chsi fiera

CHSI Stitches: the UK trade fair for the creative craft industry

CHSI Stitches brings together more than 6,000 craft buyers from all over the world, looking for new ideas and insights, while suppliers make their latest and innovative products available.


With over 200 companies exhibiting, the event is in fact the ideal showcase for the launch of new products: a multitude of commercial opportunities and the opportunity to meet vis-a-vis the entire spectrum of craft buyers. The next edition will be held on 27 and 28 February 2022 at the largest exhibition center in the United Kingdom, the NEC in Birmingham, which will also participate in the company Cimminothat will exhibit its best fabrics for decorations and crafts.

Among the trends of the moment, there is undoubtedly the brushed tartan: with 7 new plaid patterns, this remains one of the most popular fabrics for autumn/winter. It is a comfortable, lightweight and extremely versatile fabric, as it can be used and worked for anything: to make garments, such as pajamas, skirts, shirts and blouses, but also to create and decorate handicrafts.

Cloth and felt, in all variants, are reconfirmed Hobby & Handcraft fabrics among the most popular and versatile of all time, of which Cimmino presents a constantly updated assortment!

Fabrics and crafts: creative solutions become “green”

2022 will also be a year of sustainability and recycling. Buyers of textiles and handicraftsare increasingly sensitive to these issues. And it is also for this reason that companies increasingly feel the need to follow the principles of the circular economy, reusing waste and eliminating only the bare essentials. Cimmino fabrics, ambassadors of the Made in Italy in the world, are born from a careful and meticulous selection of raw materials: the quality that does not impact the environment. At stand C01 of the Fair will also be available many eco-friendly products, such as buttons made with hemp fibers, coconut, vegetable ivory, olive trees, recycled paper and much more.