Tecne Textile Upcycling

Attention, eco-warriors and design enthusiasts! The TECNE Textile Upcycling Challenge is not merely a contest; it's a clarion call to breathe new life into used workwear through the magic of ecodesign and upcycling. This isn’t just about sustainability; it’s about transforming the end-of-life cycle of garments into a new beginning, crafting products with a fresh aesthetic, renewed functionality, and enhanced social and environmental value.

TECNE, the engineering titan behind the Autostrade per l'Italia Group, is spearheading this challenge, inviting you to be part of a transformative journey where your innovative designs can redefine the destiny of used Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). With over 1000 textile PPEs reaching their natural end-of-life cycle annually, instead of being consigned to landfills, these items can be metamorphosed into innovative products, embodying fresh purposes and added value.

This challenge is an embodiment of TECNE’s commitment to a circular economy, ensuring that the PPEs, once their initial purpose is exhausted, are not wasted but are instead transformed into innovative items by third-sector organizations. These entities are dedicated to providing employment opportunities to socially disadvantaged individuals, thereby adding a social dimension to the environmental initiative.

In the spirit of the UN 2030 agenda for sustainable development and international emission reduction targets, TECNE has embedded sustainability and ESG values at the core of its operations. This contest is a manifestation of TECNE’s tangible sustainable development actions through open-loop recycling, ensuring that the discarded PPEs are not waste but valuable resources for the production of varied items.

Whether it’s crafting products for safety, lifestyle, or any other domain, your innovative designs can pave the way for a future where sustainability and practicality coexist. From high-visibility clothing used in construction sites and on the road to other PPE used by TECNE personnel, every piece is a canvas for your innovation.

The TECNE Textile Upcycling Challenge is your platform to not only showcase your innovative designs but also to be a part of a movement that is shaping a future where sustainability is not an option but a norm. Your designs can be the catalyst for change, ensuring that every piece of material is utilized to its fullest, embodying new purposes, and contributing to a sustainable, efficient, and healthy future.