SUSTAINABILITY MEETS TEXTILE INNOVATION AT PITTI FILATI 2025, THE PRESTIGIOUS INTERNATIONAL FAIR DEDICATED TO KNITTING YARNS, SCHEDULED IN FLORENCE FROM 28 TO 30 JANUARY. THE ABSOLUTE PROTAGONISTS OF THE EVENT ARE THE NEW SPRING/SUMMER 2026 COLLECTIONS OF MARCHI & FILDI AND FILIDEA, TWO BIELLIAN EXCELLENCES OF MADE IN ITALY. WITH A PIONEERING AND GREEN APPROACH, THESE COMPANIES PRESENT THE FIRST YARN IN THE WORLD IN 100% RECYCLED COTTON AND A SELECTION OF CERTIFIED BIODEGRADABLE NATURAL FIBERS, PROPOSING A VIRTUOUS MODEL OF CIRCULAR ECONOMY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY
Marchi & Fildi and Filidea: an innovation that revolutionizes the textile sector
Brands & Fildi e Philidea they stand out with fine and sustainable yarns, ideal for contemporary and responsible knitwear. At the heart of the new collections are certified natural fibres, biodegradable blends and recycled yarns, processed according to innovative and traceable production processes. The delicate natural tones of beige, ivory and rope dominate the color proposals, inspired by the authenticity of the rural world.
«With these new Collections we want to confirm our authentic and concrete commitment towards sustainability: in the choice of raw materials, in the carrying out of production processes, in uncompromising transparency and traceability», explains CEO Giovanni Marchi.
«These aspects are the foundations of our identity and our work. From this base, the two different and complementary visions of style that characterize our brands develop: the continuous innovation and performance of Marchi & Fildi articles, on the one hand, and the refined selection of the best certified natural fibers of Filidea, on the other. The intertwining of these two souls, different but coherent, allows us to offer a selection of versatile and quality yarns» concludes Marchi.
Marchi & Fildi, Cento Max, the first 100% recycled cotton in the world
The flagship of the Marchi & Fildi collection is Cento Max, a ribbon in pure 100% recycled cotton, GRS certified. This innovation, achieved thanks to Ecotec® technology, significantly reduces the consumption of natural resources and CO emissions2.
Other fine materials
The collections are enriched with innovative blends such as Modal and MicroModal obtained from beech wood pulp and EcoVero™ viscose. Among the new features stand out Palatio Max, a 100% viscose ribbon and Quarrata, a blend of MicroModal and cashmere.
The excellence of Filidea
The Filidea brand explores the combination of natural fibers and refined design. The collection includes GOTS certified cottons and linen and silk blends. Among the most refined proposals are Jacques Crêpe, a fresh cotton with a crêpe effect and Stephen, a blend in Bemberg™ Cupro and regenerated silk.
The Spring/Summer 2026 collections of Marchi & Fildi and Filidea embody a vision of moda ethical and innovative, which combines artisan tradition, advanced technology and respect for the environment. An unmissable stop for those seeking sustainability in the future of knitwear.
