Filo65 Highlights the Role of Supply Chains at ‘Dialoghi di Confronto
Filo65, the 65th edition of the international textile trade fair, will feature discussions on supply chain management and industry innovation through its ‘Dialoghi di Confronto’ sessions. The event, scheduled for February 11–12, 2026, at Fiera Milano Rho, will bring together industry professionals to explore production, sustainability, digitalisation, and consumer engagement. The sessions aim to highlight the role of the supply chain in delivering quality and added value across the textile sector.
Filo65 exhibitors are presenting collections with high-quality stylistic and technical features, reflecting the textile sector’s emphasis on advanced products during challenging market conditions. Quality at Filo65 encompasses raw materials, creativity, processes, environmental and social standards, and customer service, demonstrating the importance of the supply chain in ensuring each stage of manufacturing contributes expertise and value.
The trade fair’s ‘Dialoghi di Confronto’ panels focus on supply chain topics and industry developments. The discussions begin with the Opening Ceremony round table titled: ‘The Thread of the Supply Chain: synergies and added value to compete in the global market.’
On February 11, 2026, following the Opening Ceremony, three sessions are scheduled. At 2 p.m., “Innovating production processes to improve performance: technologies and traceability for effective chemical management” will feature Elisa Gavazza (ZDHC), Maurizio Mancini, and Rachele Cavicchioli (Tintoria Mancini). At 2.30 p.m., the native wool supply chain will be discussed in ‘Native Wools: from local sheep farming to territories, customised supply chains and knowledge for contemporary textile industry’ with Patrizia Maggia (Agenzia Lane d’Italia), Andrea Dominici (mYak and Fibre Gentili), Felice Piacenza (Piacenza Group), Giuseppe Demelas (Mariantonia Urru), and Pierpaolo Duce (Cnr-Ibe, Marlaine project), moderated by Giusy Bettoni (C.L.A.S.S.). At 3.30 p.m., the panel ‘Visible and invisible values in the new generation wardrobe. A new language to communicate them, from the supply chain to the consumer’ will feature Giusy Bettoni, Dario Casalini (Maglificio Po s.r.l. – Oscalito 1936 and Slow Fiber), Giovanni Maria Conti (Politecnico di Milano), and Nicoletta Fasani (CNA Milano), moderated by Maria Cristina Pavarini.
On February 12, 2026, sessions begin at 10 a.m. with ‘Textiles in the age of data: processes, technology and new skills’ led by Gianluca Giovanardi (Inoma) and Marco Mazzoni (InomaTEX). At 10.30 a.m., Carlo Covini will present ‘From cotton feel to linen look: new possibilities with TENCEL™ Lyocell fibres. Innovative cellulose solutions from Lenzing.’ At 11 a.m., ‘Creativity, Fashion and Sport: Responsibility, Performance and the Future’ will be led by Maria Canella (Accademia Unidee), Olga Pirazzi (Cittadellarte), and historian Elena Puccinelli. At 11.30 a.m., a session on cybersecurity, titled “Cybersecurity: the digital insurance that no one thinks about taking out. Megaweb reveals why it is important to protect our company now, before it's too late!” will be conducted by Valentina Bonsignore (Megaweb – Città Studi) and Marco Vallini (Inoma). The final session at 12 noon, ‘Texploration by Magnolab: a case history of collaboration, innovation and growth,’ will be led by Marco Morchio (Magnolab), presenting outcomes from an international start-up collaboration to enhance the textile supply chain.
Filo65 will be held on February 11–12, 2026, at Fiera Milano Rho, Hall 5.