Milano Unica, held at Portello Area, Milan from February 11 to 13 saw packed halls and a lively atmosphere. The show hosted 397 exhibitors, slightly less than the 417 hosted during the February 2013 edition. Out of the total number of exhibitors 67 came from abroad.
Milano Unica will focus on involving foreign countries and manufacturers in the other shows. The September edition will host a Japan Observatory initiative. The new project will be located in a special area within the exhibition ground where exhibitors representing the country’s manufacturing excellence will get a chance to expand their high-end offering through the presentation of complimentary fabric, rich in innovation, mainly dedicated to sportswear technology. This is an initiative of the Japan Fashion Week Organization, the Japanese association grouping all operators of the textile and apparel sectors, fashion designers and distributors.
Despite the downtrend, the Italian textile industry’s balance of trade was positive for the fifth consecutive year. Also the first results of 2014 showed positive growth. Among the top export destinations for Italy’s exports are Turkey, Bulgaria, Poland and Switzerland.
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