The 15th Filo trade fair was held from 4-6 April 2001 in Cernobbio, near Como. International collections from 102 fibre and yarn manufacturers were shown under various themes - filofuture, Non Places, Motorway Inn, Historical Centre, Disneyland, Rave Spirit and Fusion. Winter/summer seasonal boundaries are no longer evident and there is a general review of yarns from various manufacturers, with a pure natural trend much in evidence. The new grey yarn project developed by Cotonificio Ferrari of the Lineapiu group is extensively described, comprising high quality and innovative yarns for niche markets. Filgio’s fine yarns are reviewed including blended fibe merino wool yarns. Wool yarns from Zegna Baruffa and cashmere and wool from Filatura di Chiavazza were presented. Other manufacturers featured included Marioboselli Yarns, Filati BE.MI.VA., Jaeggli, Pozzi Electa, Fil Man Made and Bulgari Filati.