- Focus
- Shirts
- Target Group
- Menswear
- Season
- A/W 27/28
Biella Textile Workshop Shirting A/W 27/28 is a professional textile forecasting resource dedicated to woven shirts and contemporary menswear. The print publication combines real fabric research, seasonal colour intelligence and Italian manufacturing expertise in a practical tool for designers, textile developers, sourcing teams, merchandisers and product specialists.
Its physical swatches make emerging shirting directions immediately tangible. Teams can compare handle, weight, construction, pattern, finish and colour interaction while developing commercially focused collections for Autumn/Winter 2027/2028.
Around 200 real shirting fabric samples
The workshop contains approximately 200 authentic shirt fabric swatches organised across Dobby structures, special yarns, classic qualities, trend-led developments and jacquard designs. This broad edit balances enduring shirting foundations with more directional ideas for fashion, casual and youth-oriented markets.
Real materials communicate details that photography and digital previews cannot fully reproduce. Designers and buyers can assess surface, density, drape, weave definition and finishing effects directly, reducing uncertainty during early textile selection.
Italian textile expertise with global relevance
The fabrics are sourced from leading Italian companies, particularly across the Milan, Varese and Como regions. Together, they present a concentrated view of the qualities and innovations influencing international shirting fashion.
Special weaves, motifs, textures, patterns and finishing processes reveal how Italian mills renew familiar shirt fabrics through construction, colour and material expression. The collection helps brands identify ideas with enough distinction for design impact and enough relevance for saleable ranges.
24 seasonal colours with PANTONE references
The publication proposes 24 trend colours for A/W 27/28. Every shade is identified by its corresponding PANTONE Textile code, supporting accurate communication between design studios, textile suppliers, manufacturers and commercial teams.
Each colour is accompanied by more than 20 combination ideas. These harmonies help teams develop core palettes, accents, checks, stripes, woven effects and coordinated product groups. Colour forecasting is connected directly with fabric development rather than treated as an isolated creative exercise.
Shirting direction for design and sourcing
Biella Textile Workshop Shirting supports collection development at multiple stages. Designers gain inspiration for fabric, pattern and colour stories. Textile researchers can compare constructions and finishes, while sourcing professionals receive a physical reference for mill conversations and supplier briefs.
Product developers and merchandisers can evaluate how classic, trend, fashion and jacquard qualities may be positioned across core products, capsules and statement pieces. Pattern makers and technical teams also benefit from a clearer understanding of material behaviour and visual scale.
Earlier research, stronger product decisions
Working with a textile trend forecast before ranges are fixed creates time to test fabrics, coordinate colours, review production feasibility and align design ambition with target price and market needs. The workshop shortens fragmented research by bringing a substantial selection of international shirting directions into one curated volume.
Its tactile format encourages focused studio work, material workshops and cross-functional discussion. The report supports menswear, casualwear, active-inspired shirts and youth fashion wherever woven fabrics, pattern and surface innovation shape product identity.
Exclusive print reference without digital access
Biella Textile Workshop Shirting A/W 27/28 is supplied as a physical publication only. No digital access is included. The print-only format places real material evaluation at the centre of the research process and creates a lasting archive for seasonal development.
This specialised swatch book connects Italian textile intelligence, PANTONE-coded colour direction and practical sourcing value, helping teams create attractive, distinctive and commercially credible shirting collections.
Key Features
- Around 200 real shirting fabric swatches
- Dobby, special yarn, classic, trend and jacquard qualities
- 24 seasonal trend colours with PANTONE Textile codes
- More than 20 combination ideas for each colour
- Fabrics from leading companies in Milan, Varese and Como
- Special weaves, motifs, textures and finishing processes
- Direction for design, sourcing and collection planning
- Exclusive physical publication without digital access
FAQ
What is Biella Textile Workshop Shirting A/W 27/28?
A professional print trend book combining real Italian shirting fabrics, seasonal colours, patterns, weaves and finishing directions.
How many fabric samples are included?
The publication contains approximately 200 real shirt fabric swatches organised across Dobby, special yarns, classics, trends and jacquards.
What colour information does the report provide?
It presents 24 seasonal trend colours with PANTONE Textile references and more than 20 combination proposals for each shade.
Where do the shirting fabrics come from?
The swatches are sourced from important Italian textile companies, primarily in the Milan, Varese and Como regions.
Who is the publication designed for?
For menswear designers, textile developers, sourcing teams, manufacturers, merchandisers, product developers, pattern makers and trend researchers.
Is digital access included?
No. Biella Textile Workshop Shirting A/W 27/28 is supplied exclusively as a physical fabric swatch publication.
