Milano Unica 43: InsideOut by C.L.A.S.S. Promotes Traceability, Circularity and Textile Innovation
The InsideOut by C.L.A.S.S. campaign has been introduced as a cultural and social initiative aimed at making visible the processes, expertise and decisions that contribute to the development of fashion products. The campaign focuses on increasing awareness of the values embedded within textile supply chains and connecting consumers with the production journey behind garments.
The initiative is based on the InsideOut by C.L.A.S.S. Value Decalogue, which includes Ethics, Social Initiatives, Traceability & Transparency, Environment, Health, Circular Economy Initiatives, Design, Ingredients, Production, and Dyeing & Finishing. These elements collectively represent the production processes and decisions involved in creating textile products.
Milano Unica serves as a platform where these values are demonstrated through textile innovation, fibre development, manufacturing technologies and responsible sourcing practices. The exhibition also brings together manufacturers, suppliers, communication professionals and educators involved in the textile and fashion industries.
According to the organisers, Milano Unica's patronage of the InsideOut by C.L.A.S.S. campaign supports efforts to encourage dialogue around transparency, responsibility and supply chain awareness across the fashion sector.
The campaign concludes with the C.L.A.S.S. Tour to Milano Unica 43, designed to guide visitors through examples of innovation, traceability, creativity and responsible production presented during the exhibition.
Albini Group Highlights Shirting Collections
Within the shirting segment, Albini Group is presenting three collections representing different design inspirations through its Albini 1876, Thomas Mason, and Albiate 1830 brands.
The collections draw inspiration from urban environments, the English countryside and Argentina while maintaining a focus on fibre quality, transparent production and measured environmental impact.
Albini Group operates internationally across fabric and yarn manufacturing, industrial activities, innovation and energy systems. During this edition of Milano Unica, Albini 1876 also marks its 150th anniversary.
Albini Group
Hall 1, Booth A22-A24
Bemberg™ Showcases Fibre Innovations
Bemberg™ by Asahi Kasei is participating with a dedicated exhibition space for the first time at Milano Unica, presenting fabric developments created with Italian and European textile partners for the Fall/Winter 2027/28 season.
The fibre is produced in Japan from cotton linters, a natural pre-consumer by-product of cottonseed oil, using a traceable closed-loop manufacturing process.
Bemberg™ represents approximately 0.01% of global fibre production and holds certifications including RCS, OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100, and ISO 14001. According to third-party testing by INNOVHUB, the material is biodegradable and compostable in soil, while TÜV Austria MARINE certification confirms biodegradability in marine conditions.
Bemberg™
Hall 1, Booth B16
European Flax-Linen & Hemp Focuses on Traceability
The Alliance for European Flax-Linen & Hemp is presenting textile developments from certified European companies for the FW 27/28 season together with updates on the Masters of Linen™ and Masters of Flax Fibre™ certification programmes.
The Alliance for European Flax-Linen & Hemp at Milano Unica 40th edition
The organisation is also introducing the Hemp Lab, featuring yarns, fabrics and knitted textiles produced from long-fibre textile hemp under the Northern European Hemp4Circularity project. The presentation includes the European Hemp Textile Inspiration Book and pilot collections developed across the fibre-to-fabric process.
Alliance for European Flax-Linen & Hemp
Hall 1, Booth B15
Iluna Group Presents Sustainable Lace Developments
Iluna Group is showcasing its latest lace collections alongside developments within its GRS-certified Green Label range.
Iluna Group - laces in EVO® by Fulgar and ROICA™ V550
For the Autumn/Winter 2027/2028 season, the company presents three design directions: Whispers of Romance, Nature's Embrace, and Opulent Soul.
Featured materials include PX052, PX053 and PX054 fabrics produced using EVO® by Fulgar, a 100% bio-based yarn made from renewable sources, together with ROICA™ V550, the degradable stretch fibre by Asahi Kasei.
The fabrics are designed for applications including apparel, shirting, lingerie, outerwear and beachwear. According to the company, the materials offer stretch performance, a soft hand feel, wrinkle resistance, rainproof properties and superfine construction.
Iluna Group
Hall 5, Booth D26
The C.L.A.S.S. Tour offers visitors an opportunity to explore these textile developments through the themes of transparency, innovation, responsible production and traceability across the Milano Unica exhibition.