MATERIALS SHIFTS | BANNER

SS26

Kids
MATERIALS SHIFTS
In this report, we pull inspiration from all of the SS 26 Kids Seasonal Narratives to identify
overarching material & surface updates that will frame the season. Finding newness in
overarching design drivers including craft, wellness, sustainability, expression and
performance, this report is meant to inspire and examine how each update will influence
raw materials, constructions, finishes and detailing for the season ahead.
MATERIALS SHIFTS | KEY CONSIDERATIONS

PRIORITIZE NATURAL VALUE

CRAFT PLAYFULLY
Consumers are seeking out essential styles that
meet higher standards in quality and value. Instead of simple knits and denims, suppliers are
finding delight in crafted elements that embrace a
Focus on natural linens & organic cotton blends sense of joy and uniqueness.
that boost longevity and showcase value that's
worth the investment. Play up the fun of multi-colored yarns, patch-working
or dimensional crochet constructions perfect for
festive occasions or travel.

ACTIVE COMFORTS

From ultra lightweight shells to plush terry ELEVATED BASICS

fabrics, a resurgence of active-focused yet
Showcase the value in simple materials done
comforting materials are taking over the kids
well with updated sleek meshes, satin jersey
market.
fabrics and crisp shirting materials.

Seek out suppliers who leverage cotton blends or Leverage punchy colors and print free surfaces
recycled synthetic fibers for a more mindful as a steady foundation for any assortment.
MATERIALS SHIFTS | SPORTY FLEECES | SPORTY FLEECES

Orienting our approach to playful design, sporty fleece materials emerge as an accessible,
lighthearted, yet powerful place to begin. Here terry, sweatshirt fleece, and velour classics
are updated with plusher textures, embossed aspects, and pieced constructions, bringing a
vibrant, creative energy to even the most mundane of assortments.
MATERIALS SHIFTS | SPORTY FLEECES | MORE PHOTOS

1. Unknown 2. Croft Mill (Brand) 3. The Sunday Collective (Brand) 4. The Sunday Collective (Brand) 5. Zara (Kids)
MATERIALS SHIFTS | MINDFUL DENIMS | MINDFUL DENIMS

Just as basics and loungewear material assortments are beginning to embrace a more natural
footing, so, too, should denim offerings like those from Envoy Textiles & Sharabati Denim, with
undyed or lower impact pigments, recycled compositions, and waterless finishes for an
enduring sense of utility and ease.
MATERIALS SHIFTS | MINDFUL DENIMS | MORE PHOTOS

1. Industry of All Nations (Brand) 2. Rudy Jude (Brand) 3. Sarahw (Artist) 4. Zara (Brand)
MATERIALS SHIFTS | EFFORTLESS SHELLS | EFFORTLESS SHELLS

Reclaiming a softened focus, a free-flowing collection of gentle, fluid shells made from recycled
nylon compositions will continue to be key. Look to ultra-sheer constructions and breezy, faded
prints as updates. As inclusive design for consumers becomes a greater need, explore finishes
that are smoothed and closures that are hands-free to accommodate all needs.
MATERIALS SHIFTS | EFFORTLESS SHELLS | MORE PHOTOS

1. David Chipperfield (Architect) 2. Devon Corman (Photographer) 3. Charlotte Lapalus (Photographer) 4. The New Society (Brand) 5. The New Society (Brand) 6. Burberry_(Brand) 7. Burberry (Brand) 8. Heyone (Brand)
MATERIALS SHIFTS | GAME READY MESHES | GAME READY MESHES

With no right or wrong answers, meshes are illuminated in unexpected ways, with recycled
polyester yarns, looser handles, and richly illustrated colors for a minimal yet lively mix. Play up
sportif graphics with printed and tied-dyed finishes for a more novel effect perfect for
activewear sets or club uniforms.
MATERIALS SHIFTS | GAME READY MESHES | MORE PHOTOS

1. Unknown 2. Pico Textiles (Brand) 3. Mini Rodini (Brand) 4. Reiss (Brand)

MATERIALS SHIFTS | RAW LINENS | RAW LINENS

Wellness and sustainability intertwines to cultivate a more sophisticated and comforting

approach to lightweight fabrics. Carrying over from previous forecasts, linens, hemp, and
organic cottons are key, updated with wrinkled textures, corozo button closures, and ultra
laundered handles. From a surface perspective, dyes are ultra-faded, naturally pigmented or
stamped with plant motifs for novel, specialized collections.
MATERIALS SHIFTS | RAW LINENS | MORE PHOTOS

1. Newbie (Brand) 2. Fash Mob (Brand) 3. Lets Go Planting (Retail) 4. Zara (Brand) 5. Zara (Brand) 6. Zara (Brand) 7. Zara (Brand) 8. Zara (Brand)
MATERIALS SHIFTS | CROCHETED TREASURES | CROCHETED TREASURES

Unlocking the magic of our innate artistry, knitting embarks on a vibrant journey.
Full of surprise and opulence, openwork and crochet assortments for the season fuse
diversity of color, texture, and finish to cultivate the most enriched outcomes possible.
Multicolored, striped, and geometric stitches provide even more novel effects.
MATERIALS SHIFTS | CROCHETED TREASURES | MORE PHOTOS

1. Purl Soho (Brand) 2. Katia (Brand) 3. Katia (Brand) 4. Sendo (Retail)

MATERIALS SHIFTS | SILKY -AND- SLEEK BASES | SILKY & SLEEK BASES

Integrating cooling openings, elastane yarns, or comforting cotton blends, new jerseys are
amplifying basic assortments. Slick and silky knit bases with novel piping, prints, and ribbing
welcome functional yet streamlined aesthetics. Additionally, innovative sustainable approaches
are showcasing fibers made from regenerated end-of-life textile waste or recycled plastics; the
former can be found at Cycora, while the latter is harnessed by Repreve.
MATERIALS SHIFTS | SILKY

1. Zoe Ghertner (Photographer) 2. Sarto Bohemia (Brand) 3. H&M (Brand) 4. H&M (Brand) 5. Reiss (Brand) 6. Reiss (Brand)
MATERIALS SHIFTS | FESTIVE SHIRTINGS | FESTIVE SHIRTINGS

Brought to life with enchanting, tactile, and full-color outcomes, shirting welcomes an eclectic
showcase of screen-printed novelty. Unafraid of playful vacation-ready styles, explore crisp
cottons with bold graphic finishes, seersuckered textures, and brushing to create easy-to-wear
yet festive looks for little ones.
MATERIALS SHIFTS | FESTIVE SHIRTINGS | MORE PHOTOS

1. Danielle "Bhavya" Winter (Artist) 2. Unknown 3. Mango (Brand) 4. Mango (Brand) 5. Melco Fabrics (Brand) 6. Gorman (Brand) 7. Gorman (Brand)