Welcome to the world of “TIPO – Industrial Tourism Prato”, the journey into the history, the territory and the contemporary excellence of the Prato textile district!
TIPO is a unique experience, between history and contemporaneity, in the heart of Prato's factories, an international point of reference for the quality of the fabrics produced, with high-level workmanship designed for the great fashion brands.
Quality and innovation which, combined with the tradition of recycling raw materials, make the city a model of circular economy in the name of green philosophy.

This fall, new innovative, stimulating, and fun events await you to discover, explore, and experience Prato's industrial sites. Because factories have so many stories to tell!
 

Great things to do in Prato's factories

From 22nd to 25th October 2026, TIPO Festival is back, the event that showcases Prato through its production sites, business stories, work culture, and innovation that have always characterized the area.
The 2026 edition marks a significant evolution of the festival thanks to the European project EPIC – Experience Prato Industrial Culture, which enriches the programme with new immersive experiences and innovative tools to enhance the industrial heritage.
For four days, the public will be able to enjoy experiences spread throughout the city and the surrounding area through original formats: shows and performances at production sites, open factories and special openings of companies and workshops, urban itineraries and art and industrial tourism itineraries, visits to museums and places symbolic of Prato's manufacturing culture, workshops, laboratories, and experiential activities, immersive experiences, and virtual reality content to discover the industrial heritage through new languages.

Discover the complete Festival program HERE

Take advantage of TIPO events and spend the weekend in Prato, to discover the beauty that our territory has to offer: the city center rich in history, museums and monuments, the Tuscan countryside with its parks, villas, vineyards, walks along paths where uncontaminated nature blends with the history of ancient civilizations, food and wine specialties for true connoisseurs..... what are you waiting for?

With TIPO, the story comes alive: Apps, friends, festivals, schools and much more!

TIPO is a continuous journey to discover the essence of the Prato textile district! These itineraries were designed to be enjoyed independently, so choose the route that best suits you and set off to discover a new world that will leave you speechless and full of a new awareness.

TIPO is also a visit to old mills and ancient factories that come back to life in a contemporary context.

TIPO is culture and tradition! Discover a network of museums in which the ancient knowledge of textile art is preserved and handed down!