Pitti Filati is on till January 25, 2019. This is a trade show for the knitting yarn industry, showcasing spring/summer 2020 trends and collections to industry buyers. The main markets covered by the event, besides Italy, are the UK, France, Germany, the US, Switzerland, Spain, Russia, Turkey, Japan, the Netherlands, China, Belgium, Sweden, South Korea and Hong Kong.
Techno-Luxury, a section where rare and hi-tech materials blend is showcasing the combining of both rare fabrics, like cashmere, and polyamide and polyester yarns. Participants are Italian warp knit and circular knit stretch fabric specialists. CustomEasy is a knitwear capsule collection resulting from the synergy between various players at Pitti Filati.
A debate focused on supply chain management and sustainable development, on workers’ rights and growth in the regions involved in the textile industry supply chain. Pitti Filati is highlighting for the first time vintage apparel, accessories and design objects. A special layout punctuated by illuminated frames is accompanying visitors as they discover a new perspective on vintage.
Revenues of the Italian yarn industry were up 2.7 per cent in 2018. Bucking the trend of the last few years, exports grew again, rising by 3.6 per cent though imports were slightly down.
