FABRIC HIGHLIGHTS & MATERIAL NOVELTIES FOR AUTUMN.WINTER 25/26 - PART III

PONGEES

Shades that fit into the top colour stories for autumn/winter are being promoted by silk specialists Pongees to meet immediate demand from designers looking to place last minute orders. Pongees holds more than 10,000 fabrics in stock and has a 1 metre minimum; it can also supply European buyers with fabrics within a few days, without any additional import charges, just as it did pre Brexit.

The colour stories being promoted, predicted by global consumer and design trend and colour authorities WGSN and Coloro are: Intense Rust, Midnight Plum, Sustained Grey, Cool Matcha and Apricot Crush. “Two years ago, these shades were selected to reflect stability and reassurance that connect with nature, as well as escapism and sustainability. Today they are even more appropriate given how cautious consumers are about the future,” says Nick Moore, managing director, Pongees. “With our huge colour palette, Pongees not only offers the top shades for autumn/winter but also those being tipped for spring 2025 collections.“ Silk is also in vogue, as from an environmentally-friendly perspective it comes from a natural source, is biodegrabable and has a low environmental impact.” Many of Pongees silks are woven from silkworms, whose exclusive diet is the mulberry leaf; its plain dyed fabrics meet OEKO-TEX standards. Pongees’ natural (greige) options are an ideal base for designers to personalise with bespoke prints and dyes to enhance exclusivity.

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“Two years ago, these shades were selected to reflect stability and reassurance that connect with nature, as well as escapism and sustainability.” – Managing Director Nick Moore

Midnight Plum
think dark skies, gothic for a touch of escapism

Countess Taffeta – Bilberry 103/0031
Metallic Chiffon – Black 662D/0002
Heavy Satin – Violet 441D/0296

Cool Matcha
calm, soothing, natural, tinted pastels

Marocain – Moss 440D/0187
Spun Sandwashed – Nettle 233DS/0194
Stretch Satin – Leaf 831D/0162

Apricot Crush
bright, vitamin tones, oranges

Habotai – Tangiers 506D/0285
French Organza – Vanilla 525F/0293
Chiffon Changeant – Peach 630D/0211

Intense Rust
raw, earthy, warm, calming

Mohair – Terracotta MOH/0289
Velvet Viscose/silk– Burnt Orange 727W/0048
Tasar – Terracotta 738/0289

Sustained Grey
neutral, recyclability, practical, reliable, utilitarian

Indian Douppion – Moonlight 745/0186
Chiffon Satin – Steel 640D/0275
Tulle Spot – Slate 930/0269

GRATEX

Textiles are the fabric from which our passion is woven. Grausam Textile is a family-owned business with 50 years of international experience, always keeping pace with the fashion world. As a partner of BCI and GOTS, they can offer a wide range of their products made from organic cotton.

The Autumn/Winter 2025-26 collection consists of exquisite jacquard fabrics, traditional and fashion prints, lace, shirting fabrics, and soft knits. The season’s colour palette ranges from warm earth tones to fruity pastel shades.

For their customers, they cover everything from fashionable fabric design for small batches to trading by the metre for the next collection. This is also reflected in the finished products: seasonal fashion, hard-wearing workwear, traditional costumes and much more is made from their fabrics. Prints, yarn dyes, jacquards, lace, jersey and knitwear can all be found in their range. They stock items made from cotton, linen and viscose as well as many other materials and blends. GOTS and BCI articles are also available or can be produced.

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SCHÜRMANN SCHRÖDER TUCHFABRIK

Highest quality natural fibres in merino wool, cashmere and silk. They produce a calculated stock programme, i.e.: Pronto-Moda, minimum order quantity 1 piece = 60 metres per design. Schürmann Schröder has been synonymous with quality and customer satisfaction for over 350 years. Their warehouse houses large quantities of high-quality fabrics that can be made available to you at short notice. Their fabrics guarantee the production of the finest creations for your target group. Discover the collection of fine fabrics seam by seam, be it linen that is suitable for everyday use and versatile or seductive, supple cashmere.

Germany – Hall 4 | C 13

“Fine fabrics seam by seam, be it linen that is suitable for everyday use and versatile or seductive, supple cashmere.”

LEMAR

Once again Lemar will attend Munich Fabric Start In this edition, they are excited to showcase their renewed offering of fabrics totally “Made in Europe” and woven with environmentally friendly raw materials, addressing the growing demand for more responsible textiles. Since 1939, LEMAR has been a family-owned and operated weaving mill, producing a wide range of fabrics. Their expertise lies in men’s swimwear fabrics, but they also offer a variety of options for sportswear, casualwear, technical fabrics, bags, and luggage.

Sustainability is an integral part of LEMAR’s business that’s why among our range, you are able to find several value-added options offering advantages across all aspects of environmental responsibility. Their fabrics are woven with eco-certified yarns reflecting their dedication to high-quality, eco-conscious raw materials. Thanks to their pioneering identity, such options bring a dynamic and unique identity which will strengthen their mutual interest in building a better planet. There´s no MOQ in most of their stock fabric collection, which means a great flexibility and an open window to all brand sizes! Order what you sold instead of sell what you bought!

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“Made in Europe and woven with environmentally friendly raw materials.”

MITWILL TEXTILES

Mitwill Textiles offers a vast collection of over 70,000 prints and 1,500 garment variations, with 100 new designs every month. Their designer community creates current patterns and garment shapes to anticipate market trends. With advanced digital tools, Mitwill facilitates collaboration and provides rapid prototyping services. Production takes place in a digital microfactory in France and through industrial partners in Europe. Mitwill supports sustainability through European research projects and low-impact printing technologies.

The processes in their in-house digital microfactory are optimised for sustainability. PURE printing on cotton and viscose is particularly resource-efficient and ideally suited for tops and lightweight decorative items. With new offerings for the virtual 3D visualisation of garments, Mitwill is improving the sampling and purchasing process for our customers – quickly and in a resource-saving way. They offer a ready-to-wear service on request.

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