FEEL THE CONTEST 2022: THE 5 FINALISTS ELECTED
Chosen from 33 designers and students from Europe, the United States, South America and Asia based on the votes collected by their outfits only on the feeltheyarn.it site, the 5 creatives aim for the third phase of the Contest promoted and organized by Feel The Yarn®: the election of the overall winner. During Pitti immagine Filati 91, an international jury will decide who to award the final prize, consisting in the creation of a mini-collection mainly in knitwear for the SS23 season, created with the support of the spinning mills associated with the Consorzio Promozione Filati – CPF and the collaboration of some Italian knitwear.
Alberto Enoch, New President for Consorzio Promozione Filati
After two terms at the helm of the CPF, Federico Gualtieri passes the baton to Alberto Enoch, CEO of Servizi Seta srl based in Biella. The election of the new President was preceded by the appointment of the members of the Board of Directors.
Sustainable by attitude: Feel Blue
Longtime partner of Tollegno 1900, the Marche based company specialized in knitted fashion accessories such as gloves, hats, and scarves is ready to launch its own highly sustainable brand.
Let’s get to know them better: Pietro Mirri
Historic Agent of Tollegno 1900, the authentic Bolognese with a passion for rallies talks about his experience in the company and outlines a perspective for the future.
The impossible questions
How much wool does a sheep produce?
Biellese excellences: Menabrea
Francesco Casolo’s book tells the epic and intimate saga of one of the most famous Biella families in the world. A captivating narrative, in which women play a leading role
Harmony: the perfect yarn
Giulia Bortoli, partner of two of the brands that partecipated in The Woolmark Company 2021, explains why the iconic yarn of Tollegno 1900 is among its best.
Collaborate to build the future
Projects that are functional to the growth can born from the fusion of the skills of the different companies in the yarn supply chain. A vision that Shima Seiki Italy has already made its own as Davide Barbieri tells
Credibility (also) passes through certifications
In the name of sustainability, traceability, and social responsibility Tollegno 1900 marries the NATIVA project. More than a certification, a way of interpreting the world of wool.
YARN CLASSIFICATION: A BIT OF HISTORY
When did the need for wool classification arise? What is its purpose?
From the United States to Tollegno, a journey in the name of… fineness.
