MODERN NOMADISM

SPINEXPOTM WRAPFALL/WINTER 2019

S P I N E X P O T M I S T H E L E A D I N G I N T E R N AT I O N A L S O U R C I N G E X H I B I T I O N D E D I C AT E D T O P R O M O T I N G I N N O V AT I O N S I N YA R N S , F I B R E S A N D K N I T W E A R

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Overview

SPINEXPO™ presented in three cites this year, Paris, New York and Shanghai, fitting in nicely with this season’s direction of exploring the concept of today’s Modern Nomad. The SPINEXPO team of designers were perfectly suited to create tactile examples of the influence in today’s nomadic life-style seeing as they come from many corners of the earth including China, Britain, Bali, France, Italy and the Netherlands. Focusing on the main five trends for direction, explorations were crafted examining construction, surface texture and yarn functionality. For the SPINACTIVE portion there was an independent study and reflection on what it means to be a modern nomad in China, its impact on active sportswear and its development at a time when an increasing number of Chinese people are choosing to migrate from the countryside to the city and need clothes to suit an active city life.

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Sock Exhibit

SPINEXPOTM took a major focus on socks and the yarns used to produce them this season. Presentations were given by the NZ Sock Company who has been making socks since 1901. This was followed by a demonstration of sock manufacturing by Santoni using their latest automatic “toe closure” sock-making machine. Richter by Sudwolle shared its experience in the sector of wool yarns for socks and there was an extensive display showcasing conceptual ideas of socks for the future.

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Trend Summary

SPINEXPO™ presents Modern Nomadism for this Autumn/Winter 2019-2020 season and explored several different cities and regions. Society has changed a lot in the past few decades. Where once people keenly attended places of worship, now they flock to places of culture such as museums and art exhibitions. More recently, the world of work and our relationship with our surroundings has been greatly influenced by generational changes, changes in family structures such as stepfamilies, increasing digitalisation and major changes in business models. None of these changes could have happened without our growing dependence on the world of information technology.

These days we can work on the move or from home and adjust our hours to different continents without ever really stopping work. One day London, the next Rome, Shanghai or New York, our environment is constantly evolving; we see other colours, smell other smells. The world is becoming a journey of exploration, both personal and professional, with different cultural elements that inspire us and drive us to explore again and again.

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Icelandic Fairytale

13-5304 TCXRAINY DAY

18-0332 TCXGRASSHOPPER

17-3911 TCXSILVER FILIGREE

18-1421 TCXCOGNAC

18-1336 TCXCOPPER BROWN

18-4220 TCXPROVINCIAL BLUE

15-0850 TCXCEYLON YELLOW

19-3622 TCXLOGANBERRY

This vegetal colour palette is drawn from the stark beauty found in the natural landscapes of Iceland’s glaciers and volcanic mountains.

Lichen Waves Softly looped threads create the lush texture inspired by the mossy flora of Iceland where it is considered a national treasure.

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LUGANG

EASTAR

BEST SHAN

YARNS & COLORS

XINFANG

FILOTEKS

YUSHENG

Savage PileIcelandic turf houses protect against the difficult climate, providing direction for spinners to create surfaces that evoke the rich texture of the grassy roofs.

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GUOHUA

WANGTEX

SHILEAD

AA GLOBAL

SHARTEX

YARN EIGHTEEN

LUGANG

Misted Surface Costal fogs inspire a softly blurred outline for winter’s woolen yarns by combining a felted element with softly heathered colors.

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YIZHIYUANSAPIENS TOP LINE

YIZHIYUAN

YARNS & COLORS

PERFECTEX

LUGANG

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Parisian Romantic

16-3905 TCXLILAC GRAY

18-1425 TCXMAHOGANY

18-3418 TCXCHINESE VIOLET

19-0618 TCXBEECH

15-1231 TCXCLAY

19-1220 TCXCAPPUCCINO

18-1030 TCXTHRUSH

18-3905 TCXEXCALIBUR

15-0927 TCXPALE GOLD

Parisian architecture and interiors, both contemporary and historical, direct the soft, chalky colours and sparkling metallics found in this romantic palette.

Lush Sparkle New metallic elements are introduced by combining them with downy textures and mohair yarns for a sophisticated surface effect.

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YARN TALK

BRIGHTEX

SAPIENS

ZHONGXIN

AA GLOBAL

LANIFICIO DELL OLIVO

Velvet Night The velvety interiors of the French capital’s most exclusive clubs direct plush chenille and fur yarns for a rich evening feel.

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ZHONGXIN

ZHONGXIN

HUBO

ETOL

I&S

ETOL

High Gloss Lightweight metallic yarns drape softly for evening wear inspired by the glassy surfaces of contemporary Parisian architecture.

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ZHONGDINGSHILEAD

LANIFICIO DELL OLIVO

BRIGHTEX

SHI-KWAN

I&S FASHION

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Peruvian Bohemia

19-6026 TCXVERDANT GREEN

19-3638 TCXTILLANDSIA PURPLE

19-3928 TCXBLUE INDIGO

18-1664 TCXFIERY RED

15-1054 TCXCADMIUM YELLOW

19-4726 TCXATLANTIC DEEP

19-3138 TCXBYSANTIUM

19-3520 TCXBLACKBERRY CORDIAL

The bright hills of Rainbow Mountain and the traditional textiles of Peru create the direction for this strong and upbeat colour selection.

Rainbow Space The hazy blending of the different coloured sediments of Peru’s Rainbow Mountain direct spinners to create novelty yarns with contrasting space-dyed and ombre effects.

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YARNS & COLORS

FILOTEKS

LUGANG

HUBO

AA GLOBAL

WANGTEXZHONGXIN

Colour Pop Cheerful slubs of colour burst to the surface this fall for an update to traditional woolen yarns while novelty boucle and mohair surfaces are treated with the same rainbow sprinkle.

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TAIAN

LUGANG

ETOL

HUASHENG

SHILEAD

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Tokyo Shrine

18-1029 TCXTOASTED COCONUT

19-1716 TCXMAUVE WINE

18-0538 TCXWOODBINE

18-5128 TCXBLUE GRASS

18-0625 TCXMARTINI OLIVE

18-4231 TCXBLUE SAPPHIRE

19-2024 TCXRHODODENDRON

19-3952 TCXSURF THE WEB

The lush gardens and beautiful shrines of Japan treat us to an autumnal palette, with pops of the crisp blues seen on clear days in the landscape of holy Mount Fuji.

Paper Trails Flat and papery tape and ribbon yarns have a confetti or feathery aspect, allowing for a cheeky form of wearable origami to be created.

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TOP LINE

SOUTH OVERSEAS

BEST SHAN

WENSHI TEXTILE

AA GLOBAL

High Definition Compact yarns are embraced for their soft hand and easy layering properties; sharply geometric stitches demonstrate the wonderful memory aspects of these yarns.

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SHILEAD EASTAR

I&S FASHION

YARNS & COLORSGALAXY

ICCI

Hidden Luxury The spare lines of Japanese architecture provide inspiration for the new luxury yarns that have a concealed luxe aspect such as rare, noble fibers or fine golden threads.

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XINFANG

YILIN

ENZE

AOYU

WOOLYARNS

GTI FILATI

FILOTEKS

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Kalahari Desert

17-1449 TCXPUREED PUMPKIN

17-1320 TCXTANNIN

18-1663 TCXCHINESE RED

17-1140 TCXMARMALADE

19-3900 TCXPAVEMENT

19-1555 TCXRED DAHLIA

18-1148 TCXCARAMEL CAFE

19-1317 TCXBITTER CHOCOLATE

16-1325 TCXCOPPER

The spectacular natural colours of the Kalahari Desert inspire a story of rich burgundies, amber and golden browns.

Raw Fibers Complex and matted surfaces appear for fall as spinners create yarns that demonstrate their great tactile properties.

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HUBO

YARN TALK

JIUZHOU TEXTILE

TOP LINE

AA GLOBALLUGANG

BEST SHAN

Sanded Surface The windblown dunes of the desert direct soft and nubby yarns, creating a finely textured surface and hand-feel.

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SAPIENS

AA GLOBAL

LUGANGFORTUNE

XINFANG