The European yarn fairs for the spring/summer 2026 season were a showcase for the key trends in colour and design for the season, and they offered displays and presentations of the latest innovations in fibres, yarns and knitwear. In terms of colour, cool and pale shades were popular—reflecting a trend towards colours which are calming and fresh. In particular, icy tones of blue were key, watery varieties of green were important, and milky white hues were in abundance. In terms of design, animal fibres were important in the collections on display—and especially prevalent were luxurious and noble animal fibres, including alpaca, angora, cashmere, mohair and vicuña wool. Also, biodegradable fibres, bio-based fibres and biopolymers were in abundance, and cellulosic fibres were important. For many exhibitors, circularity was a key theme at the fairs, and the principles of circularity were evident in the designs of a number of yarn collections on display. In keeping with this, several exhibitors showcased yarns which had been made using recycled materials derived from textile waste.
SUMMARY YARN FAIRS Filo Pitti Immagine Filati Première Vision Paris YARN TRENDS Colour Circularity and circular design principles Circular materials Animal fibres Cashmere Wool Bio-based fibres and biopolymers Biodegradable fibres Cellulosic fibres List of tables Table 1: European yarn fairs for spring/summer 2026 and autumn/winter 2026/27 Table 2: 30 essential colours for the spring/summer 2026 season List of figures Figure 1: Colours in the Re-fresh colour family Figure 2: Colours in the Re-set colour family Figure 3: Colours in the Re-store colour family
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