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Why Performance Stretch Fabrics Aren’t Made in the USA
-At Pine Crest Fabrics, we’ve recently received a number of questions, such as, “Why can’t we buy U.S.-made stretch performance…
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Fall/Winter 2025 Print Trends: A Guide for Activewear & Swimwear Designers
-Introducing our print selections and color palettes inspired by the Fall/Winter 2025 runways. Bold florals, animal prints, sporty stripes and…
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Deadstock Fabric Guide: Answering the Top Questions for Apparel Brands
-While using deadstock is a modern approach to conscious fashion, some designers can be skeptical about it. The most common…
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New In-Stock: Recycled Shiny Tricot – Add Glamour to Your Designs
-Introducing Orion, our new shiny recycled tricot for swimwear and activewear, now available in our Portland stock and ready for…
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Swimwear Color Trends 2025/2026: Pastels, Nature, Retro and Bold Hues
-We’ve selected five top color palettes for swimwear collections, featuring 32 shades set to dominate trends in 2025 and gain…
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New In-Stock Arrivals: Exclusive Swimwear and Activewear Fabrics in 12 Trendy Colors
-We’ve expanded our in-stock collection with two high-performance fabrics for swimwear and activewear: Gingham and Emerge. Previously available only for…
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4 Exciting Things We Expect in 2025: New Fabrics, Trends, and Important Projects
-In this post, we’re sharing our fabric launch plans, upcoming industry trends, and other exciting updates for 2025. 1. New…
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2024 Recap: Top Fabrics, Print Bases, Colors and Newest Styles
-In this blog post, we’re highlighting our top-selling styles of 2024. Many of these fabrics are timeless, making them perfect…
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Mocha Mousse: Pantone’s Transformational Color of the Year for 2025
-Design enthusiasts mark their calendars every December for one of the most anticipated moments in the creative world: Pantone’s Color…
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2025/2026 Activewear Color Trends: Nature, Culture, Technology, and Urban Aesthetics
-Color takes center stage in activewear design, playing a vital role in creating collections that align with consumers’ needs and…
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Spring/Summer 2025 Top Print Trends for Apparel Collections
-The Pine Crest Team has curated a selection* of the latest print trends inspired by fashion week runways for SS25.…
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New Arrivals: Five Nature-Inspired FlexSoft Colors Now In Stock
-We are expanding one of our best-selling activewear fabric collections — FlexSoft — with new Cool Colors for 2025 and…
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LA Textile Show Highlights: Eco-Fabrics and Novelty Textures Steal the Spotlight
-Pine Crest Fabrics had the pleasure of attending the LA Textile Show, which ran from September 25-27 at the California…
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Next Generation of Natural and Synthetic Fibers in Activewear: Pros & Cons, and Best Applications
-Data Bridge Market Research* shows that the demand for natural fibers is growing and will continue to rise. This is…
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Pine Crest Fabrics Supports Eco-Innovation with Fabric Donation to Refiberd
-Pine Crest Fabrics, a Portland-based fabric supplier, has partnered with textile startup Refiberd to enhance textile waste reduction. This collaboration…
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Eco-Friendly Textile Technologies You Can Use Today
-The commitment to sustainable fashion and reducing waste has been a trend for the last decade. Today, brands actively use…
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Unveiling 2025 Swimwear Trends: Selecting the best fabrics for the next year’s designs
-Get ready for a captivating blend of swimwear trends set to dominate 2025. Inspired by David Shah’s trend predictions ,…
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Sustainable Partnerships: 4 Key Questions to Ask Your Fabric Supplier About Eco-Practices
-As a fabric supplier, we’re aware of the environmental impacts of fabric production, like large carbon footprints and excessive waste.…
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One more step to the best service: PCF reduced shipping rates
-We’re thrilled to announce a fantastic update about adding more value to our customers’ PCF shopping experience. We started a…
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Olympics Inspiration: The Best Fabrics for Performance Activewear
-At PCF we are inspired by the Olympic Games 2024 in Paris, looking ahead at the future and collecting the…
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