#Textiles & Apparel / Garment

2025-09-18

Responsible innovation at FILO64: the new FILO space curated by C.L.A.S.S.

This season focus? Advanced Natural Fibers, Traceability, and Next-Generation Communication — showcased in an exhibition area and completed by two FILO Dialogues

A new step forward in the collaboration between C.L.A.S.S. (Creativity Lifestyle and Sustainable Synergy) and FILO: a new open and collaborative space designed for those seeking inspiration and practical tools to navigate the path of Responsible Innovation.

Not just a stand, but a dynamic platform: accessible to everyone, able to cross boundaries and connect people, materials, and ideas. A place where vision, research, and new value-driven narratives meet to imagine the future of textiles.

Key players selected to represent the focus of this first edition: - Alliance for European Flax-Linen & Hemp

- BembergTM by Asahi Kasei

- SUPIMA®

- Haelixa (for traceability, now crucial for the entire sector)

- The InsideOut Value System by C.L.A.S.S. strategy for a next-generation communication

Communicating sustainability: the new challenge

In a landscape clouded by confusion, lack of transparency, scandals, and greenwashing, consumer trust is increasingly fragile. This creates an urgent need to provide authentic information, grounded in clear, real, and measurable values, and to rebuild a relationship of trust that supports and guides consumers with information enabling more conscious, value-driven everyday choices. Aesthetics and performance remain fundamental to people’s choices. Today, however, it is just as important to communicate clearly and sincerely the invisible yet measurable values: ethics, social initiatives, traceability and transparency, environmental responsibility, health, circular economy practices, design, ingredients, production, dyeing, and finishing.

From this need arises the InsideOut Value System by C.L.A.S.S., an initiative that expresses these values through the universal language of art. With the support of artist Gianluca Cannizzo, values are transformed into immediate visual icons, capable of going beyond words and entering the realm of direct perception. Icons capable of making sustainability concrete, understandable, and tangible: a push toward a more conscious, verified, engaging, and trustworthy culture of consumption.

Two dialogues to go beyond the exhibition

Alongside the physical space, C.L.A.S.S. presents two FILO Dialogues: moments of reflection and in- depth discussion with leading voices aligned with this edition’s focus.

++++++ 23rd September, 3.00 PM

“The New Era of Fibres: Knowledge, Traceability, Research, and Sustainability”

A journey through advanced natural and regenerated fibres, traceability technologies, and new perspectives.

Speakers: Paolo Pezzin (Napapijri – VF Corporation), Giorgia Carissimi (Albini Next/Albini Group – representing SUPIMA®), Ettore Pellegrini (BembergTM by Asahi Kasei), Fausto Pozzi (Brunello), Letizia Scopelliti (Haelixa).

Moderator: Giusy Bettoni, CEO & Founder di C.L.A.S.S.

++++++ 24th September, 10.30 AM

“InsideOut – Making Values Visible: Why Trust Is the New Luxury”

Trust as the new fashion capital: transparency, authentic data, and innovative languages that build value through the identification of values.

Speakers: Giusy Bettoni (C.L.A.S.S.), Chiara Tronville (journalist and communication consultant), Simone and Manuela Gaslini (Filatura Astro).

Moderator: Chiara Puglisi, Skytg24 journalist.

From September 23 to 24, join this events at FILO64 – Responsible Innovation Area curated by C.L.A.S.S.

A space to discover fibers, technologies, and narratives that are reshaping the future of textiles, always in step with the times and contemporary values.

The 63rd edition of Filo closed with positive results

The 63rd edition of Filo, the International Yarns and Fibres Exhibition, closed today in Milan by performing very positive results. Despite the current economic downturn, buyers have appreciated highly valuable collections proposed by the exhibitors, which have shown the ability in innovation and research for sustainability of Italian and foreign textile producers.

Filo 63 highlights sustainability and innovation with C.L.A.S.S.

At the 63rd edition of Filo, the initiative “Sustainability from A to Z”, developed in collaboration with C.L.A.S.S., focuses on responsible innovation and expanding knowledge through technical insights, case studies, and direct industry testimonials. This initiative aims to guide companies through the complexities of sustainability while aligning with the evolving market landscape. The proposals presented by C.L.A.S.S. as part of this initiative closely relate to discussions within “Dialoghi di Confronto”, offering further opportunities for industry insights.

Messe Frankfurt commits further to East Africa: three textiles trade fairs during Africa Sourcing and Fashion Week from 2027

Messe Frankfurt and its Texpertise Network continue their steady, successful trajectory in the region. As Africa Sourcing and Fashion Week (ASFW) opened today, Member of the Executive Board Detlef Braun announced that Messe Frankfurt is licencing its three leading international trade fair brands Texworld, Apparel Sourcing and Texprocess to Nairobi, Kenya for the first time in 2027. From now on, they will take place annually as part of the Africa Sourcing and Fashion Week (ASFW) Nairobi.

“We Believe in the Value of Textiles”: Successful Opening of the KARL MAYER TEXTILE INNOVATION CENTER

KARL MAYER inaugurated its new, state-of-the-art TEXTILE INNOVATION CENTER (TIC) with a four-day opening week from April 21 to 24. The highlight of the week was the grand opening on Thursday, which drew a strong turnout from the international textile industry: around 220 customers, brands, and partners from across the textile value chain came to the company’s headquarters in Obertshausen for a first-hand look at the new high-tech development environment and lively exchange with industry peers.

Texhibition Istanbul signals stability and global connectivity

From 4 to 6 March 2026, Texhibition Istanbul once again brought together the international textile industry at the Istanbul Expo Center. Organized by İTKİB Fuarcılık A.Ş. in cooperation with the Istanbul Textile Exporters Association (İTHİB), the fair confirmed its role as one of the most important international sourcing platforms for fabrics and textile innovation. With 500+ exhibitors across 5 halls on 42,850 sqm, the trade fair attracted 19,325 visitors. Among them, 5.565 international visitors represented Europe, Asia, the Middle East, North Africa, North America, and other regions, underlining the show’s expanding global reach.

“We clearly see that reliability, flexibility, service and total cost of ownership are becoming increasingly important again.”

The nonwovens industry continues to face a challenging market environment. Nevertheless, AUTEFA Solutions reports successful projects, new line sales and growing demand for energy-efficient and flexible solutions. In this interview, André Imhof of AUTEFA Solutions talks about competitiveness against Chinese suppliers, new service and recycling concepts, the growing importance of application development and the opportunities created by countercyclical investments.

“Needle punching technology is more universal and sustainable than ever!”

Needle punching technology was long regarded as a rather traditional and comparatively slow technology within the nonwovens industry. In this interview, Johann Philipp Dilo explains why needle punching is more relevant than ever today – ranging from energy efficiency and resource conservation to hygiene applications, new machine concepts and design-oriented nonwoven solutions.

Textile climate control system in workwear – exhibition at the 2026 SME Innovation Day!

Conventional protective workwear often reaches its limits during strenuous physical activity. In particular, the transport of sweat and excess body heat poses a problem. The German Institutes of Textile and Fiber Research (DITF) conducted research on flow-optimized, air-conducting textile structures that enable targeted climate control directly on the body. These structures can be integrated straight into protective work garments. The textile climate control system supports the body’s natural thermoregulation. This contributes to improved workplace safety and comfort.

PET spunbond from China – EDANA welcomes imposition of provisional anti-dumping measures

On 13 May 2026, after eight months of investigation, the European Commission imposed provisional anti-dumping duties of 45.6-50.0% on imports of PET spunbond from China. EDANA welcomes this expression of the Commission’s clear determination to protect EU industries from the unfair trade practices of Chinese producers.