Survey of the European Yarn Fairs for Spring/Summer 2013
The latest update in this series of reports summarises the mood and trends at the European yarn fairs for spring/summer 2013. The author of the report visited Expofil, Filo and Pitti Immagine Filati where she interviewed exhibitors and discovered first-hand which trends were proving to be the most popular. The European spinning industry has had a second consecutive year of positive results. The success is down to the industry's concentration on high quality yarns for the luxury market as the top end has proved to be most resilient during the world economic downturn. In order to enter the luxury market, most European spinners have raised their standards and are offering top quality innovation and design. However, spinners still have to contend with high wool and cotton prices and continuing price volatility.
SUMMARY
YARN FAIRS
Trading conditions
Filo
Pitti Immagine Filati
Expofil
YARN TRENDS
Colour
Natural fibres and blends
Viscose and silk-like yarns
Luxury fibres, cashmere and wool
New developments from fibre and yarn producers
YARN FAIRS
Trading conditions
Filo
Pitti Immagine Filati
Expofil
YARN TRENDS
Colour
Natural fibres and blends
Viscose and silk-like yarns
Luxury fibres, cashmere and wool
New developments from fibre and yarn producers
LIST OF TABLES
Table 1: Italy: production, trade and sales of yarn, 2007-11
Table 2: Pitti Immagine Filati: number of foreign visitors by country, January 2012
Table 3: European yarn fairs for spring/summer 2013 and autumn/winter 2013/14
Table 1: Italy: production, trade and sales of yarn, 2007-11
Table 2: Pitti Immagine Filati: number of foreign visitors by country, January 2012
Table 3: European yarn fairs for spring/summer 2013 and autumn/winter 2013/14
LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1: Bright floral knitted garment displayed at Pitti Immagine Filati
Figure 2: Bright check knitted garment displayed at Pitti Immagine Filati
Figure 3: Bright green and white knitted fabrics by Millefili
Figure 4: Purple and white knitted fabrics by Lanificio dell’Olivo
Figure 5: Fluorescent knitted patchwork garment displayed at Pitti Immagine Filati
Figure 6: Fluorescent rainbow knitted fabrics by Iafil
Figure 7: Multi-mixed knitted fabric by Iafil
Figure 8: Nature inspired blue knitted garment displayed at Pitti Immagine Filati
Figure 9: Natural earthy coloured knitted fabrics by Raumer
Figure 10: Natural earthy coloured knitted fabrics by Raumer
Figure 11: Brightly dyed knitted fabrics by Iafil
Figure 12: Metallic knitted fabric by Lineapiu Italia
Figure 13: Brightly coloured patterned knitted fabrics by Loro Piana
Figure 14: Natural coloured knitted fabrics by Loro Piana
Figure 15: Calamus cashmere blend knitted fabrics by Todd & Duncan
Figure 16: Superfine knitted fabric by Lanecardate
Figure 1: Bright floral knitted garment displayed at Pitti Immagine Filati
Figure 2: Bright check knitted garment displayed at Pitti Immagine Filati
Figure 3: Bright green and white knitted fabrics by Millefili
Figure 4: Purple and white knitted fabrics by Lanificio dell’Olivo
Figure 5: Fluorescent knitted patchwork garment displayed at Pitti Immagine Filati
Figure 6: Fluorescent rainbow knitted fabrics by Iafil
Figure 7: Multi-mixed knitted fabric by Iafil
Figure 8: Nature inspired blue knitted garment displayed at Pitti Immagine Filati
Figure 9: Natural earthy coloured knitted fabrics by Raumer
Figure 10: Natural earthy coloured knitted fabrics by Raumer
Figure 11: Brightly dyed knitted fabrics by Iafil
Figure 12: Metallic knitted fabric by Lineapiu Italia
Figure 13: Brightly coloured patterned knitted fabrics by Loro Piana
Figure 14: Natural coloured knitted fabrics by Loro Piana
Figure 15: Calamus cashmere blend knitted fabrics by Todd & Duncan
Figure 16: Superfine knitted fabric by Lanecardate
