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Hello.
I’m mammy from the ApparelX Trend Blog.
As we near the end of October, the temperature in Tokyo has finally turned cool, and it really feels like autumn has arrived.
Because it had been so hot until now, when the temperature suddenly drops and turns cool, it feels even colder, doesn’t it?
This time, I’d like to explain some warm fleece and boa fleece fabrics recommended for the coming fall and winter.
When you think of fleece, it is a fabric that has become a standard winter wear item.
It is now widely used in familiar items such as hoodies, outerwear, the lining of pants, blankets, and loungewear.
Fleece fabric refers to brushed fabric made using synthetic materials such as polyester.
By raising the surface, the fabric becomes fluffy and soft to the touch.
Recently, fleece made with recycled polyester and eco-friendly fleece made with biodegradable polyester yarn have also appeared.
What is warmth? It is said that warmth is felt by holding layers of air.
Air is the most insulating substance, and this layer of air blocks out the cold.
The fluffy brushed pile of fleece creates layers of air between the fibers, retaining body heat and keeping you warm.
It also blocks cold air from the outside.
While it retains heat, it is also breathable, so it has high quick-drying performance.
That means it dries easily even if you sweat, and it is a nice point that it dries quickly after washing as well.
Fleece is also lightweight, making it easy to carry, so it is often used for trekking wear for mountain climbing.
While fleece fabric is lightweight and quick-drying, it also has the disadvantage of allowing wind to pass through easily.
When strong wind blows, it hits the body and feels cold.
So you need to think about ways to use fleece items together with outerwear that blocks the wind.
It is also vulnerable to friction and tends to pill, so when washing, it is best to put it in a laundry net and wash it on a gentle mode.
Here are some recommended fabrics listed on ApparelX.
This fleece has been treated with an anti-pilling finish to make it less likely to pill, which is a drawback of fleece.
It comes in a wide range of colors, from light tones to chic shades.
SW10200R Recycled polyester double-sided fleece
This double-sided fleece is made from recycled materials and produced with regular polyester and cationic polyester.
The recycled material uses PET bottles.
Because this is melange fleece, it has a layered depth created by mixed colors.
Fleece tends to look sporty, but using this melange fleece gives it a cleaner impression.
By weaving highly abrasion-resistant Cordura into the fleece, this fabric has been finished with excellent friction resistance.
FLEECE-PT-3 classic fleece botanical print
This botanical-print fleece is from HOKKOH, a brand known for printed fabrics. The painterly plant motif is beautiful.
It is sure to become an eye-catching item whether used all over or as an accent.
Boa fleece is similar to the fleece described above, but it refers to a fluffy fabric with a curly, animal-hair-like texture.
The origin of the word “boa” is Latin, meaning a large snake from South America.
You may think a giant snake doesn’t look fluffy at all, but the name is said to have come from the way ladies wore long fur stoles around their necks, which looked like a snake wrapped around them.
Speaking of boa fleece,
“sheep boa” (a fluffy fabric like sheep’s wool)
“poodle boa” (a fabric with a curly surface like a poodle’s coat)
are probably the most well-known.
But in fact, there are many different types of boa fleece.
The biggest feature of boa fleece 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.
・Because the pile is curled, boa fleece holds the layers of air created by your body, so it has excellent thermal insulation.
・Although it looks voluminous, the total weight is not that heavy because the pile is curled.
・Its fluffy, soft feel is another advantage of boa fleece. It can be used not only for apparel products such as outerwear, but also for blankets.
Recommended boa fabrics
Here are some recommended boa fabrics listed on ApparelX.
This sheep boa fleece is also a popular item on ApparelX.
With 73% wool and 27% polyester, it is a perfect combination of the warmth of the material itself and sheep boa fleece.
The surface is entirely wool, while the base fabric is polyester, giving it a more realistic sheep-like feel.
1032350 Vintage sheep boa fleece
This is also a popular vintage sheep boa fleece.
Made from 76% polyester and 24% acrylic, it is lightweight and recommended for winter outerwear.
1079250 1/15 RE:NEWOOL® BOA KNIT
This is a recycled boa material produced in Japan as part of an integrated process from recycled raw material production.
The polyester portion also uses recycled materials.
The final finishing process for the fabric is carried out in Bishu, Aichi Prefecture, a wool-producing region.
Highly recommended for anyone looking for sustainable boa fabric!
This is a fabric with curls throughout, just like sheep’s wool.
Its features include a pleasant hand feel, little variation in pile shape, and minimal lint adherence.
It is also washable, so it can be used for clothing, interiors, miscellaneous goods, and many other applications.
Fluffy, warm fleece and boa fabrics are highly recommended for the coming season.
If you are an apparel company, why not consider them for next year’s fall and winter product planning?
There are many other products listed on ApparelX as well, so please take a look at the fleece page on ApparelX!
