What are the Spring 2026 fabric trends at the menswear shows?

By share of looks: twill (51.7%), poplin (22.7%), chino (15.3%).

Which fabrics are rising for spring 2026?

satin (8.5% → 12.1%), leather (8.3% → 11.8%), sheer (3.3% → 5.0%).

Which fabrics are fading?

chino (23.0% → 15.3%), jersey (21.0% → 14.6%), twill (54.6% → 51.7%).

Spring 2026 Menswear Fabric Trends from the Menswear Runways

Most common fabrics at SS26 menswear: twill (51.7%), poplin (22.7%) and chino (15.3%). Biggest risers: satin (8.5% → 12.1%), leather (8.3% → 11.8%) and sheer (3.3% → 5.0%).

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Updated October 2, 2026

Top 3 of 16 fabrics

Ranked by share of looks.

Twill

51.7% of looks · −2.9 pts

Poplin

22.7% of looks · −0.9 pts

Chino

15.3% of looks · −7.7 pts

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Rank, share of looks and change for the other 13 fabrics

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The other fabrics, A to Z 13

Fabrics in the press

114 of the articles we read on SS26 menswear discuss its fabrics. Named most: leather (70 articles), denim (25 articles) and jersey (21 articles). Each trend page sets the reports next to its numbers.

Summaries are written by T-Fashion. Read each article at the source.

Wallpaper* · Jun 25, 2025 · Season review
The standout shows of Paris Fashion Week Men’s S/S 2026: Hermès to Craig Green
- Denim: Kiko Kostadinov included Japanese denim in its afternoon workwear shapes.
- Poplin: Wooyoungmi made light tailoring from poplin of cotton, along with silk and very fine lycra.
- Leather: Hermès used open-weave leather to make its signature material wearable in summer.
Wallpaper* · Sep 20, 2025 · Season review
The standout shows of London Fashion Week S/S 2026
- Leather: Aaron Esh combined old couture finery with East End leather craft; Burberry showed hot-pink leather jackets.
- Satin: Aaron Esh built Harrington jackets from lustrous satins.
- Muslin: Paolo Carzana stained silks and paper-thin muslins with mottled natural dyes in indigo, moss and orange.
FashionNetwork · Jul 3, 2025 · Trend report
10 top menswear trends for Spring/Summer 2026
- Poplin: Light layers in cotton, poplin, gauze and organza made up anti-heat outfits.
- Satin: Amiri made embroidered satin and silk jackets that work as dressing gowns.
- Sheer: Rick Owens showed a sheer V-neck top.
Obscura Zine · Oct 29, 2025 · Season review
The Scoop on New York Men’s Day
- Sheer: Clara Son used transparent tops with bows; Max Esmail layered a transparent white shirt beneath navy tailoring.
- Velvet: Max Esmail combined velvet with leather and washed denim.
- Leather: Max Esmail mixed leather with velvet, linen and washed denim.
House of Solo · Jul 1, 2025 · Season review
Paris Men’s Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2026 RUNWAY RECAP
- Leather: Hermès made bombers, cardigans and trousers from woven or perforated leather.
- Chino: Louis Vuitton offered premium takes on everyday staples including chinos.
- Sheer: Saint Laurent showed sheer silk shirts left unbuttoned.
Vogue · Oct 14, 2025 · Show review
Simone Rocha Spring 2026 Menswear Collection
- Poplin: A poplin shirt carried broderie anglaise frills, echoing the pillowcase bag from the womenswear show.
- Satin: Workwear pieces included a chintzy pink silk-satin quilt, alongside undyed and washed indigo denim.
- Twill: Simone Rocha made a trench coat and shorter jacket in gabardine.

Rising and fading

Change in share of looks against SS25.

All 16 fabrics, ranked

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SS26 menswear fabrics in full

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Share of looks per fabric	Every look behind each fabric, by designer and city
Rising and fading, top 3	All 16 fabrics, with every sort
–	Combinations with colors, fabrics and details
Snapshot as of the last update	Updated as each show is analyzed
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What are the Spring 2026 fabric trends at the menswear shows?: By share of looks: twill (51.7%), poplin (22.7%), chino (15.3%).
Which fabrics are rising for spring 2026?: satin (8.5% → 12.1%), leather (8.3% → 11.8%), sheer (3.3% → 5.0%).
Which fabrics are fading?: chino (23.0% → 15.3%), jersey (21.0% → 14.6%), twill (54.6% → 51.7%).