ISPO Textrends — Only 8 weeks Left To Apply

ISPO Textrends — Only 8 weeks left to apply and send your products to be part of the competition

Exhibitor or not, participate with your most innovative fabrics, fibers & insulations and/or trims and accessories for sportswear and outdoor wear and get the chance to be selected by an international jury. Apply online now and with a few clicks you can take part in the contest and have access to ISPO Textrends Fall/Winter 2026/27 season. Materials are awarded Best Product, Top 10, or Selection across 12 different categories for textile and 8 for ready-made garments.

• Accessories Essential ingredients for sports and outdoor apparel and equipment, ranging from zippers to buttons and snappers in a wide range of materials. Innovation features in lightweight, durable and waterproof functionality, strong performance essential to the physical activity and the life of a product.
• Accessories Textile accessories that are essential for sports and outdoor activities such as socks, headwear, gloves, scarves, etc. with a functional element. Also equipment such as backpacks and bags.
• Base Layer Next-to-skin fabrics with preshaping, support, thermal or moisture management performance. Softness, comfort, anti-bacterial or eco-friendly properties are added values.
• Beach and Swimwear From scuba to swimwear, functional fabrics are key to the increase in water sports for the Spring/Summer season. Quick dry, UV+, salt, sand and sun lotion resistant allow a higher level of flexibility and durability for the end product. Recycled synthetics, especially from the ocean appeal. Versatility for the consumer comes through in fabrics and product design, with beach-to-street apparel adapting to different occasions and adding to the eco aspect of less is more.
• Dresses & Skirts Athletic dresses & skirts that offer freedom of movement and optimal support throughout physical activities. Sophisticated designs and cuts make the garment interesting.
• Fibers & Insulations Traditional feather down, hollow and cross-section man-made or natural fibers with enhanced benefits for activewear. Biomimicry features through virgin and recycled synthetic fiber delivery, with thermal regulating finishes offering added warmth directly to fabrics.
• Jackets & Vest Jackets and vests as mid and outer layers. Softshell and fleece jackets, padded, insulated and down jackets, and coated weather jackets that provide high resistance to the elements. Additional properties can be 3-in-1 functions, waterproof, windproof, thermo regulation or features adding functionality for a specific activity.
• Membranes & Coatings Technical membranes, stretch, waterproof, windproof with two or three layers. Reflective and UV-resistant are added values. Teaming function with fashion as colored and printed graphics combine.
• Outer Layer Lightweight but ultra-resistant woven shell fabrics, with surface performance. Stretch, waterproof, windproof, breathable feature in single and multi-layer qualities for ultimate protection against the elements. High tenacity micro light rip stops for packable applications work alongside matte and bright woven fabrics.
• Pants & Tights Bottoms from base layers to outer layers, trousers, tights, leggings and shorts. High comfort and optimal functionality for the respective, designated sports and outdoor activity.
• Pullovers Second and mid layers for optimal insulation and flexibility during any sports and outdoor activities. Lightweight, breathable, quick dry and temperature regulation are added values.
• Second Layer Fleece fabrics, lightweight protective fabrics and performance linings, stretch or non-stretch. Advanced thermal management. Natural fibers from wool and cotton sustainable fibers, including cellulosic, work alongside next generation synthetics, both virgin and recycled.
• Shirts & Blouses Woven shirts and blouses with bi-elastic fit and high degrees of comfort for all kinds of athleisure activities. Breathability, freshness, UV-protection and antibacterial properties are added values.
• Soft Equipment Performance products for tents, backpacks, sleeping bags, shoes, etc. Lightweight, durable, abrasion-resistant, UV-protecting, waterproof, etc. are required benefits.
• Street Sports Fabrics range from ubiquitous denim with new performance levels to lighter functional fabrics and finishes with a fashionable edge that meets the demand of today’s urban offering for second and outer layers.
• T-shirts Next-to-skin garments and base layers, short or long sleeve, that score with breathability, moisture control, and quick drying properties. Dynamic design allowing freedom of movement and optimal support for best performance.
• Trims Films and tapes for protective sealings and welded applications feature. Technicity combines with creativity, as technical ribbons, cords, embossing and transfers offer designers and brand developers the opportunity to create a customized signature style.
• Underwear Under garments that best support any physical activity. Anti-odor, quick dry, breathability and maximal comfort are adding value.