With another year comes a new wave of apparel trends, and we are here for it! At AWDis, we know that custom apparel looks and feels its best when it strikes the perfect balance between trend and personality, and we’ve put together this essential guide to help you discover what clothes are trending right now and what you can expect from the rest of 2026!
Kicking 2026 Off Right: What Clothes Are Trending Right Now?
It’s 2026, and we have a feeling this is going to be the year you start your customisation journey. To get you started on the right foot, let’s look at what we know is big right now!
Dressing for the Great Outdoors
Everyone wants to get out and get active when the calendar resets, and it’s no surprise that eyes turn to outdoor apparel. The growing fashion trend of ‘Gorpcore’ – wearing outdoor apparel as casual streetwear – has been around for a few years, but the evolution of ‘Gorpcore Chic’ has only emphasised the popularity of functional apparel that looks great, so how can you capitalise on this trend?
With so many people being drawn to high-performance fabrics blended with premium aesthetics, it’s time to put your branding on garments that look as natural on a hike as they do on a shopping trip. Our Active Track Jacket, for example, combines quick-dry fabric and hood toggles with a sleek and stylish design, perfectly combining function with fashion like the rest of our Just Cool range.
Bringing Back Chaotic
Minimalism has its place, but 2026 has other things in store for custom apparel. Colour and expression are taking centre stage, meaning playful graphics, subversive colour combos, and joyful garment pairings are giving everyone the power to express themselves in every way possible.
Right now, it’s all about taking garments like our Oversized 100 T and making them completely your own. Not only is this piece available in a variety of colours – fly high in Sky Blue or keep it relaxed in Desert Sand – but it also boasts a perfect design surface for bold, maximalist prints or for embroidering a bright, colourful logo.
Stay Fresh in 2026: What Clothing Styles Are Trending This Year?
We can’t look into the future, but we can hit you with what we think might rise the ranks on everyone’s fashion radar this year:
- Power Shoulders: Call us crazy, but structured blazers steeped in 80s nostalgia could come back with a bang in 2026!
- Preppy Sport: Remember those American teen movies from the noughties? Whether you’re thinking retro sports jerseys or varsity jackets, the era of high-school-style sportswear is making a return.
- Balloon/Parachute Shape: We’re not saying you’ll float away, but be prepared for baggier fits across trousers and dresses, as well as ‘cocoon-fit’ hoodies and sweatshirts.
2026 Clothing Trends to Keep Your Eye On
Colours of the Year
Colour is everything in custom apparel. It establishes the design surface, sets the tone, and communicates something about the wearer. In 2026, we think a few colours will shine that little bit brighter than the rest:
- Teal: Symbolic of calm and balance, teal is a complex shade that’s going to bring intrigue and edge to your 2026 apparel. With connotations of the digital and the sustainable, it’s truly a colour speaking its own language.
- Brown: Earthy, sweet, and heavily underrated, brown is taking its place as the premium neutral shade. From stylish streetwear to stay-at-home comfies, brown is here to stake its claim on 2026.
- Green: Few colours have more associations than green, and this kind of energy is exactly what 2026 needs. Health, energy, activity, life – there’s a shade of green for everyone, literally.
The Planet Matters
In 2026, we all need to do our part to make our custom apparel as eco-friendly as possible. At AWDis, we know that fashion trends come second to fashion responsibility, and that’s why we’re increasing the emphasis on recycled polyester and organic cotton across our collections, with our Ecologie range leading the charge.
Whether you want to feel the warmth of our Iguazu Sustainable Knit Hoodie – made from 70% regenerated cotton and 30% recycled polyester – or kick back in our Arrow Recycled Heavy Oversize T – built with 95% recycled materials – our goal for 2026 is to make your custom apparel look as amazing as it feels.
Look Your Best in 2026 With AWDis
2026 is set to be a year of fashion highs, so make sure your custom apparel looks the part all year long with essential garments from AWDis. Discover everything from cool gymwear and casual streetwear to warm hoodies that will have you looking good from January to December.
Whether you’re looking to create memorable branded apparel, comfy school leavers’ gear, or sports uniforms with spirit, we’ve got just what you’re looking for at AWDis. Got questions? Reach out – our team is always here to help!
