LINEAPELLE: Sustained interest in a market under pressure
The Italian suppliers’ fair held its 107th edition from February 11 to 13, 2026, at Fiera Milano Rho, presenting the Summer 2027 season. A total of 848 exhibitors from 33 countries participated, distributed among 436 tanneries, 290 component and accessory manufacturers and 95 synthetic materials companies, according to the organization.
Attendance, meanwhile, fell to around 16 thousand visitors, representing 99 nations. In parallel, the ICE Agency carried out a program together with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation for operators from the United States, Germany, Belgium, China and Japan, defined as strategic markets.
The community was “energetic, aware and very interested,” despite the challenging global context. The organization attributed the drop in attendance to the earlier dates, since the exhibition venue also hosted the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics.
As a new feature, the specialized exhibition in fibers and yarns (FILO) was incorporated, generating an integrated offer and enhancing Made in Italy.
The content agenda reflected that interest in Lineapelle Après-Ski, with the performance of humanoid robots and developments for the mountains.
The third edition of Lineapelle Interiors featured 22 installations, while the Fashion & Science Theatre concentrated specific talks for the sector, as well as meetings aimed at fashion.
The second edition will be held at Fiera Milano Rho, from September 15 to 17, 2026.