Pitti Filati launched a new exhibition space within the Stazione Leopolda former railway factory for the long-awaited return to the IRL format, inviting 78 exhibitors, down from 136 in January last year.
From September through, the Pitti Connect textile trade exhibition was place in Florence, Italy. The return to the real experience, according to the event’s exhibitors, was a relief for many who missed the event’s digital component. Several firms who were unable to attend in person presented their autumn 2022 yarn and textile collections.
According to spinners, internet communication has less commercial potential than physical evaluation. “If a yarn can’t be touched, you have to use all the instruments at your disposal to help the people comprehend it,” says Filpucci president Federico Gualtieri. The headquarters of the firm are located on the suburbs of Florence, Italy.
Exhibitors of luxury items are rebounding from a drop in demand caused by lengthy store closures. In comparison to 2019, overall sector sales were down 27.2 percent last year, at little more than 2 billion euros. The pandemic’s influence could be felt on several levels, from the noticeable absence of customers to the preoccupation of exhibitors.
The Italian fashion supply chain Bastagli and Filpucci is encountering growing difficulties in obtaining raw materials and rising pricing. Botto Poala is anticipated to end 2021 with 50 million euros in revenue, up from 48 million euros in 2020. The firm has launched zero-kilometer wool yarns made from sheep raised in the Apulia area.
Tollegno 1900’s autumn 2022 collections had a broader look at sustainability. This year, Cariaggi will continue to invest in technology, R&D, and services. For almost a decade, the firm has been investigating long-term solutions. It also debuted the Ethical Yarn Evolution line.
Filpucci’s JFK yarn, which is produced entirely of recycled wool, uses 98 percent less water than virgin wool. Botto Giuseppe continued to rely on its Slowool line of mulesing-free wools certified by RWS and Cradle2Cradle. Lanificio dell’Olivo’s new Lanificio dell’Olivo line, which includes 15 new yarns, celebrates the company’s rebirth with a diverse range of certified natural fibres.
The Cariaggi Pepper combed yarn was a delicate combination of cashmere and silk with elastane for a three-dimensional appearance. Lanificio dell’Olivo’s earthy-toned alpaca yarns, such as the Beauty, were gauzed for featherlight and see-through qualities. Filpucci’s Fabulous combination of super child mohair and wool with polyamide and elastane had a fur appearance and was designed to be used for cosy and enveloping caftans.
Tollegno 1900 and Lineapiù are two Italian fashion designers that have experimented with innovative, ultra-light alternatives. Cariaggi’s Glow combed yarn has been enhanced with Angelina fibre, which adds a light touch of glitter even throughout the day. Lanificio dell’Olivo’s mixes of eco-friendly cellulosic fibres and recycled polyester in wet-look rich hues like fuchsia and violet have a flowing and ethereal quality.
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