Most common fabrics at FW26 womenswear: satin (16.7%), leather (10.1%) and poplin (10.1%). Biggest risers: poplin (8.4% → 10.1%), taffeta (1.1% → 1.3%) and brocade (0.8% → 0.9%).
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Updated October 2, 2026
Top 3 of 25 fabrics
Ranked by share of looks.
Satin
16.7% of looks · +1.3 pts
Leather
10.1% of looks · −0.2 pts
Poplin
10.1% of looks · +1.7 pts
22 more fabrics
Ranked, with share of looks and change, in T-Fashion.
Rank, share of looks and change for the other 22 fabrics
This preview shows the numbers for the top three. Each trend below has its own page.
Fabrics in the press
361 of the articles we read on FW26 womenswear discuss its fabrics. Named most: leather (171 articles), fur (142 articles) and lace (121 articles). Each trend page sets the reports next to its numbers.
Summaries are written by T-Fashion. Read each article at the source.
Wallpaper* · Feb 12, 2026 · Season review
The best shows of New York Fashion Week A/W 2026- Leather: Leather cigarette pants at Khaite, thin leather trench coats at Calvin Klein Collection and leather at Fforme carried the season.
- Fur: Shearling coats and puffy shearling jackets appeared at Khaite, Fforme, Calvin Klein Collection and Michael Kors.
- Velvet: Crushed velvet gowns at Fforme and velvet jackets at Khaite brought rich texture.
Wallpaper* · Mar 2, 2026 · Season review
The standout shows of Milan Fashion Week A/W 2026, from Prada to Bottega Veneta- Sheer: Fendi blends elongated tailoring with sheer tulle and lace, mixing menswear and womenswear codes.
- Lace: Lace appears alongside tulle in Maria Grazia Chiuri's first Fendi collection.
- Fur: Fendi launches a circular program that turns old furs from customers into new coats and bags using leftover fur material.
Resident · Feb 28, 2026 · Season review
New York Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2026: The Collections and Moments Defining the SeasonWho What Wear · Apr 11, 2026 · Trend report
10 Trends Set to Define Fall 2026 Fashion- Brocade: Brocade and jacquard, plus embroidery and beading, gave handcrafted heirloom appeal at Conner Ives, Dior and Valentino.
- Sheer: See-through fabrics such as PVC and mesh let viewers glimpse the outfit underneath at Prada, Victoria Beckham, The Row and Tom Ford.
- Mesh: Structured mesh was one of the see-through materials used in the layering story.
Who What Wear UK · Aug 30, 2026 · Trend report
17 Autumn/Winter 2026 Trends That Will Define Style This Season- Sheer: Sheer layers continue into the cold months, with translucent outerwear at Prada, ribbon-trimmed pieces at Simone Rocha and Napoleonic trims at Khaite.
- Fur: Oversized fur coats and collars featured at Schiaparelli, Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Saint Laurent, Jean Paul Gaultier and Chloé.
- Leather: Bohemian looks turned darker and more rugged, with leather at Marni and Chloé.
Whitewall · Feb 17, 2026 · Season review
Through Snow and Subzero Temperatures, New York Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2026 Finds Its Rhythm
Rising and fading
Change in share of looks against FW25.
All 25 fabrics, ranked
This preview shows the top three of each list.
FW26 womenswear fabrics in full
| On this page | In T-Fashion |
|---|---|
| Share of looks per fabric | Every look behind each fabric, by designer and city |
| Rising and fading, top 3 | All 25 fabrics, with every sort |
| – | Combinations with colors, fabrics and details |
| Snapshot as of the last update | Updated as each show is analyzed |
| – | Moodboards, concepts and tech packs from the same looks |
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Questions
- What are the Fall 2026 fabric trends at the womenswear shows?
- By share of looks: satin (16.7%), leather (10.1%), poplin (10.1%).
- Which fabrics are rising for fall 2026?
- poplin (8.4% → 10.1%), satin (15.4% → 16.7%), denim (5.9% → 6.2%).
- Which fabrics are fading?
- sweater knit (5.1% → 4.2%), chino (4.0% → 3.6%), ribbed (3.1% → 2.7%).