Textile Design Studio — Milan

Fabric as
language.

We create bespoke textile designs and offer creative consultancy for fashion brands seeking distinctive, original fabric identities.

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Trama
Limited clientele

Exceptional work.

Textile Design · Fabric Consultancy · Collection Development · Progettazione Tessile · Consulenza Creativa · Milano · Textile Design · Fabric Consultancy · Collection Development · Progettazione Tessile · Consulenza Creativa · Milano ·
Tweed — Hand Woven
Structured Weave
Raw Linen
Fringe Texture
Fluid Drape
Raw Construction
Texture

Weight

Ideal for

Composition

Thread density

Bespoke construction
Hand-finished edges
Twill construction

Every thread
is a decision.

Each textile we create begins as a concept — a feeling, a silhouette, a cultural reference. We translate this into material: surface, weight, construction, texture. Every choice is deliberate.

  • Structural integrity
    High
  • Surface texture
    Rich
  • Drape quality
    Fluid
  • Craft detail
    Max
Interactive material

Feel the
material.

Move your cursor across the canvas to feel the drape and behavior of each textile. Each fabric responds differently — tweed resists, silk flows, fringe shimmers.

Drape Low — Structured
Elasticity Rigid
Surface Textured, Irregular

Our services.

We work with a select number of brands each season, offering focused, dedicated creative attention to every project.

01

Bespoke Fabric Design

Original textile designs created exclusively for your brand. Unique weave structures, surface treatments, and material compositions.

02

Creative Consultancy

Strategic creative direction for your textile sourcing and material identity. We guide brands toward a coherent and distinctive fabric language.

03

Collection Development

End-to-end textile concept development for a full season. From initial mood and material research to final design delivery.

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Materia Trama Studio

A boutique studio
rooted in craft.

Materia Trama is a textile design studio based in Milan, working at the intersection of material innovation and artisanal tradition. We collaborate with a carefully selected number of fashion brands to create textile identities that are truly singular.

Our approach is deeply research-driven. Every project begins with a material exploration, tracing the connection between concept, culture, and cloth.

Milan Based in
Selective Client approach
Bespoke Every project

The process.

01

Discovery

An initial consultation to understand your brand, aesthetic direction, and textile needs for the season.

02

Research

Deep material and cultural research to ground the textile concept in something meaningful and original.

03

Design

Creation of original textile designs, from weave construction to surface treatment and color development.

04

Delivery

Final design files, material specifications, and ongoing support for production handover to your chosen manufacturers.

Let's talk.

We accept a limited number of new projects each season. Book a 30-minute discovery call to discuss your brand's textile needs.

Discovery Call

30 minutes.
No commitment.

We review your brief, prepare a material direction, and arrive ready. The meeting starts where your brand already is.

  • 30 min video call
  • EN / IT available
  • Tailored brief prepared in advance
30 min
Accepting from March 2026
Europe / Rome · CET

We prepare for
you.

Before every meeting, we ask a few questions about your brand. This allows us to arrive with a tailored material direction — not a generic presentation.

01
You answer

A short brief about your brand identity, aesthetic direction, and needs.

02
We research

We prepare a focused material and texture direction specifically for your brand.

03
We meet

The meeting begins where your brand already is — not from zero.

Step 1 of 5 — Brand identity
How would you describe your brand's aesthetic?
Minimal & Refined
Clean lines, restrained palette
Artisanal & Textural
Rich materials, craft-forward
Avant-garde & Experimental
Unexpected forms, boundary-pushing
Classic & Timeless
Heritage codes, enduring quality
Step 2 of 5 — Material preference
Which material quality matters most to you?
Surface texture
Tactile, dimensional, visible weave
Drape & fluidity
Movement, softness, body
Structure & weight
Rigidity, volume, architectural form
Sustainability
Natural, ethical, certified fibers
Step 3 of 5 — Season & collection
Which season are you designing for?
SS 2026 — Spring / Summer
FW 2026 — Fall / Winter
Resort / Cruise 2026
Evergreen / No season
Step 4 of 5 — Inspiration
Tell us about a material or texture that inspires you.
Step 5 of 5 — Contact
Last step — how do we reach you?
Brief received.

Thank you. We will review your brief and prepare a tailored material direction before our meeting. Expect to hear from us within 48 hours.

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Location

Milan, Italy

Availability

Accepting projects from March 2026