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MU SPECIAL CONTENTS

Associations, institutions, and international organizations complete the tour of the 42nd edition of Milano Unica

The MU Special Contents have long been a defining element of the Milano Unica visitor experience. Located throughout the exhibition area, these spaces are designed to provide tools, knowledge, and opportunities for direct interaction with institutional partners, educational institutions, and international associations operating across the textile supply chain.

 

Their purpose is to enrich the experience of buyers, exhibitors, and professionals by fostering a broader understanding of the industry and enabling the connection of skills, services, and perspectives that complement the exhibition offering.

 

Hall 8

  • CONFINDUSTRIA MODA
    Confindustria Moda is one of the world's leading organizations representing textile and fashion manufacturers. The Federation represents an industry of nearly 400,000 employees and more than 38,500 companies, constituting a fundamental part of the Italian economic and manufacturing landscape. It works to protect and promote the industry’s interests at both the national and international level.
  • NONA SOURCE
    Nona Source is a leading sustainable sourcing platform specializing in the reuse of deadstock from the most prestigious luxury fashion houses, serving fashion and design professionals. Supported by LVMH, Nona Source promotes circularity by facilitating the reuse of existing materials. With over 4,500 fabrics and more than 250 skins – available with no minimum order and no production lead times -- Nona Source is transforming sourcing into a powerful tool for sustainable innovation enabling designers and brands to access exceptional materials—fabrics, skins, and yarns—at competitive prices, while significantly reducing the environmental impact.

 

Hall 20

  • COTTON EGYPT ASSOCIATION
    The Cotton Egypt Association manages, promotes, and protects Egyptian cotton and the Egyptian Cotton™ brand, in collaboration with the Egyptian Ministry of Trade and the Alexandria Cotton Exporters Association. Through partnerships with Bureau Veritas, Better Cotton, and Cotton Connect, it ensures product traceability and authenticity while promoting regenerative practices throughout the entire supply chain.
  • SUPIMA®
    Supima® represents Pima cotton grown in the United States, synonymous with superior quality, softness, and strength. Founded in 1954, the organization promotes this exclusive and sustainable fiber, grown on approximately 300 farms, and collaborates with leading fashion and home furnishings brands to raise awareness of Supima cotton worldwide.
  • ALLIANCE FOR EUROPEAN FLAX-LINEN & HEMP
    The Alliance for European Flax-Linen & Hemp is the only European agro-industrial organization that brings together all players in the flax and hemp supply chain. Connected to over 10,000 businesses in 16 countries, it promotes the sector’s competitiveness and the international visibility of its fibers, highlighting their technical and environmental properties through the Masters of FLAX FIBRE™ and Masters of LINEN™ certifications. 
  • UKFT (UK FASHION AND TEXTILE ASSOCIATION)
    The UK Fashion and Textile Association represents the creativity, heritage, and innovation of British exhibitors, known for their luxury fabrics for suits and jackets, made from wool, cashmere, and specialty fibers. The UK also stands out for its lightweight, cutting-edge solutions and the development of ethical and sustainable supply chains.
  • ITS TAM
    At the 42nd edition of Milano Unica, ITS Tam Biella presents the project developed by students of the Lilt clothing course entitled "Fashion Brings Prevention."  A blend of skills, creativity, passion, vision of the future, and, above all, sensitivity, made possible with the valuable collaboration of Lanificio Vitale Barberis Canonico, which supplied the fabrics, and Thindown. The ten pieces and accessories designed and crafted by the students of the advanced training school were donated to support fundraising initiatives for educational projects promoting healthy lifestyles.