The Autumn-Winter season is around the corner, and it is the golden time for fashion brands to produce their cozy collection for the year. If your brand is interested in launching activewear collections, this is the article for you. In this blog, Inflow will guide you through 5 statement activewear pieces that you simply cannot miss in your next collection. Let’s dive in!
1. The Sherpa Hooded Crop
First item on the list, the Sherpa Hooded crop. Sherpa lining is the plush, soft fuzz often visible at the collar of jackets during colder seasons. A sherpa jacket features a durable exterior (such as denim or corduroy), a buttoned front, ample pockets, and a warm, ultra-soft interior fabric lining. In sports, the sherpa jacket is usually made in fit-form, praising the incredible builds of sport enthusiasts. Additionally, WGSN reports that many sportswear brands like Nike, Puma or Gymshark are adding their own twist to this significant piece using cropped-from. Puma went further to add a baclava-like hood to its design, adding personality and uniqueness. Check out some of the designs from big names below to get inspiration for your collection!
The Sherpa Hooded Jacket is forecasted to be the hottest activewear item this upcoming season.
2. Retro Vibe
The Retro Vibe adds more colors to your activewear collection.
Bring the 80’s back! More and more customers are switching to a vintage vibe. According to recent reports, iconic fashion trends from the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s are gaining popularity among luxury labels and mainstream retailers alike. Data from Google Trends shows a consistent rise in queries for terms like "vintage dresses," "retro clothing," and "vintage accessories," indicating a surge in enthusiasm for sustainable apparel, distinctive items, and the appeal of a standout wardrobe (source: From Retro to Modern: Analysing the Revival of Vintage Design through Google Trends). Activewear brands can focus on bright colors like red, yellow or blue. Or, they can incorporate the use of straight lines, hemlines can also bring that “vintage aesthetic” to your collection. So, keep the retro designs in mind, because the customers want them!
3. Flared Track Pants
Flared track pants add a new twist to your collection.
What can be more “active” than track pants? Track pants are a versatile piece of athletic apparel, designed for both functionality and comfort. Typically made from lightweight, breathable materials like polyester or a polyester-cotton blend, they allow for optimal air circulation, ensuring the wearer stays cool and dry during intense workouts or casual wear. This season, put a spin on the traditional track pants that you are way too familiar with by adding them making them ‘flared’. You heard it right! Flared pants, a defining element of fashion, trace their origins back to the 1960s and 1970s. Musicians, celebrities, and influential figures of the time brought them into vogue, making them essential attire for disco-goers and aficionados of the era's lively and diverse style. Link this with what we mentioned about how consumers these days prefer the vintage, retro vibe, and there you have it!
4. Ski Leggings
Inspired by the ultimate sport of the winter - Skiing - the Ski Leggings is another item you shouldn’t miss in your upcoming collection. The most significant feature of this type of leggings, which makes it stand out from your traditional ones, is the vibrant colors and bold prints. Designed to offer warmth, flexibility, and comfort on the slopes, modern ski leggings combine high-performance materials with striking aesthetics, reflecting the spirited nature of skiing itself. And don’t worry if these leggings stand a bit too “maximal”, The Economic Times observes that recent fashion weeks have witnessed a resurgence of luxury labels indulging in extravagance, with a renewed fondness for vivid hues, daring cuts, and a comeback of prominent branding (source: What’s driving a return to maximalism in the luxury sector? - The Economic Times).
Ski leggings are vibrant, catchy to the eyes.
5. The Weatherproof Coat
Weatherproof coat is not just a style, it is an essential.
The weatherproof coat has become an indispensable part of sport fashion, especially designed to cater to the needs of athletes and sports enthusiasts who continue their outdoor activities even during the colder winter months. This garment represents the epitome of blending functionality with style, ensuring that those who wear it can enjoy their outdoor pursuits without compromising on comfort or performance. Crafted from advanced technical fabrics, weatherproof coats are engineered to offer protection against the harshest weather conditions, including wind, rain, snow, and sleet. These materials are not only water-resistant but also breathable, allowing moisture from the body to escape while keeping external moisture out. This dual-action functionality ensures that the wearer remains dry and comfortable, preventing the damp and chill of winter weather from penetrating. Additionally, lightweight insulation materials, such as merino blends, are used to provide warmth without the bulk, maintaining a sleek and athletic silhouette that appeals to the active individual's aesthetics.
In embracing these trends, it's vital to consider the shift towards more responsible manufacturing practices. That's where Inflow steps in. As an on-demand manufacturing platform from Vietnam, Inflow is dedicated to providing a seamless transition for brands aiming to adopt sustainable fashion practices without compromising on speed to market.
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