Materials report Fall/Winter ’26-27
The Autumn/Winter 2026/2027 season showcases a dynamic interplay between technological innovation and artisanal craftsmanship in materials and accessories.
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Antonio Giussani
Shoe Design Director
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Discover the Arsutoria historical archiveThe Autumn/Winter 2026/2027 season showcases a dynamic interplay between technological innovation and artisanal craftsmanship in materials and accessories.
With Maria Cristina Rossi, we discover the trends seen in the Spring/Summer 2026 women's collections.
With Mariacristina Rossi, we discover the trends seen in the Spring/Summer 2026 men's collections.
Arsutoria School launches a new course on footwear component design, Decathlon has organized a workshop for Arsutoria students, the collaboration between Arsutoria School and K-Way enters its final stages, and the projects of our latest graduates: Ugo Bompas, Carmen Belmonte Sandoval, Jasmine Bianca, Maadhav Muralidharan, Robert Salcedo, and Affan Shamsi.
Footwear for Fall/Winter 2026/2027 features oversized lug soles, sculptural heels, and premium materials like velvet and patent leather, while bags are oversized with combinations of quilted leather and neoprene and metallic accessories in dark jewel tones.
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JV International was born in 2013, thanks to the intuition, foresight and enthusiasm of an international team of men and women, driven by a passion for the world of footwear and many years of experience in the industry. Thus an “International Joint Venture” was born, which goal is to conceive solutions, technologies and compounds for “people in motion“.
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Footwear is the sector in which, more than ever before, Rifra Nastri has succeeded in making a name for itself thanks to a winning combination of quality and creativity. Elastis meet all the needs of the footwear world: both highly technical items and those with a strong fashion orientation.
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Founded in 1974 in Padua, Italy, Moro Minuterie specializes in the production of small hardware with functional design and long lasting durability, ideal for footwear, bags, leather goods and clothing. Thanks to its constant research and continuous technological improvement, they can offer customized solutions, constant product innovation and efficient and timely service.
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Schmid Spa is specialized in the manufacture and distribution of fabrics and materials for footwear and leather goods, and is a benchmark in the fashion industry.
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Bonfiglio & C. is the official distributor for Italy of Vibram and Industrie Chimiche Forestali products. With a wide range of products available and a commitment to customer satisfaction, they are the perfect partner for companies looking to expand their business through an extensive distribution network.
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SneaKnit lavora con tecnologie Knitting nel ramo delle calzature. Un team di esperti ricercano filati adatti al prodotto con la quale realizzano tomaie in piano con filati poliestere stretch e non, di vari spessori, adatte ad ogni tipo di calzatura, creando esclusivi designs che con il metodo di lavorazione standard non sarebbero realizzabili.
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The Swiss company, together with Mind and Mindhive Global, presented the Dectura workflow at Simac, a fully integrated solution for precise and efficient leather cutting.
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One of the leading suppliers of PU solutions for footwear manufacturers, Huntsman presented its new SMARTLITE® SCF 280 TPU at SIMAC.
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At SIMAC Tanning Tech 2025, the Group presented new materials, concepts and recycling methods for PU in the footwear industry.
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When the work of the mould maker becomes a training tool for new generations of footwear designers.
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A technology that combines 3D printing, thermoforming and injection moulding is revolutionising footwear production, offering flexibility, sustainability and reduced costs thanks to an innovative approach.
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As part of the FAIST Programme, the Portuguese manufacturer is transforming waste materials – EVA, tannery residues and nitrile – into high-performance functional components, redefining the standards of the circular economy in the sector.
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The Guimarães-based group, with its six brands and an integrated supply chain ranging from production to retail, is participating in a large consortium of 70 partners to accelerate the transition of footwear towards the bioeconomy.
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The company coordinates the FAIST Agenda, a programme that is transforming the Portuguese footwear industry through intelligent automation, sustainable materials and integrated digitalisation.
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Bolflex has developed a recycled sheet material that combines industrial waste to offer a sustainable alternative to animal leather, maintaining performance and aesthetic qualities.
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This is how AMF-Toworkfor is redefining the boundaries of automation in the safety footwear sector.
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The market diversification rewards Industrie Chimiche Forestali S.p.A. and allows to consolidate good economic and financial results.
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The global leader in sustainable insulation launches its first innovation in fabric-to-fabric recycling.
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