NODES Spring Roadshow - Spoke 2 - SUSTAINABLE TEXTILE: GRIP PARTICIPATES IN INNOVATION

We look forward to seeing you at the Spoke 2 stop of the NODES Spring Roadshow
A focus on innovation in sustainable textiles
The textile industry is undergoing a sustainable revolution. During the event, we will deepen the research activities of Research Module 3 (RM3) of the GRIP project, with a focus on new recycling technologies and circular economy strategies for the textile industry.
It will be the perfect opportunity to get to know the Spoke 2 Industrial PoCs of the Vegea and TOT companies.
An unmissable opportunity to discover the perspectives of the industry, meet experts and engage with companies that are leading the way in sustainable transition.
📅 Wednesday 19 March 2025
📍 Università degli Studi dell'Insubria - Chiostro di Sant'Abbondio | Via Sant’Abbondio 12, Como
A rich and interactive programme
- 14:00 - 14:30 | Registrations
- 14:30 - 14:35 | Institutional greetings – Mauro Fasano, Università degli Studi dell'Insubria
- 14:35 - 15:30 | The NODES ecosystem, Spoke 2 industrial PoCs and the Research Module 3 research - Interventi di Nicole Mariotti, Gianluigi Broggini, Marta Lualdi, Elena Maggi, Elena Rosini, Antonio Di Guardo
- 15:30 - 15:40 | Industrial reality of polyester textile recycling – Maurizio Crippa, GR3N
- 15:40 - 15:55 | Atelier Riforma: Re4Circular and the Movimento Moda Responsabile - Giulia Vittori, Atelier Riforma
- 15:55 - 16:00 | Greetings from the trade associations - Gianluca Brenna, Confindustria Como & Federico Colombo, filiera tessile di Confindustria Como
- 16:00 - 16:10 | The importance of the paradigm shift in industrial culture – Maurizio Moscatelli, Acquedotto Industriale
- 16:10 - 17:00 | How much do you know? (Interactive questionnaire) - Moderated by Barbara Pozzo, Università degli Studi dell’Insubria
With contributions from:- Luisa Minoli - Confindustria Varese
- Caterina Salemme - Confindustria Como
- Claudio D. Brugnoni - Centro Tessile Cotoniero e Abbigliamento
- Enrica Baldini - Centro Tessile Serico Sostenibile
- Mauro Chezzi - Confindustria Moda
- Maurizio Crippa - GR3N
- 17:00 - 17:15 | NODES Spoke 2 industrial PoCs companies - Francesco Merlino, Vegea; Chams Chmiel, Comofil
- 17:15 - 17:30 | Q&A and closing
- 17:30 | Networking aperitif
Nicole Mariotti, Spoke 2 third party manager, moderates the day.
Let's build a sustainable future together
The event is an opportunity for networking between companies, researchers and professionals who want to contribute to innovation in the textile sector.
We look forward to seeing you there!
This event represents as well the seventh stop of Round GRIP - the Spoke 2 series of meetings for research