THE MATERIALS OF THE FALL-WINTER 2026/27 COLLECTIONS
Milano Unica presents PERFORMING MU
The materials of the Fall-Winter 2026/27 season showcased in the Milano Unica Tendenze Area are consistent with the proposed themes.
Perfoming Space and Perfoming Bodies were developed by the exhibitors with a more rigorous and intentional approach, reflecting the proposed concepts. In Perfoming Arts, the materials were interpreted mainly through a chromatic lens, using specifically the boldest colors of the color palette and including several prints.
Particularly interesting were the fabrics made from technical, innovative and eco-friendly fibers.
The range of materials is very broad, from natural to regenerated synthetic fibers, used both for fabrics and accessories. There is also a diverse array of finishing processes and treatments.
Accessories comprise processing scrap materials, both industrial and natural, highlighting ongoing efforts to reduce the environmental impact of the textile industry.
The color chart was generally respected, with the addition of some natural dyes, especially for the more sustainable materials, and a predominant use of green and blue shades.
PERFORMING SPACE
Performing Space includes mainly technical, performance, reflective, coated, and padded fabrics, also with 3D effects.
The key color is blue in different shades, from light to dark; while black and off-white are used for more natural materials.
In detail, fabrics showcased on the racks and on the tables include:
- technical ripstop and stretch nylon fabrics, padded, double-sided and waterproof
- lace and stretch netting, printed lamé, with lurex yarn inserts or even quilted and
- coupled with polyurethane
- sequins and holographic voile with reflective aspects
- pleated, quilted and flocked fabrics with 3D effects
- coated leather-effect fabrics, both glossy and matte, with trims and inlays
- long-haired fur-effect fabrics
- knits, jersey, and lycra compacts and solids, laminated and 3D textured
- fluid and shiny georgette and satin, printed with abstract designs
- fil coupé jacquard, solid color, contrasting, shiny and matte
- linings with micro stripes or micro geometric patterns, from ties and shirting
- stiff cotton or wool denim, with abstract and geometric patterns
- tweeds and bouclé wools with lurex inserts.
Accessories comprise:
- ribbons and trims with metallic effects
- bangs and lace made from translucent yarns
- polyurethane film applications with reflective details
- linear and graphic labels
- metal buttons, buckles and small parts with various finishes
- bijoux with applications and embroidery
- zippers with recycled silicone coatings.
PERFORMING BODIES
Performing Bodies comprise classic wool fabrics, either in plain, compact and color-block versions, or in processed versions, including various treatments to make them unique, performing and with 3D effects.
There are also jersey and fluid fabrics in raw and solid color versions, and padded and quilted fabrics.
The predominant color is pink in different shades, as well as green and brown.
In detail, fabrics showcased on the racks and on the tables include:
- cloqué fabrics
- jacquard wools, fresh striped wools and flannels
- buttoned tweeds and bouclé wools
- wool gabardine
- wool or cotton jersey, plain, ribbed or printed
- stretch lace with floral designs
- corduroys
- herringbone and houndstooth
- satins and viscose georgettes printed with floral designs
- crêponne, viscose crêpe and gauze fabrics, shiny and printed
- striped seersucker
- flocked viscoses and with thermo-adhesive appliqués
- plain or barred tone-on-tone linings
- laminated wools and carded wool jacquards
- cloths and boiled wools in natural fibers
- short-haired fur-effect fabrics
- cotton Broderie-Anglais fabrics
- knits and jersey piquet.
Accessories include:
- fluffy trims and bangs
- furry and brushed textures for ribbons and tubulars
- labels made from materials from renewable natural sources, leather and leather-effect
- classic textured prints, also on labels, zipper tapes and buttons
- macro buttons in various materials
- zippers with oxidized metal zipper pullers.
PERFORMING ARTS
Performing Arts comprise light and printed fabrics, shirting fabrics in cotton and wool, Vichy fabrics and velvets worked with embroidery and appliqués.
The color palette is well represented, especially through color block dyes and prints on the various materials.
In detail, fabrics showcased on the racks and on the tables include:
- silk or viscose satins, printed
- pleated georgettes
- printed or 3D-textured velvets
- jacquards with floral patterns or with photographic effect designs
- lamé jacquards
- sequins, used on different fabrics, from tulle to more sustained fabrics
- tulle and lightweight fabrics pleated or with geometric embroidery
- satiny jersey or with abstract textures and patterns
- tone-on-tone, contrasting or sequined printed twill
- plain-colored taffeta
- padded fabrics with geometric quilting
- fil coupé lamé and geometric dévore
- blouses with Vichy or micro geometric designs
- organza and embroidered canvases
- cotton macramé
- printed pleats.
Accessories include:
- multi-color taping and pipings
- floating feather trimmings and bangs
- labels and patches embroidered or combined with multiple appliqués
- embroidered and beaded denim
- macro buttons, rings and various components assembled
- color changing zippers.
For additional information:
Milano Unica Press Office tel. +39 02 6610 1105
Alessandra Ardenzi mob. +39 335 677 46 20
Daniela Scardi mob. +39 3661964979
