SCOOP Trends

April 2024

SCOOP Trends is a fresh and enticing medium that's as inviting as a scoop of ice cream on a hot summer day.
It's not just about trends; it's a new service concept offering inspiration, consultancy in aesthetics, and guidance in product design for our valued customer audience.

We divided SCOOP trends into four main topics below for your convenience. We hope you enjoy reading!

Hue Horizon

Color trends are reflecting the changing preferences and choices in color palettes and combinations used in textiles, showing modern styles, cultural influences, and what consumers want.

The New Darks

Imagine stepping into your bedroom and being immersed in a trend-setting ambiance that captivates with its enigmatic allure. With shades of deep cobalt and mysterious dark blue guiding your way, your bedroom becomes a sanctuary that transcends the ordinary.

When it comes to interior design, let's seize the opportunity to embrace this new color trend, pairing it with bold design elements for a look that's both daring and refined. It's all about striking the perfect balance between edgy sophistication and timeless allure.

Did you know that 71% of Gen Zersare embracing this "dark aesthetic" as the epitome of contemporary chic? So why not embrace this new color trend and let your creativity shine in the depths of its allure?

Trendscape

The collective landscape of trends within a particular domain, such as fashion or textiles, encompassing the evolving styles, preferences, and influences that shape the industry’s direction and products.

Super Tactile

This trend is all about creating materials that not only look good but also feel amazing to touch and interact with. Even in fashion, tactile materials are all the rage.

But it's not only the softnessgetting all the attention. It is also about the colors, soft shades of blues and pinks, inspired by AI generated images.

The result?

Products that are not only stylish but also irresistibly huggable. And when it comes to bedtime bliss, imagine sinking into a cloud-like duvet or wrapping yourself in velvety-soft sheets, turning your bed into a sanctuary of tactile comfort.

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Future forecast

Staying attuned to future developments is crucial for our industry and beyond, ensuring adaptability, innovation, and competitiveness in an ever-evolving market landscape.

AI inspired

Have you already heard about the latest AI tools like Midjourney, Stable Diffusion, and DALL-E 2?

In the realm of mattress design, innovation knows no bounds. With the advent of generative AI, designers are tapping into a world of endless possibilities for creating captivating patterns and selecting exquisite colors to adorn mattress fabrics.

From intricate geometric motifs to serene nature-inspired prints, the potential for creativity is boundless.

Responsible living

In our industry, sustainability and responsible living mean using eco-friendly materials and manufacturing processes to reduce environmental impact, ensuring healthier sleeping environments for our customers.

Bacteria powered bio-materials

Did you know tiny bacteria could soon become our eco-friendly manufacturing buddies? Bio-factories are in the works, where bacteria churn out materials to replace plastics. Imagine clothes made from bacteria, turning agricultural leftovers into leather-like textiles or high-tech sportswear. Sweat power could be a reality, with microbes in clothes keeping you fresh and alerting you to pollution or sun exposure. Forget traditional cement for green buildings; bacteria might turn pee into bricks, creating 'living' materials that can self-repair.

So, next time you hear about bacteria, remember they're not just bugs—they could be the heroes of a greener future.

Biotech innovator Modern Synthesis grows microbes onto thread frameworks to make textiles similar to performance rip-stops and has a dry, warm cellulose or paper-like touch.
Danish brand Ganni fabricated a jacket using Celium nanocellulose from Mexican biotech innovator Polybion. The cellulose sheets are tanned in a similar way to leather.
This bacteria-made biofilm from The University of Massachusetts Amherst acts as a sticking-plaster, harnessing sweat into electricity to power wearable devices using skin moisture.
Electric Skin is a breathing skin that self-generates electricity via mud bacteria. Embedded protein nanowires process electrical outputs from ambient air.

Did you know that BekaertDeslee has already a pioneering solution featuring Microbiotica technology?

Purotex+ is a 100% biobased and naturally derived product, the technology shows durable performance beyond twenty home washes, and is non-irritant to the skin as well.

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Sources: WGCN, Intertextile
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