Clothing manufacturers who’ve been watching the runways for spring 2016 trends had better stock up on spools of elastic apparel thread as they prepare to meet spring’s demand for bold colors, big stripes, Flamenco flounce, off-the-shoulder hotness, puffed sleeves, tie-dye, silver lamé and sequins for everybody! You’ll need the stretch for:

• Spanish Flair—Flouncy, bold flamenco-inspired frocks with a cinched paperbag waist are hitting the runways big time. You’ll need extra elastic apparel thread to make it breathable for prêt–à–porter pieces.
• Victorian Puffed Sleeves—Anne Shirley would be proud. Whether they’re on the upper arm, or the lower, puffed sleeves on everything from gowns to blouses and jackets will need some stretch around the ends to fit everyone.
• Off-the-Shoulder—Last year it was one shoulder, this year it’s both. You’ll need stretchy thread to keep everything in place.
• Satin and Lace—Boudoir fashions are hitting the street with classic Hollywood-inspired gowns.
• Period Pieces—Spring 2016’s time machine isn’t just stopping in the Victorian era. Your cool aunt’s estate sale fashion pieces are getting a bold, colorful update in the form of skirts, blouses and jackets with bold colors and stripes.
• Dynamite Denim—Denim won’t die: not this spring, anyway. Expect more in the way of everything from gowns and shorts to jackets, blouses and robes. The key is that it needs to stretch.
• Tie-Dye—No, not the trashy old T-shirts from college; tie-dye is getting a serious upgrade this season in everything from dresses, skirts and jackets to sheaths and gowns. Some of the hot colors to dye for are pink and peacock blue. Dye it into stretchy fabrics with plenty of elastic apparel thread.
• Everything Sparkles—Just put sequins on it. And stretchy silver lame. They’ll be hot sellers this season.

If you’re a clothing manufacturer gearing up to satisfy the spring 2016 market, contact Elastic Connections today at 847-426-6830 and stock the factory with plenty of elastic apparel thread!