Men's Suit Fabric Trend

AW 2026

As a key item in business-casual style, suits are experiencing a transformation in fabric textures and materials. F-TREND Fabric Trend Center's continued focus on men's suit fabrics has led to the identification of development directions for 25/26AW men's suits: refined micro-checks, color-spun stripes, and versatile herringbones. This analysis covers trends in fabric structure, related materials, and corresponding style recommendations. It provides apparel companies with fabric planning ideas for 25/26AW suits and offers fabric companies a reference guide for fabric presentations.

Refined Micro-Checks

Color-Spun Stripes

Versatile Herringbones

Fabric characteristics 1. Same color scheme colors:Neutral colors such as gray and brown are the main colors, and yarn/yarn of the same color series is used for weaving 2. Micro grid pattern:Combination of Thousand Bird Grid, Vihig Grid, and Window Panes, or use color spun yarn to create small color woven grids Recommended materials 1. Advanced products:First cut wool, pure spinning or blended with mohair, can be blended with a small amount of linen 2. Cost effective products:TR； Blended with viscose, nylon, and elastic fibers

Development background: The classic checkered fabric in suits is shifting towards more refined and elegant micro grid patterns this season Recommended style details: Casual straight body, two pieces for business vacation, slim fit and tailored, loose casual suit

Fabric Characteristics 1. Subtle Stripes:Monochromatic yarn-dyed or jacquard fabrics presenting understated striped patterns. 2. Segmented Dyeing/Color-Spun Yarn: As color-spun yarn becomes more prevalent in fine fabrics, it plays an increasingly important role in the innovative development of striped fine fabrics. Recommended Materials 1. High-End Products: Pure new wool, with possible blends of a small amount of nylon 2. Cost-effective Products:Polyester, TR

Development Background: Subtle, understated designs combined with gradient elements are emerging as a new trend in color-spun striped fabrics. Style Details Recommendations: Casual straight-leg, slim fit tailored suits, and loose casual suits

Fabric Characteristics: 1. Varied Structures: The variation of herringbone patterns, commonly seen in women's trousers, is being applied to men's suits. It's recommended to look at Burberry's use of this fabric in their suit designs. 2. Multiple Checks: Combining check or stripe patterns with herringbone through yarn-dyeing or jacquard techniques. Recommended Materials: 1. High-End Products: Pure new wool, with possible blends of a small amount of nylon. 2. Cost-Effective Products: TR (polyester-rayon blends), wool-polyester blends.

Development Background: Herringbone fabrics have seen a resurgence in popularity with the retro trend. This season, the focus is on innovations in the organizational structure of herringbone fabrics. Style Details Recommendations: Slim fit tailored suits, loose casual suits, and zip-front designs.

·Recommended Fabrics

1. High quality Pure New Wool, Wool-Mohair Blends, Wool-Nylon Blends 2. Cost effectiveness TR (Polyester-Rayon Blends), Viscose-Nylon and Spandex Blends

Fabric Texture

1. Color-Spun: Color-spun twill, segmented dyeing yarn color-spun, flannel. 2. Micro-Checks: Monochromatic small checks, gradient small checks. 3. Stripes: Monochromatic color-spun yarn gradient checks/stripes, subtle stripes. 4. Herringbone: Multiple check combinations herringbone, varied structure herringbone.

1. Wool and high-quality protein fibers such as mohair are becoming a material trend. 2. Increasing the proportion of segmented dyeing/color-spun yarns in stripe fabrics. 3. Focus on the organizational design of multiple check combinations.

Fabric Development Direction