- Season
- S/S 2028
- Target Group
- Baby and Kids
Color Essence Children S/S 2028 is a professional colour forecast for brands, designers, product developers, merchandisers and retailers shaping future babywear, kidswear and childrenswear collections.
Developed by international colour experts, it translates cultural change and evolving consumer expectations into 28 exclusive, production-ready colours. Delivered 24 months ahead, the forecast gives teams the time needed to plan palettes, coordinate materials and build commercially relevant collections.
In childrenswear, colour carries emotional and practical meaning. It can express playfulness, comfort, imagination and individuality while helping products connect with children and parents. Color Essence Children reveals which shades are emerging and how they can become coherent seasonal stories.
28 Exclusive Colours for Babywear and Kidswear
The S/S 2028 forecast presents 28 trend-driven colours developed exclusively for Color Essence. Each shade is supported by production-ready dye formulations, helping teams move from colour inspiration to sourcing, sampling and manufacturing.
Colour moods and combination proposals show how the palette can be used for soft neutrals, optimistic brights, calming tones, playful accents and expressive harmonies. The directions are relevant for babywear, childrenswear, knitwear, casualwear, accessories, footwear, textiles and lifestyle products.
For professionals researching childrenswear colour trends, babywear colours, future fashion colours, Pantone colours or a broader color trend forecast, Color Essence offers an independent perspective. It supports distinctive palettes aligned with age group, product category, market and brand identity.
Physical Swatches and Digital Colour Data
Color Essence Children combines tactile colour evaluation with a digital platform. Each mood board includes original Color Essence swatches, while large 10 x 10 cm cotton samples enable accurate assessment of hue, depth and interaction with materials and light.
The physical tools support studio work, material selection, supplier communication and product development. They provide a reliable reference when translating colour direction into fabrics, trims, prints and final products.
Users also receive 24/7 online access to QTX, LAB and RGB values for every shade. This technical data supports digital design, colour management and global collaboration across design, merchandising, sourcing and production.
Strategic Colour Intelligence for Future Collections
Long-term colour forecasting helps brands identify relevant signals before they become mainstream. By connecting future colours with changing family values, emotional needs, play, wellbeing and self-expression, Color Essence Children supports stronger concepts and more meaningful products.
Designers gain focused colour inspiration, merchandisers can structure balanced assortments, and product developers receive precise references for sampling. The palette can also inform packaging, campaigns, retail concepts and visual identities.
Key Features
- Childrenswear colour forecasting for S/S 2028
- 28 exclusive, trend-driven colours
- Forecast delivered 24 months ahead
- Colour moods and combination proposals
- Original colour swatches
- Large 10 x 10 cm cotton samples
- QTX, LAB and RGB colour data
- 24/7 digital platform access
- Suitable for babywear, kidswear and childrenswear
- Print edition with integrated digital access
Color Essence Children S/S 2028 combines strategic foresight, tactile colour accuracy and technical data in one professional tool. It helps creative teams transform early signals into distinctive, commercially relevant collections for children and families.
FAQ
What is Color Essence Children S/S 2028?
A professional colour forecasting publication featuring 28 exclusive colours, seasonal moods and combinations for babywear, kidswear and childrenswear.
Who is the forecast designed for?
It is created for childrenswear brands, babywear and kidswear designers, product developers, merchandisers, retailers and textile companies.
What is included?
The forecast includes 28 colours, combination proposals, original swatches, large cotton samples and downloadable technical colour data.
Does it include digital access?
Yes. Users receive 24/7 access to QTX, LAB and RGB values for every forecast colour.
How far ahead are the colours forecast?
The colour direction is presented approximately 24 months before S/S 2028.
Is it only relevant for childrenswear?
Childrenswear is the main focus, but the palette can also inform footwear, accessories, textiles, nursery products, packaging and retail concepts.
Why is professional colour forecasting important?
It helps brands anticipate consumer preferences, align teams and develop relevant colour strategies before a season reaches the market.
