The DONIZETTI project, developed within Spoke 3 of the PE11 partnership "Made in Italy Circular and Sustainable" (MICS), aims to revolutionize the textile sector by integrating nanotechnologies and advanced materials into sustainable, high-performance manufacturing processes. The initiative is part of a broader strategy to modernize Italian textile production, combining tradition and innovation through interdisciplinary approaches and strong public-private cooperation.

These proposed sessions will explore the scientific and technological challenges addressed by the DONIZETTI project, focusing on the development of functional coatings, bio-based and eco-friendly formulations, and circular design strategies enabled by nano-enabled processes. Contributions will highlight how nanostructured coatings and bio-based functionalizing finishes can replace legacy chemistries, in conferring durable water repellency, antibacterial, photo-catalyst and flame retardant activity, UV protection and, more generally, films with barrier effects.
The two sessions will showcase the collaborative achievements of academic research centers, industrial partners, and innovation hubs operating within the DONIZETTI project. The goal is to foster a multi-stakeholder dialogue on the role of the innovative eco-friendly and bio-based formulations in advancing the ecological transition of the textile and fashion industry, in line with EU Green Deal priorities and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
We welcome contributions addressing experimental studies, scalable processes, life cycle assessments, and case studies demonstrating the integration of nano-enabled solutions in real textile manufacturing environments.