Interwoven Textile Fair spotlights new textile trends and product launches

By AI, Created 4:26 PM UTC, June 01, 2026, /AGP/ – More than 100 exhibitors gathered in High Point, North Carolina, for the spring Interwoven Textile Fair, where brands unveiled new fabrics, performance textiles and trend directions for residential, contract and hospitality markets. The show highlighted softer outdoor materials, richer colors and fresh collaborations as the industry looks toward fall buying seasons and 2027 trend planning.

Why it matters: - The spring Interwoven Textile Fair served as a key buying and networking moment for textile professionals across residential, contract and hospitality markets. - Exhibitors used the show to preview new collections, test market reaction and strengthen face-to-face relationships ahead of fall market season. - The show’s product mix pointed to a broader industry shift toward softer handfeel, richer color palettes and more performance-driven outdoor textiles.

What happened: - International Textiles Alliance held its biannual spring Interwoven Textile Fair in High Point, North Carolina. - More than 100 exhibitors showed products at the event, including eight first-time exhibitors. - Exhibitors came from more than 12 countries. - Brands, manufacturers, retailers, designers, jobbers and upholsterers moved through showrooms across the downtown High Point market district. - The show featured indoor and outdoor textiles for residential, contract and hospitality use. - International Textiles Alliance also highlighted The Pulse @ Interwoven Textile Fair, hosted by Tarah Jakubiak and Serena Martin.

The details: - Carrie Dillon, managing director of International Textile Alliance, said the Pavilion Floor had strong energy and pointed to the mix of new and longtime exhibitors, a new Future Snoops Trend Gallery and Member Product Spotlights. - Future Snoops presented four 2027 fabric trends: Swift, Combe, Revive and Exhale. - Valdese Weavers launched 79 new outdoor fabrics across nine patterns for its Inside Out line in collaboration with Ace & Jig. - Valdese’s collection includes GreenGuard certified custom-dyed yards and woven designs made from solution-dyed polyester. - A standout pattern called “Namesake” was inspired by Ace & Jig co-founder Cary Vaughan and Jenna Wilson’s grandmother’s house in Maine. - Norwalk Furniture said the show helped support its fall market initiatives and surface performance and color trends across vendors. - Crypton introduced three new trends: Vitality, Galore and Kin. - Crypton’s new patterns include artisanal ikats, checks, boucles, global brushstrokes, sun-faded stripes, rhythmic chevrons, tropical soft blooms and faded flora. - Revolution Fabrics debuted 90 new designs across several collections and now offers more than 2,000 total SKUs. - Revolution’s new collections include Savannah, Taos and the 5 5 5 Collection, which offers five patterns and five colors for $5.50 a yard. - Revolution also said it plans to unveil a new Hospitality Collection at the September Casual Market in Atlanta. - Sunbrella launched 140 new SKUs aimed at refreshing outdoor living with a modern, timeless look. - Sunbrella’s new offerings include Belgian-inspired linens, boucles, “Solace,” “Sacrifice” and the “Gather” collection. - Culp showed new indoor, outdoor and contract collections with spring colors including greens, neutrals and terra cottas. - Culp’s Livesmart Outdoor Performance Collections use solution-dyed yarns and are UV-resistant, stain-resistant, water-repellent, PFAS-free, easy to clean, machine washable and pet-friendly. - Skye Moda introduced a 150-piece residential textile collection after opening its business eight months ago. - Skye Moda is stocked locally in High Point and features velvets, plaids, woven tapestries, florals and creature-inspired motifs. - Rioma made its U.S. market debut at Interwoven with indoor and outdoor decorative fabrics manufactured in Spain. - Rioma’s collection uses solids, textures and jacquards and is aimed at residential, contract and hospitality markets. - Texstyle, based in Denmark, showed indoor and outdoor collections, including faux mohair priced under $10. - Texstyle’s outdoor line has a recycled story, more than 2,000 hours of testing, a Martindale rating above 100,000 and a three- to five-year warranty. - Texstyle won a Gold Award at the German Design Awards 2025 for its Louis bouclé line. - Vanelli showed made-to-order indoor and outdoor fabrics with a six- to eight-week production timeline. - Vanelli’s outdoor line includes rich textures, bold watercolor patterns and performance features such as fade resistance, UV resistance, water repellency and stain resistance. - Kornit Digital debuted denim-printed textiles in plaids, florals and abstract patterns for apparel, bags, shoes and upholstery. - Kornit said its print-on-demand technology can print on materials ranging from leather to lace.

Between the lines: - The repeated focus on performance, sustainability and softer textures suggests outdoor and contract textiles are moving closer to the look and feel of indoor residential products. - The number of first-time exhibitors and new collections shows how competitive the category remains, even as brands lean harder on differentiation through design story, technology and collaboration. - Trend galleries and forecasting presentations continue to shape buying decisions by giving exhibitors and attendees a shared language for color and pattern direction. - Several brands emphasized collaboration, which signals that cross-category partnerships are becoming a key way to stand out in a crowded market.

What’s next: - International Textiles Alliance will hold its fall Interwoven Textile Fair Tuesday, November 17 through Thursday, November 19, 2026, in High Point. - Revolution Fabrics plans to introduce its new Hospitality Collection at the September Casual Market in Atlanta. - Many of the collections shown at spring Interwoven are set to reach the market this fall. - Industry participants will likely carry the show’s color and performance themes into upcoming buying cycles and product launches.

The bottom line: - Spring Interwoven showed a textile market leaning into richer design, stronger performance and more collaboration, with fall launches already in motion.