A common thread across menswear and womenswear: Zanone's research

Before a knit becomes a crew-neck sweater, polo shirt or cardigan, there is the yarn. This is where many of the qualities that emerge once the piece is worn begin to take shape: its hand feel, weight, ability to move with the body, freshness against the skin or the warmth provided by the fibre.

For Zanone, this stage has long been a field of research. Since 1986, the brand has developed its expertise in knitwear by working with fibres such as merino wool, Geelong, yak, cashmere, silk and cotton through advanced techniques and specific treatments. Research and experimentation go hand in hand with minimal lines and knitwear made entirely in Italy.

This approach makes it possible to understand Zanone by looking at what happens within the garment itself. Shapes often remain immediate and familiar, while materials and processes introduce qualities that reveal their value above all when worn. A polo shirt, turtleneck or crew-neck sweater therefore becomes the result of research into the fibre that begins before the final shape is defined.

Zanone’s research starts with the material

Several yarns developed by the brand help explain this method. Familiar fibres are worked or combined to create different performance characteristics in wear.

• IceCotton is created through a high-twist cotton process. This gives the yarn a fresh, dry hand feel together with breathability, strength and durability over time. Its thermoregulating properties also broaden its use across different seasons.
• Flexwool starts with merino wool enhanced by a stretch component. Elasticity, lightness and thermal performance are built directly into the yarn, allowing it to move with the body while helping the garment retain its shape.
• FlexCashmere is a new development for Fall/Winter 2026. The softness, warmth and lightness of cashmere are combined with a stretch component. In the men's and women's FlexCashmere crew-neck sweaters for the season, the stated composition is 94% cashmere and 6% polyamide.

These are three different solutions connected by the same principle. IceCotton changes the behaviour of cotton through twisting; Flexwool explores the relationship between merino wool, elasticity and movement; FlexCashmere applies the same approach to a fibre traditionally associated with softness and warmth.

The result highlights an important part of Zanone's identity: the material actively contributes to the design of the garment. The research remains embedded in the yarn, while the shapes retain the clean appearance that defines the brand.

Zanone menswear FW26: the yarn follows the silhouette

In Zanone Fall/Winter 2026 menswear, this focus on materials runs through a collection in which weight, texture and feel change while proportions often remain streamlined.

The new FlexCashmere enters the collection through the slim-fit polo shirt, bringing elasticity to the natural softness of cashmere. Alongside it, IceCotton appears in a slim-fit polo shirt, confirming how high-twist cotton can also find a place in the colder season thanks to its freshness, breathability and thermoregulating qualities.

The collection expands through cashmere and silk, used for crew-neck sweaters, polo shirts and turtlenecks, as well as Geelong wool, which also appears in the Chioto. These different materials make it possible to move from drier, lighter surfaces to a progressively warmer, softer hand.

The recurring use of the slim fit strengthens the relationship between yarn and silhouette. On a line that sits closer to the body, elasticity, lightness and the knit's ability to retain its structure take on a practical role. The material works with the shape rather than simply covering it.

The menswear season is therefore built around a true progression of yarns. An IceCotton polo shirt, a FlexCashmere polo shirt and a Chioto in Geelong wool occupy different points along the same path, allowing different approaches to dressing through weight, warmth and layering.

Fall/Winter 2026 Zanone womenswear: volume changes the perspective

In FW26, Zanone womenswear develops the same approach to yarn through a different relationship between material and proportion.

The slim-fit FlexCashmere crew-neck sweater brings the new development into the women's collection through a shape that sits close to the body and highlights the elasticity introduced into the cashmere. The slim-fit cashmere and silk turtleneck follows an equally defined line while relying on a different blend of fibres for its hand feel and lightness.

The construction changes more noticeably with the wide-fit V-neck polo shirt in Flexwool. Here, the elasticity and lightness of the yarn are used within a broader silhouette, giving the knit more room around the body.

The shift from slim to wide also changes the way the material is perceived. FlexCashmere follows the figure more closely, while Flexwool gains movement through a more open construction. The yarn remains the starting point, while proportion determines a different final result.

The women's collection therefore makes the relationship between fibre and fit particularly visible. The same Zanone research can shape both a more defined knit and a softer volume, allowing fit to become part of the garment's character.

Familiar shapes, research built into the garment

One of Zanone's most distinctive qualities emerges precisely when the shape appears simple.

Polo shirts, crew-neck sweaters, T-shirts and turtlenecks belong to established categories. The brand focuses much of its experimentation on what changes the experience of these pieces once they are worn: twist, elasticity, weight, thermal performance, durability and combinations of fibres.

This is why IceCotton, Flexwool and FlexCashmere can be seen as different stages along the same path. They have different characteristics and meet different needs, yet they reveal a consistent approach to the way Zanone develops knitwear.

Fall/Winter 2026 continues along the same path. FlexCashmere introduces a new development, while IceCotton, Flexwool, Geelong and cashmere-silk blends create a collection that varies in weight, hand feel and fit.

Clean lines remain the most immediately visible aspect of the garment. Much of its character, however, comes from the work carried out on the fibre and from the way the yarn responds when it comes into contact with the body.

The Zanone menswear and womenswear selection at Pier Abbigliamento

The Zanone selection at Pier Abbigliamento brings this focus on materials into a more curated assortment, distinct from the brand's wider collection.

In the Zanone menswear selection at Pier Abbigliamento, you will find IceCotton T-shirts and cotton crew-neck knits. These pieces are built around clean, immediate shapes in which yarn, texture and fit take centre stage. The T-shirt can easily be used for layering, while the crew neck gives knitwear a more prominent role in the outfit.

The Zanone womenswear selection at Pier Abbigliamento expands the range with IceCotton T-shirts, a cotton knit, V-neck styles in linen and cotton, and a viscose and linen top. Different weights, textures and proportions make it possible to move from more streamlined shapes to softer volumes.

The assortment naturally evolves according to availability and seasonality. Zanone pieces can be paired with the menswear selection at Pier Abbigliamento and the womenswear collection, using knitwear as a first layer, the focal point of a look or a link between garments of different weights.

Where to buy Zanone menswear and womenswear

Discover the Zanone menswear and womenswear pieces selected by Pier Abbigliamento.

Visit our e-commerce store or come to our boutique in Vailate to explore the materials, craftsmanship and fits up close and find the piece that best suits your style.

Our boutique is easily accessible from Crema, Cremona, Lodi, Caravaggio and Treviglio, and our team will be happy to help you choose the products that best suit your style.

With over 40 years of experience, Pier Abbigliamento is a dynamic, constantly evolving destination for those seeking style, quality and authenticity.