Research, development, technology, innovation and competitiveness — these are the five key words that help explain the evolution of the textile sector in fashion: an industry where technical fabrics are increasingly gaining ground, representing the meeting point between the world of fashion and that of technology.
Nanotechnologies, phase change materials, functionalized textiles and garments belonging to the “smart textiles” category involve both research institutes and industry players.
It is within this trend that the NANOTERM project takes shape, where the development of functionalized fabrics for clothing has succeeded in combining comfort with the use of noble fibers to create high-quality, design-driven products.
Specifically, the NANOTERM project aims to give so-called “traditional” fabrics specific functionalities through the use of new materials and innovative technologies. Chief among these are nanotechnologies for thermoregulation applications, where the most modern garments exploit the properties of phase change materials (PCM).
NANOTERM also introduced an interesting crossover with the world of jewelry, in line with the current trend of creating garments enriched with gold threads, silver embroidery, and true jewelry elements. This led to a collaboration with a jewelry company and a knitwear manufacturer to experiment with new garments in the high-end sector, aiming to explore the precious side of fashion.
