Once again, Pitti Filati has reaffirmed its role as the industry’s benchmark event. It is the only platform that offers all levels of the supply chain the highest standards of research and creativity in the world of yarns. At the Fortezza, within the new collections and company innovations, we witnessed the exceptional adaptability that the spinning sector is deploying to meet market demands and support its evolution. These three intense days of business revealed a widespread sense of confidence, with industry professionals anticipating a trend reversal in fashion by Spring-Summer 2026 – early signs of which were already visible in this presentation cycle.

— Raffaello Napoleone, CEO of Pitti Immagin

These three days were filled with energy and creative exchange for all industry professionals. It was an essential and irreplaceable opportunity for dialogue, a mutual push towards research and creativity across all phases of knitwear production. This sentiment was echoed in the feedback we gathered from buyers – including the design team of the most prestigious Italian and international fashion brands – as well as from exhibitors at the Fortezza. A major contribution in this direction came from ‘Spazio Ricerca – Body of Light,’ curated by Angelo Figus, Carrie Hollands, and Manuela Sandroni – once again an unmissable destination for insights into future trends. Additional pivotal contributions came from the ‘CustomEasy’ and ‘KnitClub’ areas, which provided in-depth exploration of customization and knitting techniques. Likewise, the ‘Vintage Selection’ – the fair within the fair dedicated to vintage fashion – proved to be an endless source of inspiration for design teams attending Filati.

— Agostino Poletto, General Director of Pitti Immagine