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Late Summer Trends 2023: A Bold Mix of Punk, Sunny Colors, and Retro Vibes

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With this beautiful late summer, we can enjoy all the summer trends even longer. Let’s take a closer look at these ‘summer 2023’ trends once again!

1. Punk Vibes

Punk is back and stronger than ever. Spring and summer 2023 are characterized by edgy and bold looks. Think high platform heels, spikes, and eye-catching jewelry to make a statement. Combine graphic tops with leather accents to create a fearless look that leaves an impression. For example, with our soft leather-look fabric!

2. Sunny colours

A refreshing change from recent years, the trend colors for spring/summer 2023 are sunnier and more vibrant than ever before. Pantone predicts an abundance of red-orange shades that amplify the summer vibe. From ruby red to peach, dark yellow to salmon pink, nearly half of the colors lean towards the orange spectrum. Dare to play with these lively hues and give your wardrobe a summer boost. How about this cheerful print? Or opt for this solid fabric!

3. Sheer Fabrics

Transparency is a key trend in 2023. Sheer fabrics grace the runways, creating a playful and seductive look. Combine a sheer blouse with a bandeau top underneath for an elegant yet daring appearance. This trend allows you to experiment with layering and adds an airy touch to your summer outfits. What about this organza with a playful floral design?! Or this romantic print as a top!

4. Frills and Ruffles

Frills, also known as ruffles, are back in full force. These refined embellishments add a touch of romance to your summer wardrobe. Opt for a ruffled dress or a top with voluminous sleeves for a feminine and graceful look. This trend is versatile and suits both casual and formal occasions.

5. Double Denim

Denim remains a classic, and in the summer of 2023, we see the rise of double denim. Dare to wear denim on denim by pairing a denim jacket with matching jeans. This effortless and stylish look is suitable for any occasion and is sure to leave a lasting impression. Have you discovered our denim collection yet?

6. Prints and Stripes

Summer prints and stripes are unmissable in 2023. Go for floral prints, tropical motifs, or vibrant stripes to brighten up your summer wardrobe. Combine different prints for a bold mix-and-match look that reflects the sunny days.

With this fabric, you can create a daring sheer blouse with stripes!

7. Metallic and Sparkling Effects

Give yourself a glamorous update with metallic and sparkling fabrics. From glittering dresses to metallic accessories, this trend adds a touch of shimmer to your summer ensemble. Perfect for evening parties and special occasions. With this waterproof fabric, you’ll have those summer vibes both in and around the pool!

8. Let’s go retro

The 1980s are making a strong comeback with vintage-inspired styles. Think oversized blazers, bold shoulder pads, and colorful prints. Combine these retro elements with modern pieces for a contemporary look that harks back to the glory days of fashion. How about these ‘retro balls,‘ exclusively designed and made for Polytex Fabrics?

9. Swimming in Style

Peepholes and backless designs are not just for cute dresses or tops; this bold trend has also made its way into swimwear. Initially, it may create interesting tan lines, but it offers versatile options for the ultimate capsule vacation wardrobe. How? Wear your swimsuit as an elegant dinner top in the evening. Pair it with a stylish skirt, add some embellishments to your ears, and slip into a chic heel: et voilà, you’re ready to dine in style. Steal the show with one of our neon terry fabrics!

Overall, the summer of 2023 is all about boundless creativity. Let your imagination run wild and embrace the sparkling vibes of these summer trends!

Our five best qualities!

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Denim, cotton, modal, linen, wool, silk, flannel, bamboo, viscose… the choice is huge! So how do you know which fabric to choose? Luckily, we at Polytex Stoffen know our way around fabrics and present our top 5 qualities below!   Bamboo

In first place is bamboo! A sustainable fabric and therefore popular in homemade fashion. Bamboo is the fastest growing grass in the world, needs almost no water and pesticides are not necessary either. This fabric is not only suitable for people with sensitive skin as it is soft, comfortable and breathable. Bamboo is also antibacterial and hypoallergenic, so it doesn’t need to be washed hotter than 30 degrees. So it is also very suitable for children and even babies! A bamboo fabric is made using the viscose process. This process extracts a viscous organic liquid from the bamboo wood and turns it into yarn.

Looking for a great bamboo fabric? How about a jersey, French terry, twill or a woven bamboo quality?

Viscose & Viscose EcoVero

Looking for a cool fabric for your next summer dress? Then viscose is a good choice. Viscose is versatile due to its softness and is made from wood fibres.

If you are looking for an environmentally friendly option, there is also viscose EcoVero from the company Lenzing. Here, the pulp used for production comes from sustainably certified forests.

Take a look at our viscose and EcoVero fabrics here.

Modal In third place is modal! Like viscose, this fabric is made from cellulose, with the difference that modal goes through an extra step in the production process, which makes the fabric even stronger, absorbs moisture better and feels softer. Modal also has a nice sheen, drapes well and can be washed in almost any water temperature. Our most popular fabric is the high quality modal jogging. A high quality interlock that is perfect for loungewear, but also for neat jumpers.

You can find all modal fabrics from Polytex Stoffen here. Lyocell (Tencel) As soon as the temperatures rise, Lyocell is the perfect choice! Not only is this fabric hypoallergenic, it is also comfortable to wear because it is soft, breathable and feels cool against the skin. Lyocell is made from cellulose, just like viscose and modal, but fewer chemicals are used, making it even more environmentally friendly than viscose. In addition, Lyocell is always made from wood chips that come from eucalyptus or beech trees. Lyocell also comes in an environmentally friendly and sustainable variant, namely Tencel. Since the production process is virtually closed, there is little to no waste and pollution remains limited. Tencel is used on the market by the company Lenzing.

Do you already know our Tencel denim? This super soft denim, with and without stretch, falls elegantly and smoothly with a slight sheen. The fabric is breathable and dries quickly. These are all our Lyocell and Tencel fabrics.

Cotton Of course, cotton must not be missing from this list. It has been popular for many years and is suitable for all kinds of purposes: Shirts, shirts, jumpers, shorts, a nice summer dress and even underwear. Excellent breathability, soft on the skin and washable at various temperatures up to 90 degrees!

We sell more than 700 fabrics with cotton. Our standard fabric is Jogging 997241 with matching border fabric 997242. For our own fabric brands we always use “combed compact cotton” or “combed compact cotton”. Before spinning, the yarns are combed. This makes the yarn smoother and softer. It also ensures that it does not lint after washing.

Do you have questions about one of these fabrics or are you looking for something else but don’t know exactly what? We will be happy to help you!

sales@polytexstoffen.com



Polytex Stoffen named Strongest Link 2023 in the International Business category!

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For the 20th time in a row, several companies from the Rijnland and Kennemerland region came together where everyone has ‘Service’ and ‘Customer focus’ at the top of their priorities. In the ‘International Business’ category, Polytex Stoffen was named the Strongest Link 2023!

“The jury noticed from everything that Polytex is all about the international customer where creativity, innovation, speed of delivery and awarding are key. Sustainability also plays an important role. By making fabrics from recycled materials and using bamboo, it is well aware of its social responsibility and therefore also manages to attract younger customers. Because Polytex has been able to hold its own in a rapidly changing market for three generations, reaching out to its customers with total dedication and providing them with the best possible service, the jury felt that this company was a convincing winner of the That’s Lease Medal for International Business from the Strongest Link.”

Presentation of The Strongest Link, International Business category 2023 at Grand Hotel Huis ter Duin, March 2023

We have been nominated for the Sterkste Schakel 2023

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We, Polytex Stoffen, were recently nominated for the Sterkste Schakel Verkiezing Rijnland, the regional election for companies that excel in service and customer focus. The election is organised annually by the Sterkste Schakel Kring in cooperation with the business magazine Rijnstreek Business.

The Strongest Link Election, intended for businesses in the Rhine and Veen region, the Leiden region, the Dune and Flowerbulb region, Nieuw Vennep, Nieuwkoop and the Waddinxveen area, will be held for the twentieth time in 2023 and has by now experienced tremendous appreciation from entrepreneurs. This is mainly because participating companies are nominated by customers, fellow entrepreneurs and/or administrators from the region. Translated with www.DeepL.com/Translator (free version)

It is a sign of recognition, especially at a time when maintaining and building business relationships requires more time and energy than before.

The sectors in which will be competed are Retail, Automotive, Construction, Installation & Engineering, Services, Tourism, Hospitality, Recreation & Wholesale and International Business. The winner for each sector (finalists) will be selected from all nominations. The sector winners and the final overall winner will be chosen by an expert jury consisting of former winners from previous editions. The final is in spring 2023 and will be held at a beautiful venue in the region. It will then be announced who can call himself the Strongest Link 2023.

You can read more about the election on the website www.sterksteschakel.nl.

Fibre Mood

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We are the fabric supplier for Fibre Mood, from edition 13, you can buy the fabrics from us.

Who is Fibre Mood?

About 4 years ago Fibre Mood – a self-made fashion magazine and online platform – was founded from the passion to get as many women and men as possible enthusiastic about sewing their own stylish wardrobe. Since then, more than 120.000 Sewistas from around the world have joined Fibre Mood.

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Winter Collection 20-21

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New Winter CollectionDespite these difficult times, our new winter 2020-2021 collection is ready. We have put together the collection with great care. The latest trend colors have been added to our basic fabrics, trendy prints and qualities have been collected and our designers have delivered beautiful designs. Do not miss anything and get to see the new collection. Our salesman will be happy to visit you – if possible – or we can present the collection digitally to you via a video call.

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