Linificio e Canapificio Nazionale is proud to be an active partner in the Upwears project, a cutting-edge European initiative that embodies the company’s core values: tradition, innovation, sustainability, and a strong spirit of collaboration.
Upwears represents a significant step towards a more responsible and circular textile industry, in line with the objectives of the European Green Deal.
Upwears is an ambitious project that aims to revolutionize the textile sector through:
The project focuses on creating a prototype cycling and mountain biking suit that is simultaneously smart, functional, protective, and sustainable.
This suit will integrate the latest innovations in the field of e-textiles and will be characterized by:
Upwears is much more than a simple project; it’s a European initiative that aims to build an innovative and replicable supply chain, valorizing linen, cork, hemp, and by-products of the paper industry to create bio-inspired e-textiles for the sports industry. With 15 partners from 7 countries, Upwears represents a shared commitment to a more sustainable future.
Upwears will contribute to resource efficiency and a sustainable economy, unlocking the potential of a new generation of bio-based and hybrid fabrics for e-textiles.
As an international leader in the sustainable production of high-quality linen and hemp yarns, Linificio brings to Upwears its years of experience and constant commitment to innovation, also evidenced by its B Corp certification.
Upwears is set to generate positive impacts on multiple levels:
Linificio e Canapificio Nazionale is convinced that projects like Upwears represent a successful model for a more sustainable, innovative, and resilient textile industry. The company will continue to invest in projects and initiatives that promote the valorization of natural fibers and the transition towards a circular economy.
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