INFORMACIÓN DE MODA, TECNOLOGÍA Y MERCADOS PARA LA INDUSTRIA DEL CALZADO
FASHION | TRENDS | Materials
Materials | 20/05/2021

Materials Spring Summer 2021-22

Raw, smooth and transparent surfaces

For visual and tactile stimulus

The leather offer for the season stands out for very soft and flexible finishes, with finely polished, waxy surfaces or with the presence of original grains. Of great tactile richness, the finishes alternate between opaque and semi-glossy with applications of transparent inks. Thus, they reinforce its natural character and the cleanest chemical processes collaborate with sustainability.

As for textures, the reptiles continue but recreated with new designs and colors, accompanied by striped, geometric and sober decorative embossing. Numerous handcrafted interweavings complete the proposal, along with various perforated items. Notable predominance of pastel tones.


Outstanding, the quality of materials

In addition to the interweavings of natural leather, those of synthetic fibers proliferate, which “weave” creative motifs and textures to add artisanal value to the products.

Shines appear through lacquers, on themes in contrasting colors, or in metallic details incorporated into opaque surfaces. Plain and patterned “liquid” patent-leathers are common, extremely soft and flexible.

The new trends for the production of leathers and synthetics, from the aesthetic and processes point of view, converge towards minimalist and timeless concepts, resulting in sober and elegant finishes, where the intrinsic quality of the materials is valued.

Adapted to the season

The "fresh" and comfortable materials for summer are represented by various interweaves, open wefts, nets, perforations and transparencies.

Classic fabrics include renewed thin canvases, fine canvases and panamas, plain and with floral, striped and decorative prints. The elastic fabrics favor the good fit, such as the neoprene of widespread use. In more technological options, there are mesh knitted fabrics and mesh, along with high-performance ripstop for their tear resistance.

In textiles in general, there is a greater use of materials typical of clothing, which are adapted to footwear. Hence the presence of a more diversified aesthetic in the finished products.

The importance of chromatic use

In most of the textiles, the designs avoid very marked contrasts of colors, using tones of the same range. Other combinations of different prints and motifs are made through pastel tonalities. The general aesthetic purpose proposes sober and relaxed visuals, without excluding more vital alternatives. Technically, the dye-sublimation processes in textiles have generated greater aesthetic possibilities for these materials, which include personalized services.

The most widespread themes for summer are florals, striped, squared and abstract and diffuse figures, where the relationship of colors becomes fundamental for an expressive and up-to-date visual.