Milano Unica closes its 43rd edition with international attendance reaching nearly 50%Milano Unica closes its 43rd edition with international attendance reaching nearly 50%Milano Unica closes its 43rd edition with international attendance reaching nearly 50%Milano Unica closes its 43rd edition with international attendance reaching nearly 50%Milano Unica closes its 43rd edition with international attendance reaching nearly 50%Milano Unica closes its 43rd edition with international attendance reaching nearly 50%

Milano Unica closes its 43rd edition with international attendance reaching nearly 50%

The 43rd edition of Milano Unica has come to a close, showcasing
the Fall-Winter 2027/28 collections of high-end fabrics and accessories for apparel. The event confirmed the strong presence of international buyers, while recording a slight decline in Italian attendance, partly due to transport disruptions.

Particularly significant was the increase in buyers from France (+25%), followed by the United States (+8%), the United Kingdom (+10%), Japan (+14%) and Korea (+22%), ranked according to the number of companies represented. Attendance from China and Germany remained stable. For the first time, international visitors accounted for almost 50% of total attendance. Alongside the confirmed presence of 460 Italian exhibitors, the event also recorded a significant 15.2% increase in European exhibitors.

The 43rd edition once again demonstrated that the competitiveness of the European textiles and accessories industry continues to rest on its ability to combine quality, research, innovation and manufacturing expertise. The Opening Ceremony, entitled “From Roots to the Future: The Path of Innovation in Textiles and Fashion,” set the tone for the entire exhibition, highlighting how innovation draws its strength from the ability to enhance skills, knowledge, tradition and technological progress.

Throughout the three-day exhibition, Milano Unica hosted a series of meetings, panel discussions and networking opportunities involving exhibitors, buyers, institutions, members of the press and industry professionals from the world’s leading markets.

“The results achieved by this edition represent an important consolidation, but even more significant is the message that has emerged over these three days: European manufacturing continues to be a benchmark when it invests in quality, research, innovation and people. Milano Unica continues to grow because it grows together with the companies that face the challenges of international markets with determination every day. Our role is to continue providing them with a platform capable of generating relationships and development opportunities, beginning with the strategic issue of sustainability. In this area, a partnership between businesses and institutions is now essential to deliver what can no longer be postponed: the creation of a fully integrated recycling supply chain.” stated Simone Canclini, President of Milano Unica.