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SEAL

PROJECT

SEAL

Development of Eco-Sustainable Materials for Fashion Accessories
PROJECT LEAD

Antonella Cavazza

CONCEPT

In the context of ecological transition, replacing traditional plastic-based materials is a strong demand across all sectors. SEAL proposes the development of innovative and sustainable materials for fashion accessories packaging.

Specifically, the project aims to design a biodegradable material with a low environmental impact, starting from raw materials derived from agri-food industry by-products, in line with a circular economy approach.

SEAL adopts a multidisciplinary framework, integrating applied skills from designers, chemists, engineers, and economists, allowing for a comprehensive evaluation of interconnected aspects.

CONTEXT

The main objective of the project is to create an innovative and sustainable material to be used in packaging for fashion accessories, aiming to replace traditional plastic-based materials.

This goal is fully aligned with the principles of Circular Economy and sustainability, also tackling the issue of food and textile waste. By-products from agriculture and the textile industry will be repurposed to formulate and produce the new materials.

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OBJECTIVES AND EXPECTED RESULTS

The work plan is organized into distinct phases:

  • Market research on materials used in the fashion sector
  • Design and development of innovative materials
  • Use of sustainable and compostable raw materials, overcoming challenges due to different chemical-physical behaviors compared to synthetic ones
  • Analytical characterization and vibration tests to evaluate mechanical performance
  • Definition of an industrial production process, including plant design
  • Economic impact assessment and Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)

The expected results include:

  • Positive impact on specific production chains, generating new knowledge and materials
  • New business opportunities or strengthening of existing ones
  • Improved sustainability of packaging processes
  • Development of a comprehensive materials guide for eco-designers and stakeholders
  • Creation of packaging with excellent resistance to impacts and vibrations, thanks to an auxetic cellular structure

KEY FIGURES

6

RESEARCHERS INVOLVED

6

NEW HIRES EXPECTED

12

PROJECT DURATION

9

NUMBER OF WORK PACKAGES (WPS)

2

STARTING TRL

3

FINAL TRL

Contact us

Project n.: PE_00000004
MADE IN ITALY CIRCOLARE E SOSTENIBILE
Tax Code. 97931690156

Contact

Registered headquarters Piazza Leonardo da Vinci, 32, 20133 Milano
Operative headquarters Via Copernico, 38, 20125 Milano | Edificio C – Piano 1
Southern office Corso Nicolangelo Protopisani, 70, 80146 Napoli | Laboratorio Ricreami CESMA – Università degli Studi di Napoli Federico II