Survey of the European yarn fairs for autumn/winter 2025/26

Survey of the European yarn fairs for autumn/winter 2025/26

The European yarn fairs for the autumn/winter 2025/26 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, red was key. In particular, bright and dramatic shades of fire engine red were important, and crimson colours in moody and dark burnished tones were popular. Also popular was green. In terms of design, noble animal fibres were important in the collections on display at the yarn fairs, and cashmere, mohair and wool in particular were key. Also, plant fibres were important, and cotton fibres were in abundance. More specifically, organic cotton was prevalent. For many exhibitors, traceability was a major consideration in the designs of their collections. Several exhibitors employed traceability technologies in order to showcase the authenticity of the fibres used, and some exhibitors aimed to promote the origins of the fibres used in their collections. Others, meanwhile, focused on the workers and craftsmanship involved in the manufacture of their collections. Elsewhere at the fairs, there was an important focus on fibres made using polymers derived from renewable sources.