#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.

Vietnam’s market evolution creates new sourcing opportunities at VIATT 2027

As Vietnam’s textile industry continues to upgrade and scale, new opportunities are emerging for suppliers of advanced raw materials, design-led fabrics, production technologies, and sustainability solutions. The Vietnam International Trade Fair for Apparel, Textiles and Textile Technologies (VIATT) will return 24 – 26 February 2027, presenting a cross-sector platform – spanning apparel, home and technical categories – for overseas companies to connect with manufacturers, brands, sourcing offices, retailers, and industry buyers from Vietnam, ASEAN, and beyond.

The Or Foundation, adidas, BESTSELLER, H&M Group, and Inditex launch Apparel Recovery Coalition, responding to impacts of post-consumer textile exports

adidas, BESTSELLER, H&M Group, Inditex and The Or Foundation, with support from Circle Economy, unveiled the Apparel Recovery Coalition (ARC). The coalition will explore how producer responsibility systems can support circular pathways such as reuse, upcycling, recycling, and responsible waste management in countries that receive large volumes of exported secondhand apparel.

YKK subsidiary Golden Hill Tower Limited marks 25 years of operations in Myanmar

Golden Hill Tower Limited, a subsidiary of YKK Corporation, celebrated its 25th anniversary with a ceremony in Myanmar on September 21, 2026. The event brought together approximately 230 guests, including senior executives from the YKK Group, to commemorate the company's development since the launch of its serviced apartment business in November 2000.

Mayer & Cie. Global gears up tor ITMA Asia 2026

Mayer & Cie. Global will focus on mattress fabric production at ITMA Asia, taking place in Shanghai from 20 to 24 November 2026. The company will showcase one of its flagship models for this application: the OVJA 2.4 EM. Joining the mattress fabric specialist will be an OV 3.2 QCe, presented at ITMA Asia in a configuration for knitting double-face fabrics in E40. This gives the OV 3.2 QCe a combination of capabilities rarely found in the market. The German textile machinery manufacturer will also introduce its new portfolio strategy and share updates from its development team at its Albstadt headquarters.

FET highlights advances in fibre spinning technology at Dornbirn Global Fiber Congress

Fibre Extrusion Technology Limited (FET) presented its latest developments in fibre spinning technology at the Dornbirn Global Fiber Congress in Austria in September 2026. In a presentation entitled “Spinning a good yarn”, Dr Jonny Hunter examined recent technological developments and challenges facing the fibre industry, highlighting the company's expanding range of specialised fibre extrusion and spinning systems.

Textile performance for the global market: Heimtextil 2027 connects interior design, quality and global sourcing

With the new premium segment Carpets & Rugs Excellence, the Comfort & Connect area and the Heimtextil Trends 27/28, Heimtextil 2027 is sharpening its offering for a market under pressure. Today, textile products need to prove their quality, functionality and long-term value. From 12 to 15 January 2027, the leading trade fair for home and contract textiles and textile design showcases relevant innovations across the entire value chain: from fibres and yarns to designs by international studios and emerging talent, through to finished collections, functional contract textiles and complete interior solutions.