July is coming to an end, and the market situation can be described as “light”. Even so, there are some highlights. The editor has discovered that recently some big clothing brands such as Dior, Channel, Italian brand MSGM, etc., as well as individual independent designers, have increasingly incorporated gradient elements into their works, and some fashionistas have also begun to design gradient elements. call.
How to create a gradient? Traditional dyeing techniques shine in modern times
This sense of gradient is How was it formed? Then we have to talk about a traditional dyeing technique in my country – tie-dye. The principle of tie-dye is very simple, which is to use different shades of dye to create a hazy and gradual beauty of clothes. It is divided into two parts: tying and dyeing. It uses yarn, thread, rope and other tools to tie, sew, tie, patch, clip and other combinations of fabrics before dyeing.
It is understood that tie-dying was generally done manually in the past, so it was more time-consuming and laborious, but with the development of the times, , now there are machines that can tie knots, the output has been greatly improved, and this process has been very mature. Both color fastness and hand feel have reached the standard. But not all patterns can be completed by machine, because each pattern, even if there are thousands of them, will have its own unique effect, and no one is the same. From an artistic perspective, it is difficult for machines to replace manual tie-dying.
“Tie-dye” becomes fashionable Hot search, there is a dyeing factory with orders until the end of August!
It is understood that tie-dyed gradient fabrics are very popular at present, and orders from dyeing factories have been scheduled until the end of August. A trader in Jiangsu and Zhejiang revealed: “Recently, we received orders for gradient fabrics. We are currently looking for suitable manufacturers for large orders of fabrics. Many tie-dye manufacturers are very busy and need to wait in line.” Similarly, another trader also said: “Several of our traders have received orders recently. Gradient order, the base fabric is knitted fabric. It is used to make autumn and winter clothing.”
With the expansion of market demand, tie-dye patterns and textures are becoming more and more complex and diverse. . In addition to using tie-dye technology on clothing, we can also use tie-dye technology on our bags, hats, and socks. According to Lyst, a global fashion data platform, “tie dye” is now the fashion keyword with the fastest growing search volume. It is said that fashion is a cycle. The gradient element formed by the tie-dye process has been around for a long time. However, in the past few years, it was considered too exaggerated, too colorful and looked rustic, so it has been tepid. This year, gradient elements have made a strong comeback, and flower patterns have become more and more fashionable and advanced, becoming the most popular element this summer.
Traditional crafts keep pace with the times, and fashion designers favor them
Breakthroughs in tie-dye technology Drawing on the limitations of traditional and classic crafts and materials, and drawing on contemporary art to design modern tie-dye patterns, it can be said that it has truly kept pace with the times, and traditional craftsmanship has once again shined. It has been loved by top-tier designers.
In our fabric market too, ordinary fabrics can become unique and fashionable through some post-finishing processing, such as creping, hot stamping, lamination, etc. At a time when conventional and low-end fabrics are in oversupply and profits are shrinking, companies should also move towards the mid- to high-end direction and produce textile products that are uniquely creative, marketable and have artistic added value to expand market influence and thus occupy market share.
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