EU fashion shifts to circularity On 8th November 2023 a high-quality fashion parterre gathered at Ecomondo in Rimini do discuss actions, policies, and challenges of…
3D printing with ceramics The artisanal spirit of ceramic objects has been greatly renewed in the last 10 years thanks to the introduction of…
Ceramics and sustainability: 3 things to know Ceramic is a very well-known and very ancient material: it has always been used to make pottery and decorative objects,…
Cersaie 2023 seen by Materially The 40th Cersaie International Exhibition of Ceramics showcased key innovations in ceramics, featuring 3D surfaces, small format wet look tiles,…
Designing with innovative solutions addressing the micro and nanoplastic crisis Microplastics and Nanoplastics, what exactly is the difference?Microplastics and nanoplastics are small plastic particles that can be found in various
Recycled and recyclable plastics: what are we talking about? As attention to the environmental problems generated by the over-consumption of plastic materials grows, the industry proposes more sustainable solutions,…
Bioplastics: what are they? The European Bioplastics Association defines bioplastics as plastics that are either bio-based (i.e. with content that comes from a renewable…
Circular textiles: from fibers to end-of-life, through design June and July are months traditionally dedicated to exhibitions in the textile and fashion sector, to flank the Paris and…
Technical textiles: European primacy of Italian manufacturers in a little-known sector In Europe, Italy is the first producer of technical textiles and the consumption of the category is progressively increasing.
Smart Textiles: advanced fabrics for improved functionality Smart textiles are textiles that showcase an active behaviour based on external stimuli.