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Pitti Filati presents yarn developments for 2018-19

Pitti Filati’s autumn/winter 2018-19 show showcased developments in yarn designs for knitwear and their importance to the industry. All concerns of encompassed which include: sustainable development, color trends, new, innovative performance yarns, yarns developed specifically for needs, such as the rapid growth of athleisure, fashion which works for the individual.

Fluffy brushed looks were popular. Designers fluffed up and increased the volume of yarns for a soft, winter feel. Animal fibers with intrinsic qualities of knops, twists and individual structures were highly prized in knits.

In addition to wool, mohair and cashmere, this year’s choices included baby camel, yak, and alpaca, sometimes mixed together in various combinations. Alpaca is the fiber for the new winter season. It is being used in pure form or mixed with other fibers to enhance the natural hues which occur, putting alpaca firmly into the limelight for knitwear, knitted dresses and outerwear.

Special effects with fringing, printing, differential dyeing and brushing included metallic looks, sparkle, and the mixing of various colors in shiny yarns like mohair and silk. Dramatic color choices included dark navy and black. Surfaces were cosy and volume made greater by means of knops, bouclés and twists as well as by brushing and teasing in wool collections. Melanges and mixes were frequent in order to achieve unusual color effects.

 
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