The Aurora project aims to develop intelligent, wearable and sensorised equipment for both workers and athletes. Driven by the need to enhance health, comfort and safety in demanding environments, the initiative leverages advanced engineered textiles, foams, IoT-enabled devices and embedded sensors. The goal of the AURORA project is to develop sustainable augmented products for sports and safety based

The ALBA project aims to develop an innovative mobility platform for older adults and people with reduced mobility. By combining personal mobility technologies with cloud-based services, it will deliver an IoT-connected wheelchair featuring autonomous or power-assisted driving, depending on user needs. The project also focuses on advanced materials, ergonomic design, and modular components to ensure safety, adaptability, and personalized comfort.

The Zeta project focuses on the development of innovative trekking backpacks designed to offer superior ergonomic, thermo-physiological, and safety performance. By optimizing load distribution, improving ventilation and heat-moisture management, the aim is to significantly reduce the metabolic cost associated with physical activity to enhanced thermal comfort, and prolonged endurance.

The SUMMIT project addresses the need to reduce pollution caused by fibrous microplastics (MPf) released from synthetic textiles during domestic washing. Some of these MPf bypass wastewater treatment plants, contaminating rivers and marine environments. Tackling this issue is one of the EU’s priorities within the Strategy for Circular and Sustainable Textiles, which reports an annual release of about 40,000 tons of synthetic fibers from washing machine effluents.