Technical Textiles for Space: innovation, advanced materials, and new opportunities for the Italian supply chain

Presentation of the Technical Textiles for Space White Paper, promoted by Confindustria Moda within the framework of the Italian Aerospace Technology Cluster (CTNA). The White Paper highlights the strategic role of technical textiles in space applications, outlines the key technological trends shaping the sector, and explores opportunities for collaboration among industry, research organizations, and public institutions.

The session will also feature presentations from Italian companies showcasing real-world innovation case studies and advanced solutions developed for the space sector.

Programme

Introduction
Mauro Sampellegrini, Director of Research, Innovation and Sustainability - Confindustria Moda
White Paper Technical Textiles for Space

Flavio Fusco, Leonardo, National Aerospace Technology Cluster - CTNA
Activities and Priorities of the National Aerospace Technology Cluster

Stefano Carosio, Executive Director - STAM S.r.l.
Support from the Italian ESA broker for projects with the European Space Agency

Round table
Lucia Grizzaffi, Thales Alenia Space
Fabrizio Picariello, Tex Tech
Marcello Azzoni, Spaceware
Omar Maschi, Centrocot
Massimiliano Marsiaj, Sabelt
Giuseppe Ballesio, Ballesio