The moment we’ve all been waiting for has arrived: Filo66’s product development proposals are now online with Botanica, the video showcasing textile inspirations created by the fabric designer Rossano Bisio for the 66th edition of Filo
“Botanica aims at symbolising a kind of ‘spring’ of rebirth and recovery for textile industry and for the whole fashion industry,” as explained by Federica Bazzani, member of Filo’s management team. “We’ve chosen this concept since it embodies Filo’s mission: always looking to the future, matching innovation and traditional textile expertise, beauty and technical content, sustainability and industrial practicality. Filo is the leading international exhibition for yarns and textile materials: that’s why the online publication of our product development proposals has always been a much-anticipated event for professionals. Botanica is further confirmation of this, providing to manufacturers concrete examples of materials’ development, from yarns to fabrics and embellishment processes, up to finished garments. For us at Filo, the launch of Botanica marks the start of a journey we will undertake alongside the exhibitors, bringing us to the creation of the new edition of “Made in Filo”, the fabrics’ collection entirely conceived and produced by Filo, based on the ideas shared today, which we will present during September’s edition. This initiative is a further concrete and effective example of what we mean by ‘ongoing dialogue’ with exhibitors: a constant exchange that enriches and strengthens the bond between Filo and the companies participating in it.”
Rossano Bisio, the fabric designer who oversaw its creation for Filo, focuses instead on the philosophy behind Botanica and its stylistic elements: ‘Botanica aims at representing a manifesto for the rebirth of textile industry, where manufacturing expertise takes root and innovation shapes the future. We believe that it is necessary to offer a sign of hope and strength to restore momentum and vision to a market that is waiting, partially due to circumstances which are out of industry’s control.” Bisio then delves into Filo 66’s product development proposals: “The overarching theme encompasses three main product development lines: Spontaneous, Expanded, and Hybridised Botanica. The first theme expresses the elegance of natural fibres and celebrates the power of simplicity; the second one symbolises a solid, cultured and rational recovery, and the third one designs solutions for cutting-edge functional resilience. Considered as a whole, Botanica outlines a sustainable and avantgarde elegance, where natural tones of earth meet sophisticated chromatic vibrations. Yarn becomes a living material, in a fluid dialogue among neutral shades, tactile textures, and deep reflections of light. A vision of quiet luxury and timelessness.”
The 66th edition of Filo, is scheduled to be held on Tuesday the 15th and Wednesday the 16th of September 2026 at Rho Fiera Exhibition Centre.
The video from Botanica is already available on filo.it: enjoy!
Biella, June10, 2026
Ufficio stampa e comunicazione EA Team Elena Aravecchia Via Muratori, 55 – 20135 Milano Telefono 339 64 73 377 – 368 30 87 865
PRESS RELEASE The 65th edition of Filo, the International Yarns and Fibres Exhibition, has closed today in Milan achieving good results. The main innovative element distinguishing Filo65 was represented by the closer synergy with Lineapelle. A very positive and profitable synergy was created with the leather goods exhibition, as proven by the large number of visitors who saw both exhibitions, thus gaining a more complete overview of the textile industry’s proposals for the upcoming season. Visitors’ flow over the two days of Filo65 has been constant, despite this has been a special edition due to the concurrence with Milano-Cortina Olympic Winter Games, which caused some logistical problems. Exhibitors brought high quality collections, appreciated by national and international buyers for their contents related to style, innovation and research. On the second day of the 65th edition, Filo received a visit from Gilberto Pichetto Fratin, Minister of the Environment and Energy Security (MASE), who said: ‘Textile industry is an important sector of our economy, as example of style and creativity: an excellence that combines quality and tradition in Italian products. Strengthening the competitiveness of our companies in the global market means rejecting the concept of fast fashion, which is an affront to rights and nature’, said the Minister. ‘The government is pursuing an innovative path on extended producer’s responsibility. MASE has prepared a draft regulation for textile supply chain, whose adoption is currently in progress, and it will apply to post-consumer urban waste. Companies will thus be directly involved in the end-of-life stage of what they produce.’ As explained by Mr. Pichetto: ‘The Ministry has adopted specific measures for the eco-design of products, sustainability and circularity in the sector. We are working to promote innovation and the use of low-impact fibres, moving away from unsustainable raw materials.’ According to the Minister of the Environment: ‘Italy is leading the world in the transition of textile and fashion sectors: therefore, the direct involvement of companies throughout the whole production cycle is the key to the success of the supply chain, protecting those who operate in compliance with high standards and against unfair competition.’ As an international exhibition since its inception, Filo has accompanied its growth process with increasing internationalisation. In the process leading to continuous and selective growth in foreign buyers and exhibitors, Filo can count on the constant collaboration of ITA – Italian Agency for the promotion abroad and internationalisation of Italian companies and the Piedmont Region. The collaboration with ITA-Agency has brought here a delegation of 25 buyers, mainly from European countries – France, the United Kingdom, Spain, Portugal, Ireland, Hungary and Finland – and from the fastest-growing areas of Asia, such as India and China. ITA – Agency has also renewed its sponsorship of Made in Filo project for this edition. Ten buyers from Finland, France, Japan, Ireland, Portugal and the United Kingdom took part in the ‘Buyers Days’ organised by Ceip, the Piedmont Region’s Regional Agency for Internationalisation and Investment Attraction, as part of the activities of the Piedmont Region’s Integrated Textile Supply Chain Project (PIF) “Textiles” of the Piedmont Region, funded by the PR FESR 2021-2027. Paolo Monfermoso, Head of Filo, declares that: ‘Despite the challenging context, the 65th edition closed with positive results. Filo confirms its status as a leading trade fair, thanks to the high quality of its products and the professionalism and practicality of its visitors. This result was not a foregone conclusion because, despite signs of improvement, the industry continues to be affected by the uncertainties caused by the international geopolitical situation, in addition to minor logistical inconvenience caused by Milano-Cortina Olympic Winter Games. For this reason, we chose to strengthen our synergy with Lineapelle, which yielded excellent results, offering visitors a broader view of the textile supply chain’s capacity for innovation, creativity and sustainability. In relation to research and innovation, I would like to highlight the great interest shown by visitors for the third edition of Made in Filo, the collection of fabrics entirely designed, produced and manufactured by Filo, made by using yarns provided by exhibitors and processed by implementing the best manufacturing techniques. As far as sustainability is concerned, we are cooperating with CLASS by Giusy Bettoni, which allows us to offer a vision of the topic focused on responsible innovation, with concrete experiences and case histories, starting with the InsideOut by C.L.A.S.S. project, which aims at giving visibility to less visible parameters in the textile and clothing industry, from ethics to traceability and transparency, from health to circularity.’ Monfermoso also adds that: ‘We are honoured to have received a visit from Minister Pichetto Fratin, who visited the booths to admire the style and creativity of exhibitors’ proposals. During the Opening Ceremony of the 65th edition of Filo, we talked a lot about the supply chain and the added value it ensures to companies and their competitiveness in the markets, as Paolo Barberis Canonico, President of Unione Industriale Biellese, pointed out in his speech. This theme was also addressed during the Dialoghi di Confronto, held over the two days, as a sign of how collaboration and synergies within the supply chain are seen as an essential element for this industry’s future.’ Monfermoso concludes saying that: ‘After two days of intense work, I would like to thank everyone who contributed to the success of Filo65: the companies and buyers, Lineapelle and in particular Fulvia Bacchi – CEO of Lineapelle, the institutions that support us, first and foremost ITA- Italian Agency and the Piedmont Region with Ceipiemonte, the speakers who participated in the Opening Ceremony and in the Dialoghi di Confronto, and the partners who collaborated for the creation of Made in Filo. See you in September for Filo66.’ The 66th edition of Filo is scheduled to be held on the 15th and the 16th of September 2026 at Fiera Milano – Rho. Biella, 12 febbraio 2026 Ufficio stampa e comunicazione EA Team Elena Aravecchia Via Muratori, 55 – 20135 Milano Telefono 339 64 73 377 – 368 30 87 865
PRESS RELEASE The Opening Ceremony of the 65th Filo edition, entitled ‘The Thread of the Supply Chain: synergies and added value to compete in the global market’, was held this morning at Fiera Milano Rho – Hall 5. Paolo Monfermoso, Head of Filo, opened the ceremony by emphasising the high quality of the companies participating in the exhibition. Among the innovations of the 65th Filo edition, the most meaningful one is the synergy with Lineapelle. ‘The synergy with Lineapelle is an example of consolidation of the supply chain: it allows us to offer national and international buyers a more complete view of what textile industry has to offer,’ said Monfermoso. Fulvia Bacchi, CEO of Lineapelle, echoed his sentiments, stating: ‘At a time of great economic and logistical difficulties, and when it is said that trade fairs must reinvent themselves, Lineapelle and Filo have chosen to work together to enhance the commitment of their respective exhibitors to innovation, creativity and sustainability. It is a common path that will be surely successful for the market.’ Then Paolo Barberis Canonico, President of Unione Industriale Biellese, took the floor saying: “Today’s ceremony, entitled ‘The thread of the supply chain: synergies and added value to compete in the global market’, highlights the importance of cooperating throughout the production chain to strengthen our international competitiveness. Biella is unique in Europe: here, the textile supply chain is still intact, which is an extraordinary but also fragile asset. Its limited size affects its ability to develop strategies and make investments. We must therefore encourage models of aggregation that combine the vision of large companies with the distinctive skills of smaller businesses. This is the only way to preserve and strengthen a supply chain that represents a competitive asset for the whole region and for our textile industry.’ Matteo Masini, Head of Ufficio Beni di Consumo at ITA Trade Agency, highlighted the Agency’s support for the internationalisation of Italian companies and its long-standing collaboration with Filo: ‘Today, internationalisation also means knowing how diversifying the offer to meet the needs of those markets that are not only geographically far from ours. ITA’s work throughout the year involves lengthy preparation to increase and strengthen the knowledge of these markets to optimise results during the trade fair. The Agency will strengthen this work and commitment in the second half of this year and in 2027 too thanks to an increase in available resources.’
In his video message of greeting, Gilberto Pichetto Fratin, Minister of the Environment and Energy Security, stressed how ‘Filo is now an essential opportunity for fostering encounter among operators. Our yarns are a source of pride for the country, as the thread that combines art and manufacturing. Today, the challenge for Made in Italy textile industry is circularity, the ability to match product quality with material sustainability. The Italian government supports Italian companies and supply chains in the transition to a more sustainable production, with nine flagship projects, also thanks to the funds from the National Recovery and Resilience Plan. The hope is that Filo65 will give rise to ideas and synergies to increase the excellence of the Italian textile supply chain.’ Elena Chiorino, Vice-President of the Piedmont Region, also attended Filo with a video message: ‘Filo has an important meaning for the Piedmont Region and the whole textile supply chain,’ she said. ‘High-quality yarn, with a focus on sustainability, is indeed the basis of the entire Made in Italy textile and clothing industry. Buyers from all over the world will be attending Filo65, proving that global markets are paying close attention to our manufacturing.’ The second part of Filo65 Opening Ceremony was dedicated to a round table discussion moderated by Laura Ricardi, Head of Unione Industriale Biellese press office. In her introduction, Ricardi started with figures, ‘since they help to paint a picture of reality,’ she said. According to a recent Sace survey, the indirect impact of textile supply chain is estimated at 38 billion and the direct one at 9 billion. In other words, the strength of this industry lies not only in direct production, but also in its ability to generate value throughout the chain: from raw materials to processing, distribution, services and end market. The overall contribution is thus close to 3.9% of Italian GDP.’ The first speaker at the round table was Rossano Bisio, Fabric Designer for Filo. He focused on the value of the supply chain in the creative process: ‘Having a broad view of the supply chain means stopping thinking about individual components and starting to design the yarn already thinking about the finished garment. Our Made in Filo 65 fabric collection is the synthesis of this approach: a journey where the trend forecaster’s analysis does not remain theory but is transformed into tangible material through a process of synthesis and dissemination that spans the whole production chain.’ He then delved into the concept of Nexus – expressed in Filo65 product development proposals – and the synergy among various industrial districts.
Marco Bortolini, Vice President of Unione Industriale Biellese for Industrial Supply Chain Development, explained the value of supply chain from a manufacturing perspective: ‘Generally speaking, Italian business, and our textile supply chain in particular, is made up mostly of small and micro-sized companies. Each company is highly specialised and contributes in a unique way to creating value along the whole pipeline. This is the strength of our business model, which focuses on flexibility, providing rapid, highly customised solutions. However, this is also our weakness, given the size limitations of smaller, and therefore more fragile, companies, which need support both within the supply chain itself and through measures that have a real impact. We need a strong textile supply chain that is healthy, diverse and young to best address the challenges affecting this industry.
According to Dario Casalini, Founder of Slow Fiber, ‘Italian textile supply chain is complete, and when it is also good, healthy, clean, fair and sustainable, it becomes a model of values that does not generate negative environmental or social externalities or inequalities (profit for the few and exploitation of the many), but widespread and inclusive well-being for future generations in the territories where it is rooted.’ To tackle international markets, even a cohesive and innovative supply chain still needs the support of the country’s system. Vera Veri, Director of Investimenti Partecipativi Simest, explained Simest’s work alongside companies: ‘The competitiveness of Italian textile industry is based on the strength of supply chains, production quality and the ability to innovate in a sustainable way. Today more than ever, collaboration, digitalisation and the enhancement of skills are decisive levers for reinforcing the positioning of Made in Italy. Simest supports companies throughout the internationalisation process with tailor-made financial instruments and a long-term approach, increasingly geared towards supporting the entire supply chain. Through dedicated measures, the involvement of leading companies and a constantly strengthening network of foreign offices, we support companies in the main strategic markets, from the United States to emerging economies. Our goal is to encourage structured paths of international growth, fostering the competitiveness of this industry and contributing to the spread of Made in Italy value worldwide.’
The 65th Filo edition is taking place on the 11th and 12th of February 2026 at Fiera Milano Rho, Hall 5.
Biella, 11 febbraio 2026
Ufficio stampa e comunicazione EA Team Elena Aravecchia Via Muratori, 55 – 20135 Milano Telefono 339 64 73 377 – 368 30 87 865
The 65th edition of Filo, the International Yarns and Fibres Exhibition, opens today at Fiera Milano Rho – Hall 5.
From 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on the first day and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the second day, visitors and the press can discover yarns, fibres, materials, dyes, finishing and textile processes designed for the top-of-the-range market. From this point of view, Filo65 stands out as an edition proposing stylistic and technical high-quality contents. It is a clear signal that textile industry is sending to the market: at difficult times as current ones, only the ever-increasing quality of collections can make the whole system growing and developing.
The most interesting new aspect of Filo65 is that it coincides with Lineapelle not only in terms of dates, but also in terms of exhibition spaces. This allows national and international buyers to gain a more complete overview of the textile industry’s proposals for the coming season. In fact, Filo’s visitors can also visit the leather goods fair, while buyers attending Lineapelle have the opportunity to discover the collections shown at Filo.
On the other hand, Fiera Milano Rho, the second largest exhibition centre in Europe, is a state-of-the-art venue that attracts professionals from all over the world and was chosen by Filo precisely for its functionality and efficiency, meeting even more effectively the needs of both exhibitors and visitors.
Filo65 is organised according to a specific logical layout, designed to allow buyers and textile operators to easily visit the exhibition. Visitors come into direct contact with exhibitors’ collections through the Trends Area and the Quick Delivery Area. The ideal centrepiece of the 65th Filo edition is the ‘Made in Filo’ area, which displays the fabrics belonging to this project, now in its third edition. This is a collection of fabrics entirely designed, produced and manufactured by Filo, by using yarns provided by exhibitors and processed by implementing the best manufacturing techniques. Filo is the only international trade fair which creates its own collection.
The Sustainability Area, implemented in collaboration with C.L.A.S.S., offers experiences and case histories relating to native wools, a true example of responsible and contemporary textiles, where tradition and innovation mutually strengthen, giving rise to solid and competitive supply chains rooted in the local area. The Sustainability Area also features InsideOut by C.L.A.S.S.: the project aims to highlight and enhance every measurable aspect of the new generation wardrobe, giving voice to what often remains hidden in a garment: from ethics to traceability and transparency, from health to circularity.
The supply chain and its value, when it is solid and capable of producing innovation, is at the heart of the Filo65 Opening Ceremony, entitled ‘The Thread of the Supply Chain: synergies and added value to compete in the global market’. The supply chain will also be the focus of many of the ‘Dialoghi di Confronto’, events taking place over the two days of Filo65, and aiming at discussing and addressing the most topical issues for the textile system.
To continue its internationalisation process, during the 65th edition, Filo will host, as usual, a delegation of foreign buyers organised in collaboration with ITA Agency, for the promotion abroad and internationalisation of Italian companies, comprising 23 professionals working in the sector, mainly coming from European countries – France, the United Kingdom, Spain, Portugal, Ireland, Hungary, Finland – and from the fastest-growing areas of Asia, such as India and China. For this edition, ITA Agency has also renewed its sponsorship for “Made in Filo”.
Internationalisation is once more at the core of the collaboration between Filo and the Piedmont Region. As part of the activities of the Piedmont Region’s Integrated Supply Chain Project (PIF) “Textiles” of the Piedmont Region, funded by the PR FESR 2021-2027 and implemented by Ceipiemonte – the Regional Agency for Internationalisation and Investment Attraction, the 65th edition of Filo will feature the ‘Buyers’ Days’, a unique opportunity to connect international buyers from Finland, France, Japan, Ireland, Portugal and the United Kingdom with the excellence of Piedmont’s textile industry.
Paolo Monfermoso, Head of Filo, states: ‘At the opening of the 65th Filo edition, our first thanks go, as always, to the companies that every year renew their trust in Filo. On this occasion, I would like to thank them especially for the truly high standard of the collections shown here. Claiming that the only way out of this industry’s difficulties is to raise quality may sound like an obvious recipe; however, putting it into practice requires investments, expertise, research, passion and strength too: our exhibitors have succeeded in doing so, and the market will acknowledge it. I would also like to thank ITA Agency for supporting our exhibition and our initiatives, including its sponsorship for our ‘Made in Filo’ project. In addition, I want to thank the Piedmont Region and Ceipiemonte for their constant contribution in making Filo an increasingly important reference point for foreign buyers. However, my most heartfelt thanks on this occasion go to Lineapelle, which shared with Filo the idea that a strong and dynamic textile supply chain needs to be sustained by an efficient and integrated trade fair system, encouraging us to seek closer collaboration. On the other hand, it cannot be ignored that the coincidence with the Olympic Winter Games has caused some logistical problems , due to the price increase in travel and accommodation costs for foreign operators. For the exhibition system too, the answer lies in quality: increasing the quality of the services offered, while strengthening synergies and collaborations with other events.’.
Mr. Monfermoso continues: ‘As always, we have worked to make our exhibition increasingly attractive. The exhibitors’ collections enrich the areas dedicated to research and innovation, from the Sustainability Area, implemeted in collaboration with C.L.A.S.S., to the space dedicated to ‘Made in Filo’, which offers concrete ideas and suggestions for the development of the items shown at Filo. The Network Area hosts discussions and analyses of those topical issues close to textile manufacturers through ‘Dialoghi di Confronto’, and before that, the Opening Ceremony of the 65th edition entitled ‘The Thread of the Supply Chain: synergies and added value to compete in the global market’. In short, Filo’s visitors will find a lively and stimulating environment where they can discover the best of global textile production, do business and develop partnerships. We wish a great business time to all of you! At Filo65’.
Press & Comunication Office EA Team Elena Aravecchia Via Muratori, 55 – 20135 Milano Telefono 339 64 73 377 – 368 30 87 865
PRESS RELEASE Understanding and promoting the opportunities offered by foreign markets and fostering the global competitiveness of companies, especially small and medium ones, is one of the tasks of an international trade fair. Filo has been performing the job since its first edition, and today its exhibitors and visitors come from all over the world.
Filo’s commitment to internationalization is based on a fundamental criterion: quality. The quality of exhibitors and collections on display, along with the quality of international visitors, is not only a key factor for Filo, but also a determining factor in the selection of its participants. The commitment to quality is even more evident at Filo65. This edition is unique because it is held on the same days as the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics, a highly attractive event that draws large numbers of people to Milan and puts Italy in the spotlight worldwide. However, this has posed some logistical challenges due to increased travel and accommodation costs, particularly for foreign buyers and visitors. And that makes quality an even more crucial factor.
Filo’s internationalization relies on teamwork involving the companies themselves and Filo organizers and includes effective collaboration with ITA- Italian Agency for the promotion abroad and internationalization of Italian companies, and the Piedmont Region.
The synergy built by Filo with ITA-Agency for the promotion abroad and internationalization of Italian companies over the years, which has helped strengthen Filo’s international profile. For the 65th edition, ITA-Agency has guaranteed its support to the fair, made clear by the presence of Matteo Masini, Head of the Consumer Goods Office, at the opening ceremony and by its renewed patronage of the “Made in Filo” project. For the 65th edition of Filo, the synergy with ITA-Agency – Rome led to the organization of a delegation of 23 buyers from France, India, the United Kingdom, Portugal, China, Spain, Ireland, Hungary, and Finland. ITA-Agency has also renewed its patronage of “Made in Filo,” the fabric collection entirely produced by Filo using exhibitors’ yarns. ITA-Agency recognized the importance of Filo’s initiative’s ultimate goal: to highlight the quality of Italian manufacturing, which boasts a highly valuable supply chain thanks to its ability to collaborate throughout the production process.
Internationalization is at the heart of the collaboration between Filo and the Piedmont Region, thanks to the Integrated Supply Chain Project (PIF) “Textiles,” funded by the ERDF 2021-2027 Regional Operational Program and managed through Ceipiemonte, the Regional Agency for Internationalization. As part of this project, during the 65th edition of Filo, “Buyers’ Days” will be held on February 12th and 13th, a unique opportunity to connect international buyers with the excellence of the Piedmont textile sector. Nine professionals from Finland, France, Japan, Ireland, Portugal, and the United Kingdom will participate in the “Buyers’ Days.” Through a packed program of meetings, buyers will have the opportunity to explore new business opportunities with the Piedmont textile companies present at Filo. Furthermore, to foster an even deeper understanding of the Biella textile district, B2B meetings will continue in the area with additional local companies.
The 65th edition of Filo takes place on February 11 and 12, 2026 at Fiera Milano Rho, Hall 5.
Biella, February 2026
Press&Communication Office EA Team Elena Aravecchia Via Muratori, 55 – 20135 Milano Telefono 339 64 73 377 – 368 30 87 865
PRESS RELEASE Filo65 exhibitors are of the highest quality, showing collections characterised by such stylistic and technical elements that perhaps have never been seen before, in an exhibition which has always been distinguished by excellence either. This is a clear signal that textile industry is sending to the market: at difficult times, only increasingly high-quality products can foster growth and development within the industry. Nowadays, the word ‘quality’ includes and summarises many factors: raw materials, creativity, processes, environmental and social values, and customer service. The intention to reflect ‘quality’ in all its facets has made Filo an undisputed benchmark in the international trade fair scene. Starting from a premise: true ‘quality’ is built along the supply chain, making each step of manufacturing process valuable and useful by bringing its own expertise and creativity to the result. While quality can be ‘breathed’ and touched first-hand at the booths and in the aisles of Filo65, the supply chain is the core of the debates which represent the added value of the exhibition. It begins with the Opening Ceremony, whose round table, animated by distinguished guests, has a significant title: ‘The Thread of the Supply Chain: synergies and added value to compete in the global market’. The theme of centrality then resounds in the ‘Dialoghi di Confronto’ panels. The ‘Dialoghi di Confronto’, organised by Filo each edition, aim at stimulating an in-depth exchange of ideas among textile and fashion professionals in relation to crucial issues concerning this industry’s future. These are short meetings led by leading professionals working in this industry and sharing with the audience their experience or case histories of innovation and research in textile field.
The ‘Dialoghi di Confronto’ of Filo65 address many issues for which a supply chain perspective is often essential: from sustainable production linked to ancient knowledge to collaboration along the production pipeline that generates innovation, from digitalisation to corporate cybersecurity, from sustainability, including responsible chemical management, to the definition of new values and new languages in dealing with producers and consumers, from the versatility of man-made fibres to the relationship among fashion, sport and health, which is particularly topical during the Olympic Winter Games. But let’s take a closer look at Filo65’s ‘Dialoghi di Confronto’. On the first day – February 11, 2026 – after the Opening Ceremony, three meetings are scheduled. The first one will begin at 2 p.m. introducing a topic that interests and involves the whole supply chain: “Innovating production processes to improve performance: technologies and traceability for effective chemical management”. Elisa Gavazza from ZDHC will dialogue with Maurizio Mancini and Rachele Cavicchioli from Tintoria Mancini. At 2.30 p.m., a whole supply chain will be presented: the one of native wools, in a talk entitled ‘Native Wools: from local sheep farming to territories, customised supply chains and knowledge for contemporary textile industry’. The speakers will be Patrizia Maggia from Agenzia Lane d’Italia; Andrea Dominici from mYak and Fibre Gentili; Felice Piacenza from Piacenza Group; Giuseppe Demelas from Mariantonia Urru; and Pierpaolo Duce, researcher from Cnr-Ibe for the Marlaine project. The moderator will be Giusy Bettoni from C.L.A.S.S. At 3.30 p.m., the discussion will broaden to include ‘Visible and invisible values in the new generation wardrobe. A new language to communicate them, from the supply chain to the consumer’. The discussion will be held by Giusy Bettoni from C.L.A.S.S. and InsideOut by C.L.A.S.S.; Dario Casalini from Maglificio Po s.r.l. – Oscalito 1936 and Slow Fiber; Giovanni Maria Conti from Politecnico di Milano; and Nicoletta Fasani, designer and president of CNA Milano. The discussion will be moderated by the journalist Maria Cristina Pavarini. On Thursday, February the 12th, the ‘Dialoghi di Confronto’ begin at 10 a.m. with a discussion on the digitisation of businesses in the talk ‘Textiles in the age of data: processes, technology and new skills.’. The protagonists are Gianluca Giovanardi, CEO of Inoma, and Marco Mazzoni, Head of the InomaTEX division. The program continues at 10.30 a.m. with the versatility of cellulose fibres in the talk ‘From cotton feel to linen look: new possibilities with TENCEL™ Lyocell fibres. Innovative cellulose solutions from Lenzing’, led by Carlo Covini. At 11 a.m., the focus shifts to ‘Creativity, Fashion and Sport: Responsibility, Performance and the Future.’ The protagonists will be Maria Canella from Accademia Unidee, Olga Pirazzi, head of the Fashion Office at Cittadellarte, and the historian Elena Puccinelli. At 11.30 a.m., the focus is on technology once more with “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!” The floor will be taken by Valentina Bonsignore from Megaweb – Città Studi and Marco Vallini from Inoma. The last talk of Filo65, at 12 noon, will focus on the sharing of particularly interesting experience: ‘Texploration by Magnolab: a case history of collaboration, innovation and growth’. Marco Morchio from Magnolab maps out both the route and the results of an open call, which involved start-ups from different countries and sectors, aiming at bringing innovative skills to textile supply chain.
The 65th edition of Filo is scheduled to be held on Wednesday the 11th and Thursday the 12th of February 2026 at Fiera Milano Rho, Hall 5.
Biella, febbraio 2026
Ufficio stampa e comunicazione EA Team Elena Aravecchia Via Muratori, 55 – 20135 Milano Telefono 339 64 73 377 – 368 30 87 865
PRESS RELEASE The collaboration along textile supply chain represents the main topic of the 65th edition of Filo, in the belief that only through a united supply chain, which promotes dialogue among all players belonging to the system, is possible to overcome the challenges which textile industry must face. One of the most important and difficult challenge for textile industry is undoubtedly the one concerning sustainability. Filo has decided to tackle it with a new approach, that finds its expression in the Sustainability Area, which once again has been created in collaboration with C.L.A.S.S., the eco-hub founded by Giusy Bettoni. This is an area which gathers sustainable and innovative proposals, located in the Networking Area of the Exhibition. The Sustainability Area of the 65th edition of Filo deals with two important topics: ‘Native Wools’ on one hand, and the evolution of the Insideout values discourse, which began last season. Native wool is an identifying feature of local areas, expressing a centuries-old relationship among landscapes, rural communities and pastoral systems. The Sustainability Area, curated by C.L.A.S.S., offers an immersive journey into this reality, highlighting the richness of local sheep farming, local areas and traditional knowledge, able to project traditions into new and surprising applications in contemporary textiles. It has been possible to deal with this theme thanks to the synergy and coordination between C.L.A.S.S. and Patrizia Maggia, President of Agenzia Lane d’Italia. The Filo Sustainability Area will feature case histories selected by C.L.A.S.S., showing how the Native Wools supply chain turns into niche, high-quality products that bring great value to fashion, furniture and interior design industries. Several valuable companies will share their experiences with native wools: Fibre Gentili, Piacenza 1733, Lanificio Paoletti – MTF, the interior design brand Mariantonia Urru; Agenzia Lane d’Italia, Marlaine project – funded by the Interreg Italy-France Maritime Programme with the National Research Council as leading partner, the Institute for BioEconomy. The Area also stresses once more the new invisible, but measurable values of the new generation wardrobe: Ethics, Social Initiatives, Transparency and Traceability, Environment, Health, Circular Economy Initiatives, Design, Ingredients, Production, Dyeing and Finishing. Ten parameters that run through the whole textile supply chain and that Insideout project by C.L.A.S.S. aims at making visible and easy to communicate: the current challenge is launching a campaign intended for end users, focused on awareness, education and participation through a new way of communicating, involving supply chain, industry and designers. The Native Wools theme proposed in the Sustainability Area aims at fostering a positive and concrete dialogue among professionals, designers and visitors, showing how promoting native wools can become a viable path for responsible and contemporary textile industry, where tradition and innovation get stronger, giving rise to solid and competitive supply chains rooted in the local areas.
A discussion that begins in the Sustainability Area of Filo65 and, again in collaboration with CLASS, is further explored through two talks of the ‘Dialoghi di Confronto’: ‘Native Wools: From local sheep farming to territories, customised supply chains and knowledge for contemporary textile industry’ (Wednesday 11 February, 2.30 p.m.) and ‘InsideOut – Visible and invisible values in the new generation wardrobe. A new language to communicate them, from supply chain to consumers’ (Wednesday 11 February, 3.30 p.m.).
Both panels will emphasise the central role of the supply chain in achieving a product capable of concretely face the challenges of an increasingly complex market. The 65th edition of Filo is scheduled to be held on the 11th and 12th of February 2026 at Fiera Milano Rho, Hall 5.
Biella, February 2026
Press office and marketing EA Team Elena Aravecchia Via Muratori, 55 – 20135 Milano Telefono 339 64 73 377 – 368 30 87 865
PRESS RELEASE The opening ceremony of the 65th edition of Filo, scheduled for 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, in Hall 5 of Fiera Milano Rho, is titled “The Thread of the Supply Chain: Synergies and Added Value to Compete in the Global Market.” The title clearly conveys the message Filo65 seeks to amplify: the challenges facing the textile and clothing industry can only be overcome through collaboration along the supply chain. The Filo65 Opening Ceremony is divided into two parts. The first will feature institutional speeches by Paolo Monfermoso, responsible of Filo; Pier Francesco Corcione, General Manager of Unione Industriale Biellese; Elena Chiorino, Vice President of Regione Piemonte; Matteo Masini, Head of the Consumer Goods Office, ICE-Agency for the Promotion Abroad and Internationalization of Italian Businesses; and a video message from Gilberto Pichetto Fratin, Minister of the Environment and Energy Security. The second part will focus on a round table discussion, moderated by Laura Ricardi, Head of Press Office of Unione Industriale Biellese. Speakers: Fulvia Bacchi, CEO of Lineapelle; Rossano Bisio, Fabric Designer for Filo; Marco Bortolini, Di.Vè, Vice President of UIB for the Development of Industrial Supply Chains; Dario Casalini, Founder of Slow Fiber; and Vera Veri, Director of Equity Investments at SIMEST. The 65th edition of Filo will take place on Wednesday 11 and Thursday 12 February 2026 at Fiera Milano Rho – Hall 5, from 9 am to 6 pm on the first day and from 9 am to 5 pm on the second.
Biella, February 4, 2026
Press&Communication Office EA Team Elena Aravecchia Via Muratori 55 – Milano Tel.: 3396473377 – 3683087865 e-mail:
The supply chain is the focus of the Opening Ceremony of the 65th edition of Filo, scheduled for 11 a.m. on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, in Hall 5 of Fiera Milano Rho.
The intent is clear from the event’s title: “Filo for the Supply Chain: Synergies and Added Value to Compete in the Global Market.”
The Filo65 Opening Ceremony will comprise two parts. The first will feature institutional speakers, followed by a round table discussion focusing on the value and strengthening of the textile supply chain.
The 65th edition of Filo will take place on Wednesday, February 11, and Thursday, February 12, 2026, at Fiera Milano Rho – Hall 5, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on the first day and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the second.
Biella, January 28, 2026
Press&Communication Office EA Team Elena Aravecchia Via Muratori 55 – Milano Tel.: 3396473377 – 3683087865 e-mail:
A strong and dynamic textile supply chain needs to be supported by an efficient and integrated trade fair system. This awareness has driven Filo and Lineapelle to seek closer collaboration: in February 2026, the two leading trade fairs in their respective sectors will not only share dates, as was the case for the fall editions, but also share exhibition space, offering visitors to both fairs a broader perspective on future developments in the industry.
Filo and Lineapelle are now strengthening their synergies, while each fair maintains its own identity and specificity. Naturally, the organization, management, and staff of the two fairs will remain separate, but visitors can visit both fairs with a single badge.
However, they will share the same dates – February 11-12, 2026 – and the same spaces in Hall 5 of Fiera Milano Rho.
Pier Francesco Corcione, CEO of Assoservizi Biella – the company organizing Filo – states: “The value of the textile sector stems from the strength of the supply chain: every step, every skill contributes to creating excellence. Filo’s synergy with Lineapelle, the leading trade fair for the leather and accessories sector, is essential for developing products that combine quality, creativity, and sustainability. Only through collaboration and innovation can we strengthen our manufacturing and successfully meet the challenges of global markets, continuing to offer solutions that interpret style and tradition with an eye to the future.”
Fulvia Bacchi, CEO of Lineapelle, adds: “In a still-overwhelming market environment, with logistical challenges stemming from the Olympics, Lineapelle and Filo have embraced the current buzzwords: aggregation and sharing. A synergy that can only benefit the market.”
The appointment is at Hall 5 of Fiera Milano Rho, on 11 and 12 February 2026, when the curtain will rise on the excellent proposals by two important sectors of textile manufacturing: the yarns and fibres of Filo65 and the leathers, the fabrics, accessories and components of Lineapelle.
Biella, December 17, 2025
Press&Communication Office EA Team Elena Aravecchia Via Muratori, 55 – 20135 Milano Telefono 339 64 73 377 – 368 30 87 865
