Survey of the European Yarn Fairs for Spring/Summer 2014
The latest update in this series of reports summarises the trends which were on show at the European yarn fairs for the spring/summer 2014 season. The author of the report visited Filo, Pitti Immagine Filati and Expofil where she interviewed exhibitors and found out first-hand which trends were proving to be the most popular. Despite a backdrop of difficult trading conditions, the overall atmosphere at the fairs was one of optimism and hope. Demand for luxury fabrics is holding up well, particularly among buyers from the USA and China. European mills have been developing new and advanced products, and yarns have become even finer, lighter and smoother. Different fibres are being combined in blends and twists to produce yarns with a totally new kind of handle and appearance. Continuing demand for sustainable products is encouraging the use of eco-friendly and sustainable raw materials. In addition to the technical creativity which is evident, colours are lively and fresh and designed to lift the spirits.
SUMMARY
YARN FAIRS
Trading conditions
Filo
Pitti Immagine Filati
Expofil
YARN TRENDS AT PITTI IMMAGINE FILATI
Overview
Spinners' collection
YARN TRENDS AT EXPOFIL
Overview
Spinners’collections
YARN FAIRS
Trading conditions
Filo
Pitti Immagine Filati
Expofil
YARN TRENDS AT PITTI IMMAGINE FILATI
Overview
Spinners' collection
YARN TRENDS AT EXPOFIL
Overview
Spinners’collections
LIST OF TABLES
Table 1: Italy: production, trade and sales of yarn, 2008-12
Table 2: Pitti Immagine Filati: number of foreign visitors by country, January
Table 3: European yarn fairs for spring/summer 2014 and autumn/winter 2014/15
Table 1: Italy: production, trade and sales of yarn, 2008-12
Table 2: Pitti Immagine Filati: number of foreign visitors by country, January
Table 3: European yarn fairs for spring/summer 2014 and autumn/winter 2014/15
LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1: The Spazio Ricerca Trend Area at Pitti Immagine Filati
Figure 2: Knitted garments in the Spazio Ricerca Trend Area at Pitti Immagine Filati
Figure 3: Decorative knits incorporating metallic threads at Pitti Immagine Filati
Figure 4: Decorative knits at Pitti Immagine Filati
Figure 5: Decorative woven knits at Pitti Immagine Filati
Figure 6: Rustic knits in natural colours at Pitti Immagine Filati
Figure 7: Hand knitting yarns at Pitti Immagine Filati
Figure 8: Knitted garments by E.Miroglio showing irregular cotton slubbed yarns, fancy tubular knitted cotton yarns and cotton cr?pe yarns
Figure 9: Fabrics made from indigo blue yarns at Pitti Immagine Filati
Figure 10: Filpucci: decorative knitted garments incorporating metallic thread
Figure 11: Todd & Duncan: cashmere knitted fabrics
Figure 12: Zegna Baruffa: extra-fine wool knits
Figure 13: Lanificio dell’Olivo: decorative knits
Figure 1: The Spazio Ricerca Trend Area at Pitti Immagine Filati
Figure 2: Knitted garments in the Spazio Ricerca Trend Area at Pitti Immagine Filati
Figure 3: Decorative knits incorporating metallic threads at Pitti Immagine Filati
Figure 4: Decorative knits at Pitti Immagine Filati
Figure 5: Decorative woven knits at Pitti Immagine Filati
Figure 6: Rustic knits in natural colours at Pitti Immagine Filati
Figure 7: Hand knitting yarns at Pitti Immagine Filati
Figure 8: Knitted garments by E.Miroglio showing irregular cotton slubbed yarns, fancy tubular knitted cotton yarns and cotton cr?pe yarns
Figure 9: Fabrics made from indigo blue yarns at Pitti Immagine Filati
Figure 10: Filpucci: decorative knitted garments incorporating metallic thread
Figure 11: Todd & Duncan: cashmere knitted fabrics
Figure 12: Zegna Baruffa: extra-fine wool knits
Figure 13: Lanificio dell’Olivo: decorative knits
