The last thing Knitting Magazine presents is the increased popularity of knitwear designs that were based on the texture in the global markets. To provide depth to standard clothes, designers are playing with ribbing, waffle knits and dimensional patterns. Luxury and ready-to-wear brands show great interest in the magazine. This resurgence of interest in texture is representative of a larger trend of taking staple products and basics to a higher plane, with simplicity and touchability. According to industry observers, knitwear will take the center stage in upcoming fashion cycles as it has been refined and made textured.