Swimwear Trends 2027–2028
For 2027–2028, swimwear divides into seven trends: White Sands, Untamed, Tropic Sun, After-Dark, Riviera, Beach Bar, and In the Surf. Two material threads run across them: matte-versus-shiny finish contrast as the differentiator, and recycled fibers as the new sustainability norm. Color of the evening — Midnight Blue stands out as the new neutral. Pine Crest […]
Nylon 6.6: Why It Performs Better Than Other Synthetics in Workout Clothes
At Pine Crest Fabrics, we always seek innovative textiles to enhance athleisure and casual activewear, combining comfort, performance, and a premium look. Today, we are happy to introduce new styles made with Nylon 6.6, a premium fiber for high-performance stretch fabrics that enhance sport performance and body appearance.Read this blog to learn more about Nylon […]
Back In Stock: Kaleidoscope Foiled Stretch Tricot
Our Kaleidoscope foiled stretch tricot, loved as a premium print base, is now stocked in six vibrant solid colors. Sourced and manufactured in Korea, this long-time favorite is back and ready to energize your collections. Technical Performance Meets High-Impact ShineTo ensure the best possible color vibrancy and performance, our Kaleidoscope line features two specific fabric […]
Functional Fabric Fair Spring 2026 Highlights
Pine Crest Fabrics had an incredible time exhibiting at the Functional Fabric Fair Spring, held April 7-9, right in our own backyard at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland. This show is always a cornerstone event for us, bringing together the brightest minds in outdoor, lifestyle, and activewear textiles. Between the inspiring conversations, we absolutely […]
Pine Crest Fabrics Helped Divert 285,000 Plastic Bottles Through REPREVE® Recycled Polyester Fabrics in 2025
Pine Crest Fabrics, an Oregon-based U.S. fabric supplier for activewear brands, sold more than 20,000 yards of REPREVE® recycled polyester fabric in 2025 — equivalent to 285,000 plastic bottles. Since 2018, we have sold recycled fabrics made from over 4.5 million plastic bottles through our participation in the REPREVE® sustainability program. REPREVE® recycled polyester is […]
Customer Favorites: Fabrics for Swimwear, Activewear, Yoga, Golf, Tennis, Dance, and Gymnastics
At Pine Crest Fabrics, we analyzed the best-selling fabrics of 2025 for each activewear market – yoga, golf, swimwear, tennis, and more, and prepared a ready-to-go guide with recommended materials. Swimwear For swimwear, our customers favored matte tricots with chlorine resistance and UV protection, as well as printed fabrics and print bases. To add style […]
Trendy prints 2026-2027: Pine Crest Fabrics & Gabriela Fuente Collaboration
We’re beginning 2026 with exciting news – a new print collaboration with talented artist Gabriela Fuente. In this collaboration, we’re introducing four exclusive print groups for swimwear, activewear, and beyond, created by Gabriela and inspired by runways and 2026-2027 color trends. In total, 29 prints are available for purchase. Read the blog post to explore artworks and […]
Cloud Dancer: How and Where to Use the Color of the Year 2026
Pantone has announced the Color of the Year 2026: PANTONE 11-4201 Cloud Dancer, a white shade that brings a “calming influence to society”. In this blog post, we explore the color story, suggested palettes, and suitable applications. A tricot fabric in the Cloud Dancer colorway with a stripe print is available in stock at a […]
What’s Coming in 2026? Swimwear 2026-2027 Color Trend Report
The 2026-2027 swimwear color trends introduce a diverse and expressive palette, led by six global design narratives that blend emotion, innovation, and modern craftsmanship: Rooted Luxury brings earth tones enriched with sun-warmed metallics. Aqua Redirected redefines blue as a new neutral. Boosted Energy celebrates kinetic brights and dopamine-driven color. Liberated Ethereal highlights dreamy softness with […]
Carbon-Captured Eco-Friendly Polyester: How Innovation Turns CO₂ into Fabric
At Pine Crest Fabrics, we’re always exploring sustainable innovations to help designers and brands create responsibly and keep the same levels of performance and comfort for wearers. One of the most exciting developments in textile technology is REOCOER®, an innovative carbon-captured polyester fiber. About REOCOER® Carbon Fiber REOCOER® polyester is produced by capturing carbon dioxide […]