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 Pantone, alongside insights from PCF’s team of activewear experts.
The report highlights 32 shades across four palettes: Industrial Essence, Earthbound Reverie, Global Kaleidoscope, and Lumina Pulse. These colors balance innovation, tradition, and individuality while seamlessly transitioning between Spring/Summer 2025 and Fall/Winter 2025/26.
Explore how these color combinations can shape your next colorful activewear collection.
Industrial Essence
The first trend in our selection reimagines utilitarian design by blending form and function into modern, refined pieces inspired by the beauty of urban landscapes.
Drawing from urban elements like exposed concrete, oxidized metals, and geometric forms, this trend pairs bold colors—vivid oranges and greens—with muted grays and bright blue, creating a balanced palette perfect for activewear and athleisure.
Styling & Fabrics
This trend focuses on structured yet comfortable designs with clean seams, easy layering, contrasting details, and bold geometric patterns that give activewear a fresh look. We recommend considering soft interlock knits, bonded jerseys, and smooth-hand fabrics that combine strength and softness for comfort and flexibility by wearing.
Earthbound Reverie
Inspired by nature’s serenity — tranquil meadows, sunlit forests, and rustic simplicity — this palette features soothing pastels and earthy tones like soft beiges, muted pinks, and olive greens.
Influenced by the slow-living movement and a focus on sustainability, the trend combines the nostalgic charm of cottagecore and vintage aesthetics with modern, eco-friendly materials.
Styling & Fabrics
This trend is about relaxed, effortless styles with easy layering and thoughtful details. Think high-waisted leggings, wrap tops, seamless yoga sets, flowy tunics, and oversized cardigans. Subtle touches like botanical prints and ombré effects add a natural, earthy vibe.
Earthbound Reverie matches with soft, brushed fabrics and eco-friendly fibers. Recycled polyester, recycled nylon, cotton, bamboo, and innovative materials like coffee, graphene, and modals bring this trend to life. These choices look great and reflect a commitment to sustainability and thoughtful design.
Global Kaleidoscope
The next in our activewear color trends selection is Global Kaleidoscope. This trend is inspired by the rich tapestries of diverse cultures: the geometric tiles of Morocco, the bold folk patterns of Eastern Europe, and the vibrant textiles of Latin America.
These influences combine in a kaleidoscopic mix of color, texture, and form, blending tradition with modern design.
The color palette combines warm terracotta, comforting neutrals, and crimson red with cool teal, deep indigo, and violet accents. Eclectic patterns, from florals to geometric designs, bring movement and energy to the collection.
Styling & Fabrics
Key pieces include jacquard-knit leggings, fleece hoodies with intricate motifs, and second-skin tops paired with wrap skirts, oversized capes, and embroidered details. Layering textures and prints add depth, while accessories like tasseled scarves, woven belts, and patterned sneakers complete the bold, globally inspired look.
Ideal fabrics for this trend are jacquard knits, fleece, and second-skin stretch interlock, which capture the playful textures and intricate details.
Lumina Pulse
Inspired by the integration of technology into everyday life, our fourth trend combines futuristic innovation with sustainable minimalism.
The Lumina Pulse’s palette features muted lavender, icy white, and pastel green, accented by bright colors such as vibrant pink and blue. These colors evoke themes of innovation, technology, and minimalism, creating a sleek and modern aesthetic.
Sleek, minimal silhouettes paired with highly technical fabrics reflect this trend’s forward-thinking mindset, emphasizing sustainability, adaptability, and performance.
Styling & Fabrics
Styling in Lumina Pulse is streamlined and futuristic, focusing on body-contouring silhouettes and clean architectural lines. Sleek tops, leggings, and holographic finishes incorporate high-tech details such as laser-cut patterns and reflective trims. Translucent outerwear, cropped jackets, and second-skin bodysuits add a dynamic, futuristic vibe, while glowing sneakers, metallic headbands, and minimalist crossbody bags complete the look.
The trend emphasizes shiny, slick, textured knit fabrics, 3D knits, and double knits, blending modern innovation with functional luxury.
Your Partner in Color
At Pine Crest Fabrics, we offer an extensive color selection for most of our wholesale fabrics, with the option for full customization. Half of the 32 featured colors in this Activewear Color Trends Report are already in stock and ready to ship. For unique needs, we can produce fabrics in your desired color, ensuring precise color matching for any fabric in our catalog.
Ready to develop your next trendy collection? Check out our 2025 Print Trend Report for design inspiration based on the latest fashion trends.
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