What if attending Milano Unica became more than a sourcing trip? Through InsideOut by C.L.A.S.S., visitors are invited to explore the invisible values that shape today’s fashion industry, from ethical practices and traceability to innovation, craftsmanship and responsible production.
Developed by C.L.A.S.S. (Creativity Lifestyle and Sustainable Synergy), the cultural and social initiative aims to spotlight the people, expertise and supply chains behind next-generation fashion. The campaign is built around its Value Decalogue, which promotes ten essential principles: Ethics, Social Initiatives, Traceability & Transparency, Environment, Health, Circular Economy Initiatives, Design, Ingredients, Production, and Dyeing & Finishing.
Milano Unica serves as the ideal setting to bring these values to life. As one of the world’s leading textile trade fairs, it connects visitors directly with innovative manufacturers, material developers and supply chain experts who are redefining responsible fashion. With Milano Unica supporting the InsideOut by C.L.A.S.S. campaign, the initiative encourages greater transparency, awareness and collaboration across the fashion industry.
Discovering Innovation Across the Supply Chain
Albini Group: Excellence in Premium Shirting
Celebrating its 150th anniversary, Albini Group showcases its renowned shirting expertise through the Albini 1876, Thomas Mason, and Albiate 1830 collections. Each collection draws inspiration from distinct cultures and landscapes while combining premium fibres, innovation, sustainability and transparent production practices to create contemporary shirting fabrics.
Bemberg™ by Asahi Kasei: Rare and Responsible Fibres
Making its debut with a dedicated exhibition space at Milano Unica, Bemberg™ presents advanced fabric innovations developed alongside European textile partners. Produced in Japan from cotton linters through a traceable closed-loop process, the fibre is recognised for its sustainability credentials, biodegradability and premium performance, supported by internationally recognised certifications.
Alliance for European Flax-Linen & Hemp: Traceable Natural Fibres
The Alliance highlights the importance of certified European flax, linen and hemp through its latest innovations, including developments under the Masters of Linen™ and Masters of Flax Fibre™ certifications. Visitors can also explore the new Hemp Lab, featuring yarns, fabrics and textiles created through the Northern European Hemp4Circularity project, demonstrating the growing potential of European hemp in sustainable fashion.
Iluna Group: Smart Lace Innovations
Known for its commitment to sustainable lace manufacturing, Iluna Group presents its AW 2027/28 collections through three creative themes: Whispers of Romance, Nature’s Embrace, and Opulent Soul. The company also introduces advanced bio-based lace developments using EVO® by Fulgar and ROICA™ V550 by Asahi Kasei, combining renewable materials, degradable stretch technology and premium performance for applications ranging from lingerie to outerwear and shirting.
Through the C.L.A.S.S. Tour at Milano Unica, visitors are encouraged to look beyond finished products and discover how innovation, transparency, sustainability and craftsmanship come together to define the future of responsible fashion.
