Summary
Preface by Claudio Marenzi
Creativity and quality of materials. Fashion sensible matches by Marco Ricchetti
Making more sustainable fibre choices The MADE-BY environmental benchmark by Christina Raab, Hannah Fell, Chiara Ferrero (MADE-BY)
1. Non-Renewables
Non-renewable raw materials: synthetic fibres and metals by Aurora Magni, Marco Ricchetti
Polyamide RadiciGroup and the future of synthetic fibres – Aurora Magni
Polypropylene Maglificio Ripa experimentation – Aurora Magni
Fashionable metals The Lampo eco-friendly zip fasteners by Giovanni Lanfranchi – Aurora Magni
Elastomeric Fibers Comfort and sustainability in Eurojersey Sensitive® Fabrics – Maria Chiara Laurenti
2. Renewables
Textile fibres from renewable sources
by Aurora Magni, Marco Ricchetti
Kitotex® Sustainability through innovation by Canepa Group – Marco Ricchetti
Paper sensations Food waste: an ingredient of Favini quality packaging paper for the fashion industry – Sergio Ferraris
Silk Taroni Spa fabrics: high quality and slow fashion – Marco Ricchetti,
Labels and price tags Low-impact materials, high-impact information. Dienpi case history – Aurora Magni
A sustainable cotton supply chain Olcese, spinning; FelliColor dyeing and finishing, Besani kint weaving – AM
3. Recycling
Reusing and recycling, waste and leftover management by Marco Ricchetti
Recycling and reuse of technical textiles Products as a service, multiple lives for technical textiles and fashion designer training in Servizi Ospedalieri case history – Sergio Ferraris
Regenerated wool 3C Filati and the tradition of the Prato industrial district – Aurora Magni
4. Water and chemicals
Water, dyestuff and other auxiliary chemicals by Aurora Magni, Marco Ricchetti
Water purification and recovery, from waste to resource
Europrogetti applications – Aurora Magni
Interview with Giuseppe Ungherese
Project manager of Greenpeace Italy Toxic campaign – sustainability-lab.net
5. End use
Sustainability, big brands and niche brands by Marco Ricchetti
Up and Coming and Niche Brands The quest for a new business model – Marco Ricchetti, Alberto Saccavini
A new scenario for the leading fashion brands – Marco Ricchetti, Fabio Guenza
Interview with Anna Maria Rugarli Senior Director, Sustainability & Responsibility, EMEA
VF International SAGL – sustainability-lab.net
Interview with Laura Strambi – sustainability-lab.net
References
Acknowledgements
The authors