Survey of the European Yarn Fairs for Spring/Summer 2018
The latest update in this series of reports summarises the trends which were on show at the European yarn fairs for the spring/summer 2018 season. The author of the report visited Filo, Pitti Immagine Filati and Premi?re Vision Yarns where she interviewed exhibitors and found out first-hand which trends were proving to be the most popular. Overall, there was a positive atmosphere at the fairs, in spite of the fact that markets were affected by economic uncertainties. Fineness and transparency were key features of the yarns and knitwear on display for the season, and many yarns were smooth and refined. There was a focus on technical advances in spinning techniques, and there was also a focus on the use of new mixes and blends to create versatile yarns. A mix of colours was on display – including fresh blue, salmon and yellow, and deep green and berry shades. Fancy yarns were prominent, and metallic details were important. There was also an emphasis on environmental sustainability, and several spinners reported that they were working to remove a number of chemical substances from their processes. The use of organic fibres and recycled fibres was also evident.
SUMMARY
YARN FAIRS
Trading conditions
Filo
Pitti Immagine Filati
Premi?re Vision Yarns
TRENDS IN YARNS FOR KNITWEAR AT PITTI IMMAGINE FILATI
Overview
Colour
Fine yarns
Fancy yarns
Denim effects
Developments in environmental sustainability
YARN TRENDS AT PREMI?RE VISION YARNS
Fibre developments
YARN FAIRS
Trading conditions
Filo
Pitti Immagine Filati
Premi?re Vision Yarns
TRENDS IN YARNS FOR KNITWEAR AT PITTI IMMAGINE FILATI
Overview
Colour
Fine yarns
Fancy yarns
Denim effects
Developments in environmental sustainability
YARN TRENDS AT PREMI?RE VISION YARNS
Fibre developments
LIST OF TABLES
Table 1: Italy: yarn industry sales, exports and imports, 2011-16
Table 2: Pitti Immagine Filati: number of visitors from the top 15 source countries other than Italy, Jan 2016 and Jan 2017
Table 3: Premi?re Vision Paris: number of visitors by source country, February 2017
Table 4: European yarn fairs for spring/summer 2018 and autumn/winter 2018/19
Table 1: Italy: yarn industry sales, exports and imports, 2011-16
Table 2: Pitti Immagine Filati: number of visitors from the top 15 source countries other than Italy, Jan 2016 and Jan 2017
Table 3: Premi?re Vision Paris: number of visitors by source country, February 2017
Table 4: European yarn fairs for spring/summer 2018 and autumn/winter 2018/19
LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1: Display at Spazio Ricerca: “The Passenger”
Figure 2: Display at Spazio Ricerca: “The Passenger”
Figure 3: Display at Spazio Ricerca: “The Passenger”
Figure 4: Display at Spazio Ricerca: “The Passenger”
Figure 5: Samples of tape yarn from Ecafil Best at Spazio Ricerca
Figure 6: Yarn with metallic highlights from Linsieme Filati at Spazio Ricerca
Figure 7: E.Miroglio: transparent and opaque fine knits
Figure 8: E.Miroglio: layered dress in fine knit
Figure 9: E.Miroglio: lacy knit teamed with print
Figure 10: E.Miroglio: fine mesh knitted top
Figure 11: Zegna Baruffa Lane Borgosesia: fine lacy knits in wool and cashmere
Figure 12: Zegna Baruffa Lane Borgosesia: fine lacy knits in wool and cashmere
Figure 13: Lineapi?: knitted sample in tape yarn
Figure 14: Igea: knitted sample in tape yarn
Figure 15: Ecafil Best: crochet knit teamed with coarse gauge knit
Figure 16: Ecafil Best: fine knit and crochet effect in tape yarn
Figure 1: Display at Spazio Ricerca: “The Passenger”
Figure 2: Display at Spazio Ricerca: “The Passenger”
Figure 3: Display at Spazio Ricerca: “The Passenger”
Figure 4: Display at Spazio Ricerca: “The Passenger”
Figure 5: Samples of tape yarn from Ecafil Best at Spazio Ricerca
Figure 6: Yarn with metallic highlights from Linsieme Filati at Spazio Ricerca
Figure 7: E.Miroglio: transparent and opaque fine knits
Figure 8: E.Miroglio: layered dress in fine knit
Figure 9: E.Miroglio: lacy knit teamed with print
Figure 10: E.Miroglio: fine mesh knitted top
Figure 11: Zegna Baruffa Lane Borgosesia: fine lacy knits in wool and cashmere
Figure 12: Zegna Baruffa Lane Borgosesia: fine lacy knits in wool and cashmere
Figure 13: Lineapi?: knitted sample in tape yarn
Figure 14: Igea: knitted sample in tape yarn
Figure 15: Ecafil Best: crochet knit teamed with coarse gauge knit
Figure 16: Ecafil Best: fine knit and crochet effect in tape yarn