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Bemberg™ makes its debut with a dedicated space at Milano Unica

The precious fiber takes center stage alongside its Italian and European partners, unveiling innovations for FW 2027/28

Bemberg™ is the brand name of the regenerated cellulose fiber cupro, produced only by Asahi Kasei © 2026 Asahi Kasei
For the first time, Bemberg™ will exhibit with its own dedicated space at Milano Unica, the leading international trade show for premium textiles and accessories, taking place from 7th to 9th July at Rho Fiera Milano.

The showcase will put the spotlight on the unique qualities of Bemberg™ and the latest fabric innovations created by Bemberg’s leading Italian and European Textile Partners for the Fall/Winter 2027/28 season.

Produced only in Japan from cotton linters, a natural pre-consumer byproduct of cottonseed oil, Bemberg™ is manufactured through a traceable closed-loop process. Combining refined sensorial performance with responsible innovation, it remains among the rare fibers in the world, accounting for only 0.01% of global fiber production.

Its commitment to circularity and environmental responsibility is supported by internationally recognized certifications, including RCS, OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100 and ISO 14001. Bemberg™ is biodegradable and compostable in soil as confirmed by the INNOVHUB 3rd party test and biodegradable in marine conditions according to MARINE certification by TÜV Austria.

MILANO UNICA: A STRATEGIC PLATFORM FOR GROWTH AND VISIBILITY

Milano Unica represents a strategically important platform for Bemberg™, offering a valuable opportunity to strengthen brand visibility and reinforce its position within the premium textile market. Equally important and key element of the Bemberg™ key value proposition, it is its collaborative approach. Through long-standing partnerships with leading textile manufacturers in Italy and across Europe, the fiber continues to inspire new developments and applications, fostering innovation across the value chain.

The Milano Unica event highlights the creativity and expertise of the company's key Italian and European partners, whose innovations demonstrate the versatility and performance of the fiber across multiple applications.

Participating partners include Bardazzi, Brunello, Ezio Ghiringhelli, Gianni Crespi Foderami, Infinity, Jackytex, Lanificio Faliero Sarti, Manifattura Pezzetti, Matias & Araújo, Nalya, Sidónios, SMI Tessuti, Staff Jersey, TBM, Teseo Como, Tessitura Luigi Uboldi and Tessitura Marco Pastorelli. Download here Bemberg™ Partners Guide to Milano Unica 43rd edition.

HIGHLIGHTS AT MILANO UNICA

Among the highlights of the exhibition will be the Bemberg™ Fabric Library FW 2027/28, showcasing fabrics with Bemberg™ developed by partner mills. Furthermore, for the third consecutive time, the traditional gathering organised by Infinity in synergy with Bemberg™ continues: we look forward to welcoming you on 8 July at 4:00 PM at the Infinity stand (Hall 7, Booth C01–03) for an end-of-day cocktail and a toast together.

A NEW CHAPTER FOLLOWING A STRONG RECOVERY

The event marks an important milestone for Bemberg™ following the successful reconstruction of its Japanese production facility after the fire that temporarily impacted operations. The company's strong recovery has reinforced its commitment to innovation, partnership development and international market growth, making this first independent presence at Milano Unica particularly significant.

A FIBER DESIGNED TO BE SEEN, TOUCHED AND EXPERIENCED

Designed and Recognized for its engagement with both touch and sight, Bemberg™ offers soft touch, elegant appearance and outstanding comfort, Bemberg™ continues to inspire designers and manufacturers seeking premium materials that combine performance with aesthetics and touch. Its refined hand feel, natural luminosity, fluid drape and moisture-management properties create a unique sensorial experience, making it suitable for a wide range of applications, from fashion fabrics and linings to activewear, intimate apparel and home textiles.

Through its debut at Milano Unica, Bemberg™ reaffirms its commitment to supporting textile innovation and strengthening collaborations across the European textile industry, while showcasing the enduring value of a fiber designed to be experienced through both touch and sight.




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