that it also dries quickly after washing.
Another characteristic of fleece is that it is lightweight, so it is easy to carry and is also used for trekking wear for mountain climbing.
While fleece textile is lightweight and quick-drying, one drawback is that it tends to let wind pass through easily.
If a strong wind blows, you can feel cold as the wind hits your body.
For that reason, you need to use fleece items together with windproof outerwear and other such combinations.
It also has the drawback of being vulnerable to friction and prone to pilling, so when washing, it is best to put it in a laundry net and wash it on a gentle cycle.
Here are some recommended textiles listed on ApparelX.
This fleece has been made less prone to pilling through anti-pilling processing, which addresses one of fleece’s drawbacks.
It also comes in a rich color variation, from light shades to chic colors.
SW10200R Recycled Polyester Double-Sided Fleece
This double-sided fleece is produced using recycled materials, regular polyester, and cationic polyester.
The recycled material used is from PET bottles.
Because it is melange fleece, it has a rich depth created by blended colors.
Fleece tends to look sporty, but using this melange fleece gives it a more refined impression.
By weaving highly abrasion-resistant Cordura into the fleece, it becomes a textile with high friction resistance.
FLEECE-PT-3 classic fleece botanical print
This botanical-print fleece is from HOKKOH, which is known for printed textiles. The painterly plant motif is lovely.
It is sure to become an eye-catching item whether used all over or as a partial accent.
Boa textile is similar to the fleece explained earlier, but it refers to a fluffy textile with a curly, animal-fur-like texture.
The origin of the word “boa” comes from a Latin word meaning a large snake from South America.
You might wonder why a large snake would be associated with something fluffy, but the name supposedly comes from the fact that when noblewomen wore long fur (boa) scarves around their necks, they looked as if they were wrapped in a large snake.
When it comes to boa,
“Sheep boa” (a fluffy textile like sheep fur)
“Poodle boa” (a textile with a curly surface like poodle fur)
are probably the most well-known.
In fact, there are many different kinds of boa.
The biggest feature of boa textile is that the surface pile is curled.
Because of this, it has more volume than straight pile and looks fluffy.
By the way, curled pile is called “boa,” while straight pile is called “fur.”
They are similar, but not the same.
・First, because the pile is curled, boa textile retains the layer of air released from the body, so it has excellent heat retention.
・Although it looks voluminous, the total weight is not that heavy because the pile is curled.
・Its soft, fluffy feel is another advantage of boa textile. It can be used not only for apparel products such as outerwear, but also for blankets.
Recommended boa textiles
Here are some recommended boa textiles listed on ApparelX.
This sheep boa is also a popular item on ApparelX.
With 73% wool and 27% polyester, it combines the warmth of the material itself with the unmistakable appeal of sheep boa.
The surface is entirely wool and the base fabric is polyester, giving it a more realistic sheep-like feel.
This is also a popular item, the vintage sheep boa.
It is lightweight at 76% polyester and 24% acrylic, so it is recommended for winter outerwear.
1079250 1/15 RE:NEWOOL® BOA KNIT
This is a recycled boa material produced entirely in Japan, from recycled raw material to undyed base yarn.
The polyester portion also uses recycled material.
The final finishing process for the textile is carried out in Bishu, Aichi Prefecture, a wool-producing region.
It is highly recommended for those looking for sustainable boa textile!
This is a textile with curls all over, truly like sheep fur.
Its features include a pleasant feel, little change in the pile shape, and minimal lint adhesion.
It is also washable, so it can be used for a wide range of applications including apparel, interiors, and miscellaneous goods.
For the coming season, cozy and warm fleece and boa textiles are highly recommended.
If you are in apparel, why not consider them for planning next year’s autumn and winter products?
There are many other products listed on ApparelX as well, so please take a look from the ApparelX fleece page!
