Pitti Immagine Filati, the key international trade fair for the world of yarns and knitwear, returns to its original location at the Fortezza Da Basso in Florence from 29 June to 1 July 2022.

At Pitti Filati 90 (Stazione Leopolda, Florence, February 2-4, 2022), the Pitti Studios project continues and expands. Combining digital technology and creativity, Pitti Studios can create, starting with just 30 cm of thread, an animated and 3D version of the finished garment, worn by an avatar in a real virtual fashion show, set in a digital space created for the occasion and inspired by the Stazione Leopolda. A first step into the immersive universe of the metaverse and the future of the industry.

Different from the past offline exhibition form, the 88th Pitti Filati is presented on the digital platform Pitti Connect to display the S/S 2022 collection because of the epidemic. Influenced by the transition of consumers' life habit and consumption concept, the development of yarn and knit cloth pays more attention to the safety, comfort and versatility. Environmental protection and sustainable development concepts keep influencing the yarn development. Anti-bacterial and anti-microbial yarn needs creation and extension. Natural fibers like cotton and linen are the key to summer, and the application of fancy yarn is also important.