From 17 to 19 September 2024, Fiera Milano Rho hosted the 104th edition of Lineapelle Milano, where trends and collections for the Fall – Winter 2025-2026 season were presented. Despite initial uncertainties caused by difficult macroeconomic and geopolitical conditions, the event proved to be a success, as innovative and sustainable solutions reflecting new trends in style and materials were presented.
The Autumn-Winter 2025-2026 trends: ‘An Intelligent Heart’
Lineapelle Milano encapsulated the essence of the Autumn-Winter 25/26 proposal with the slogan ‘An Intelligent Heart’, which perfectly embodies the combination of emotion and environmental awareness in contemporary design. Several articles were chosen for this season developed by the tannery in cooperation with BOMATECH. The collections developed meet the demands of a style that overcomes the traditional divisions between masculine and feminine, light and heavy, opaque and transparent, favouring creative freedom and surprising combinations.
Reassuringly bright dark tones, enriched with new emotional nuances, dominate the palette, reflecting a chromatic harmony that embraces both tradition and innovation. These tones have been achieved thanks to BOMADERM dyes, the range of +70 dyes with high PVC fastness (4/5), as well as SOLEDA IRIDE, general purpose aqueous pigment dispersions with clean, bright tones and good general fastness. In short, the concept of durability once again takes centre stage, leading to the reinterpretation of classics in a fresh and sustainable key. In this way, BOMAPELL’s customers have been able to reflect these trends in their products, guaranteeing innovative, sophisticated and cutting-edge solutions.
Sustainability Innovation: the binomial to counter the sector’s decline
Sustainability was one of the central themes of the LINEAPELLE fair, perfectly in line with the trends of the Autumn-Winter 2025-2026 season. The collaboration with UNIC and the Ethical Fashion Initiative, promoted by the International Trade Centre, highlighted the importance of sustainable craftsmanship. Given the growing importance of sustainability, the renewed wet white proposal with the use of BOMATAN ALW POLVERE tannin amazed with its exceptional lightfastness and remarkable dyeing capacity. The objective of raising the level of sustainability in the proposal was thus achieved. Indeed, wet white tanning without metals, bisphenols and formaldehyde ensures more sustainable processes that reduce environmental impact. The Italian tanning sector’s commitment to sustainability has also been confirmed by the growing focus on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) defined by the UN in Agenda 2030 and the European Green New Deal.
Sustainability is not only an ethical commitment, but an opportunity for growth and innovation, transforming manufacturing models, supply chains and consumption habits. BOMAPELL and its customers align themselves with these principles, contributing to a more sustainable and competitive future.
Macroeconomics Technology: challenges and opportunities
Despite a general decline in production volumes in many tanneries, leather manufacturers that focused on innovation achieved the best results at Lineapelle. In contrast, companies that focused on established machines encountered more difficulties. This macroeconomic scenario reflects an evolution in the industry: instead of reinvesting in traditional technologies, many are looking for more efficient and sustainable solutions. Lineapelle’s style seminars offered key insights, exploring topics such as the environmental impact of leather production and the upcoming European regulation on deforestation. These topics, crucial for the future of the industry, were well received by BOMAPELL’s customers, who have long integrated sustainability as an integral part of their business strategy.
A future of innovation for BOMAPELL
BOMAPELL has seen its customers achieve great success through continuous innovation and a commitment to sustainability. The trends highlighted at Lineapelle Milan confirm that the fashion industry is evolving towards a future where emotion, creativity and respect for the environment are at the heart of the choices. BOMAPELL will continue to support its customers in the development of innovative and sustainable solutions, guaranteeing a competitive advantage in a market increasingly oriented towards quality and responsible innovation.
