ITALIAN FABRIC - Visitors attend the “FABRICA. Italian Textile and Innovation” Exhibition opening at the HCM City Museum until June 20. VNS Photo by Phương Mai

HCM CITY – The “FABRICA. Italian Textile and Innovation” Exhibition celebrating the history and evolution of Italian textile manufacturing has opened at the HCM City Museum.

The event is hosted by the Consulate General of Italy in HCM City, in collaboration with Harper’s Bazaar Vietnam.

It marks the significant milestone of the 10th anniversary of the establishment of the Consulate General, and is part of the 2024 Aquafina Việt Nam International Fashion Week in the city from June 13-16.

Addressing the opening of the exhibition on June 13, Italian Consul General Enrico Padula said, “the Fabrica exhibition speaks of Italian textiles, but also of a history and a vision of the future. This exhibition, promoted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and conceived by Corrado Anselmi and CMS Cultura, is an experience that, through the use of different modules, gives visitors the opportunity to directly experience the history, technique and Italian vision of the textile industry.”

The exhibition showcases a series of panels set up by a network of over 20 companies in the sector, highlighting the richness and variety of Italian production, from fashion fabrics, materials in interior design, and sportswear fibres to sustainable fibres.

The showcase features the history and development of Italian textiles, wool production, the art of silk, yarn processing, and fabric production from the Middle Ages to the 18th century.

SPECIAL FIBRES - Natural fibres made of organic cotton, and generated nylon yarn from pre-and-post consumer waste, and textile waste are introduced at the exhibition. VNS Photo by Phương Mai

The event introduces fabrics used in garments and interior design, and natural fibres made of organic cotton, generated nylon yarn from pre-and-post consumer waste, and textile waste.

The exhibition also highlights ‘technical’ fabrics which are characterized as high-performing and address specific needs.

The development of Italian textile machinery from the 15th century to the present are featured as well.

Padula said, “Việt Nam also has a rich history, especially in silk and cotton processing, and a constantly expanding market. Its recent role as a hub also gives rise to an interest in deepening some common practices from a social, technical and sustainability perspective.”

“By sharing our history and experience today, we are confident that we can be an inspiration to a country that now plays an important role in the industry on a global level and shares the same challenges,” he added.

The “FABRICA. Italian Textile and Innovation” Exhibition was conceived by the agency CMS Cultura, with the support of the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, the Italian Fashion Industry Business Federation (Sistema Moda Italia), the Italian Association of Textile Machinery Manufacturers (ACIMIT), and the Italian Organisation of Crafts and Small-Medium Enterprises (Confartigianato Imprese).

It was first organised in Singapore in April, and then came to Hà Nội in May. It will later tour internationally.

The exhibition is open from 8am to 4:30pm until June 20. The museum is at 65 Lý Tự Trọng Street in District 1. – VNS