Pitti Immagine - Filati 2026 

About the Fair

21st Jan, 2026 to 23rd Jan, 2026 at Fortezza da Basso, Florence, Italy Pitti Filati remains a crucial gathering for the international knitwear community, that connects yarn producers with the style departments of fashion brands along with knitwear manufacturers and other key figures in the creative process, right through to the education sector. Buyers from over 50 different countries found fresh inspiration at this edition, starting with the yarn collections: booths full of creativity, not only in product innovation but also in their immersive, often multisensory presentations. As always, a highlight of the Fortezza experience was the Spazio Ricerca, titled D-TALE, curated by Angelo Figus and Carrie Hollands. Equally appreciated were the CustomEasy area – showcasing the new frontiers of customization, curated by expert Maurizio Brocchetto – the Knit Club section featuring a curated selection of the best Italian nitwear manufacturers, and Vintage Selection with its research on fashion from the past. The CFMI Academy 2025 final event also drew great interest. This project, aimed at training young entrepreneurs, is a collaboration between the Centro di Firenze per la Moda Italiana and UniCredit, with Piattaforma Sistema Formativo Moda ETS and Polimoda as educational partners. The event spotlighted five innovative business ideas developed by student teams from various Italian fashion academies and schools.