<img src="https://insidefashionlive.net/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/Knitwear-with-Texture-or00sgal387agfuo511bc87h8tffa0bgjdk06wuy2o.jpg" title="Knitwear-with-Texture" alt="Knitwear-with-Texture"> <h1>Rich Textures</h1> <h3><strong>The Trend</strong></h3> <ul> <li>Playing with texture is bringing newness and differentiation to knits - for all market segments.</li> <li>Slub yarns are important - with extra value coming from experimenting with unexpected color combinations in the same yarn.</li> <li>Boucle is still playing a key role - in both regular and micro boucle.</li> <li>Bubble effects or blistered surfaces is another key direction - in sweaters or knit dresses.</li> <li>Look for stitch constructions that add texture, such as oversized cable stitches and basket weave effects.</li> <li>Yarns trend towards mid to extra heavy gauges.</li> </ul> <h3><strong>Market Opportunities</strong></h3> <ul> <li>Perfect the career man or woman who wants knitwear that is elevated yet casual.</li> <li>Take this in a more trendy direction by playing with textured yarns as well as stitch constructions.</li> <li>Even plain yarns can be made to look a lot more expensive by using more interesting stitches.</li> </ul>