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 for creating high-quality garments year after year. Top-fabrics 2024 Which fabrics were customer favorites in 2024? We analyzed the data and selected five bestsellers. Kira Matte Tricot. This fabric topped our collections as the most […]
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 of the Year reveal. This year, they’ve landed on Mocha Mousse, a rich, earthy tone that feels like a deep breath of fresh air—capturing our longing for grounding, simplicity, and natural beauty. Mocha Mousse, the […]
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 stand out in the market. PCF’s experts have developed the Activewear Color Trends Report for 2025/2026 to inspire and guide fashion designers. This trend report draws from leading resources like WGSN, Coloro, Donger, FashionSnoops, and […]
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. These trendy prints are ideal for activewear, swimwear, and fashion apparel, offering fresh ideas for your next designs based on the latest fashion trends. 1. Canopy Nature is taking center stage in the Spring/Summer 2025 […]
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 beyond. Inspired by the serene beauty of the Pacific Northwest, our new FlexSoft line introduces an array of colors that harmonize with nature’s palette. The collage embodies the perfect blend of organic elements, forest mist, […]
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 Market Center in Los Angeles. It was an event filled with inspiring discussions, exciting product showcases, and valuable industry insights. In this blog post, we are sharing the key insights we received from this event. […]
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 related to customers becoming more conscious of environmental impact, sustainability, and comfort during wear and prioritizing eco-friendly materials. However, using natural fabrics during intensive workouts can have disadvantages, such as discomfort due to their lower […]
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 will leverage Pine Crest’s surplus fabrics to advance Refiberd’s AI-powered fiber identification, aiming to improve the fiber-to-fiber recycling process and tackle the industry’s textile waste challenge. Fiber-to-fiber recyclers require a high content threshold from feedstocks […]
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 recycled fabrics from plastic bottles, such as Repreve® Recycled Polyester. However, technological and textile companies continue to develop new approaches to getting sustainable materials. In this blog post, we will share new fabric innovations you […]
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, we, at Pine Crest Fabrics, have selected the best fabrics to align with these exciting trends, from eco-conscious materials for sustainability-focused designs to luxurious, high-tech fabrics for glamorous and playful styles. Discover how these trends are […]