FABRIC HIGHLIGHTS & MATERIAL NOVELTIES FOR AUTUMN.WINTER 26/27 – PART VIII
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:
PAOLETTI TESSUTI
Paoletti Tessuti is highly specialized in luxury fabrics. The company produces both and patterned fabrics, with a product range spanning from customized jacquards to solid-coloured and designed fabrics in natural fibres such as cotton, linen, and wool blends with nylon and polyester. From the threads through the finished fabrics, it is all an in-house process, focused on careful design, highly planned production schedule, with high quality finishings.
Strengths: flexibility, the ability to meet the customer’s needs, the quality/price ratio and the time devoted to the developing of the design and production of samples. Paoletti Tessuti creates tailor-made projects for jacquard fabrics that differ in type and composition, giving rise to solutions with multiple weights, structures, and aspects.
With an in-house CAD jacquard design office, the company is able to create patterns and designs in different heights with a theoretically unlimited length.
Collaborating with some of the world’s leading international luxury brands, Paoletti Tessuti combines continuous creativity and innovation with uncompromising product and service quality. Every stage of the process is proudly part of a rigorous, entirely Made in Italy production. In recent years, the company has specialized in the production of jacquard denim, both in reactive colours and in classic indigo, becoming a point of reference in this sector.
Paoletti Tessuti stands for heritage, quality, and sustainability – the finest qualities a fabric can offer.
Italy – S1 | E 124
LANIFICIO GUASTI
Lanificio Guasti has always had a passion for natural fibres, seeking to create the perfect balance of fashion, functionality and sustainability. Now, the historic GUALANA brand, renowned for its luxury eco‑fur, is imbued with an even greener soul.
ECOLOGICO is an ecofur sliver knit fabric crafted from natural fibres that respect animal welfare. Its raw materials are fully traceable, and the dyeing process uses only natural methods.
For the A/W 202627 collection, ecofur is reimagined with striking three-dimensional effects – from animalier patterns and braided textures to bespoke reliefs inspired by nature. Each design is brought to life through a fully patented, inhouse production process. No lasers, no residue – only the precision of Lanificio Guasti’s expertise, delivering a sustainable approach that enhances the material without compromising its essence. The result is an ethical, soft and sophisticated textile that opens the door to a new dimension in design.
The latest textile highlights of Lanificio Guasti are waiting to be discovered at S1 | E 124.
Italy – S1 | E 124
MANIFATTURA ITALIA
A New Era in Italian Craftmanship, Reimagined
Manifattura Italia is a groundbreaking initiative that directly connects fashion brands with renowned Italian garment manufacturers. This innovative platform covers a wide range of segments, including coats, blazers, pants, shirts, and knitwear for both men and women. Each manufacturer offers unparalleled expertise and craftsmanship for a diverse range of styles, qualities, and price points.
By manufacturing Italian fabrics locally, Manifattura Italia aims to enhance the beauty and quality of garments while reducing environmental impact and expediting delivery times.
Experience the best of Italian fashion. All Made in Italy, where else.
Italy – Atrium 3 | 17
SANTEX 24
Hey, meet Santex 24 and their next-level knitted fabrics for 20 years (yeah, way before it was cool).
They mix experience with fresh ideas to create fabrics that stand out — soft, bold, textured, smooth — always with natural vibes and European quality.
♻️ Certified by Lenzing EcoVero™️, Lenzing TENCEL™️, OEKO-TEX®️ — so your pieces feel good and do good.
🎨 Whether you’re into minimalism, loud prints, or something in between — Santex 24 got the base for it.
They don’t just sell fabrics — they help you build your brand’s identity from the very first stitch.
🚀 Come meet them at the Munich Fabric Start. Touch it. Stretch it. Fall in love with it.
Let’s make something amazing together.
POLAND – H4 | F 10
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