Most common fabrics at New York Fashion Week FW26 menswear: poplin (24.0%), denim (20.9%) and leather (13.3%). Biggest risers: denim (12.8% → 20.9%), satin (5.3% → 9.6%) and velvet (3.5% → 4.4%).
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Updated October 2, 2026
Top 3 of 11 fabrics
Ranked by share of looks.
Poplin
24.0% of looks · +0.2 pts
Denim
20.9% of looks · +8.1 pts
Leather
13.3% of looks · +0.8 pts
8 more fabrics
Ranked, with share of looks and change, in T-Fashion.
Rank, share of looks and change for the other 8 fabrics
This preview shows the numbers for the top three. Each trend below has its own page.
The other fabrics, A to Z 8
Fabrics in the press
37 of the articles we read on New York menswear discuss its fabrics. Named most: denim (25 articles), leather (23 articles) and sweater knit (14 articles). Each trend page sets the reports next to its numbers.
Summaries are written by T-Fashion. Read each article at the source.
WWD · Feb 18, 2026 · Show review
Tommy Hilfiger Fall 2026: Reimagining the ‘Icons’- Corduroy: White corduroy pants with two pleats were listed among the key pieces.
- Leather: A classic flight jacket came in black tumbled leather.
- Sweater Knit: Updated Fair Isle cardigans were among the key pieces.
Vogue · Feb 15, 2026 · Show review
Todd Snyder Fall 2026 Menswear Collection- Denim: Pressed-crease Japanese denim was styled with shirts and ties in a prep-meets-mid-century mix.
- Leather: Some slim, retro-styled leather jackets added rock and roll attitude.
- Sweater Knit: Knits in cashmere and boiled lambswool carried argyle, tartan and check patterns in earth tones.
WWD · Jan 30, 2026 · Show review
Theory Men’s Fall 2026: New York Elegance Reimagined- Sweater Knit: Chunky bouclé sweaters were joined by yak-wool cardigans and twinsets for more texture.
- Corduroy: Corduroy pants and a water-resistant corduroy puffer added texture beyond the technical fabrics.
- Poplin: Motion Poplin, a stretchy, machine-washable fabric, was introduced for shirts.
Vogue · Feb 17, 2026 · Show review
Rhude Fall 2026 Menswear CollectionVogue · Feb 16, 2026 · Show review
N.Hoolywood Fall 2026 Menswear Collection- Sweater Knit: Spliced sweaters combined cable knits with Nordic patterns.
- Denim: Jeans with strong dye color and sturdy fabric were the hero pieces.
- Corduroy: Corduroy was laid out sideways on a puffy blouson that references an outdoor classic.
WWD · Feb 16, 2026 · Show review
Eckhaus Latta Fall 2026: Awkwardly Refined- Leather: Supple leathers and high-waisted leather skirts with small slits featured.
- Denim: Denim chaps had cutouts as a deliberate interruption.
- Sweater Knit: Sweaters and knits featured cutouts and bold stripes without fuss.
Rising and fading
Change in share of looks against FW25.
All 11 fabrics, ranked
This preview shows the top three of each list.
FW26 menswear New York 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 11 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 New York Fashion Week?
- By share of looks: poplin (24.0%), denim (20.9%), leather (13.3%).
- Which fabrics are rising for fall 2026?
- denim (12.8% → 20.9%), satin (5.3% → 9.6%), velvet (3.5% → 4.4%).
- Which fabrics are fading?
- sweater knit (6.7% → 4.6%), fine gauge (12.0% → 11.5%), parachute (5.1% → 5.0%).