Doing business

摘要

International yarn exhibition Filo in Milan (March, 20-21), offered a host of new designs and qualities for autumn/winter 2014/15. The show presented a positive face, which seemed apt for people to focus on whilst unseasonable weather, economics and politics continue to buffet the prospects for business. There was a guarded sense of optimism, as expectations are not high. Many exhibitors expressed satisfaction that they were still doing reasonable business. Indeed this sector is relatively buoyant, being quality driven, ingenious and benefitting from close business partnerships built up over years. Regular visitors to the show come from top European mills, with Japanese agents attending every edition.