At the upcoming MUNICH FABRIC START, around 500 international suppliers will present their material innovations for all apparel segments in the FABRICS Area. The complete product portfolio of fashionable woven and knitted fabrics made of wool, cotton, silk, blends and functional fibres will be presented here. For the Autumn.Winter 26/27 season, we present some new products and highlights from international producers in our FABRICS blog posts:
CIABATTI TESSUTI
Ciabatti Tessuti: Three Generations, Always with you
Creativity, sustainability, and contemporary style are the values that define every collection we create. For over three generations, we have worked alongside brands to develop unique fabrics, anticipating trends and adapting to the needs of a constantly evolving market.
Their USP’s are:
- Efficiency and flexibility – All production stages are carried out in-house, from design to weaving, ensuring fast delivery and full quality control.
- Tailored solutions – Every fabric is developed according to the client’s specific requirements.
- High quality at a competitive price – Our quality-to-price ratio is among the most competitive in Europe.
“Creativity, sustainability, and contemporary style are the values that define every collection we create.”


Their main product lines:
- Jacquard: refined fabrics with premium finishes
- Knitwear: fine yarns for comfort and elegance
Ciabatti Tessuti only uses carefully selected fibers: Cotton, Silk, Viscose, Cashmere, Wool, Alpaca – and certified yarns such as Global Recycled Standard and Responsible Wool Standard, guaranteeing a sustainable and responsible production process.
Their aim is to be more than a supplier. They thrive to support clients in creating distinctive, high-quality collections that respect both style and sustainability.
Ciabatti Tessuti: a reliable partner for your next collection. Come to explore the whole collection at booth S1 | E 124.
Italy – S1 | E 124





COTONEA
Cotonea is the organic cotton fabric specialist, located in Europe:
The huge article range comprehends: linnen, twill, poplin, jersey, moleskin, flannel, panama, canvas, denim, calico, plush, piquet, interlock all made of organic cotton, upland or ELS Pima.
New in the collection: their organic pima cretonne premium and their heavy single jersey made from rare organic pima cotton. Their new organic raised flannel in a classic herringbone weave is particularly soft and warm.
The certification provided is the strictest worldwide, IVN BEST, GOTS, Fair-for-Life.
All deliveries come directly from stock, small quantities are possible.
The Cotonea value chain is fully transparent, from the farmers to the customer. Each step is specified and controlled by Cotonea. An exact energy and CO2 footprint is evaluated for 460 different woven fabrics.
All manufacturing steps are specified for the best quality. The organic agriculture is done according to best farming practices regarding soil improvement, manure, pest defeat, water and yields.
Germany – H3 | B 04


ROTA TEKSTIL
Discover Rota Tekstil’s new collection: refined Dobby, soft Corduroy, and versatile Cotton Blends – crafted for stylish, comfortable, and durable clothing across casual, formal, and seasonal wear.
TÜRKIYE – H2 | A 13


ÖZDOKU
For their new Woven and Jersey collection AW 26/27, Özdoku Tekstil is designing elegant looks enriched with exciting new textures on classic surfaces
They aimed to give a new appearance on check and striped fabrics by using yarn materials with extraordinary and diverse textures. Denim-look designs stand out in the collection by simultaneously offering a sense of comfort and elegance.
Tweed fabrics feature dynamic textures that reflect the season, with vibrant reds and coffee/brown tones. Their priority is on sustainability at every stage of their production in order to remain sensitive to nature and environment.
Discover the new collection at their booth in H3 | D 21.
TÜRKIYE – H3 | D 21




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