Regione Lombardia approves the research and development project dedicated to the circularity of Made in Italy sneakers
What happens to a sneaker when it reaches the end of its life cycle?
INFINITE SHOE, the research and development project created for Regione Lombardia “Next Fashion” call and approved just a few weeks ago, was born precisely to rethink the end-of-life of footwear by developing and adopting innovating processes capable of regenerating as many materials and components as possible to be reused in the production of new shoes.
PARTNERS COMPANIES
Arsutoria School is the lead partner of this project. Matteo Pasca, Director of the school, together with part of the technical department staff, will work on developing a system of metrics aimed at measuring the level of product circularity and creating a quantitative framework to support the development of effective eco-design practices. A project rooted in deep technical knowledge of materials and manufacturing processes.
Golden Goose will naturally act as the industrial partner of the project, guiding the working group toward the most effective design solutions while balancing aesthetics, cost and sustainability.
Brustia Alfameccanica has already worked on similar European projects and will focus on developing innovative processes, studying solutions that can facilitate component separation, thanks also to the expertise gained over the years in quality control systems based on X-ray technologies and advanced sensors.
Puntozero3D is an innovative startup specialized in the engineering of products for additive manufacturing. Their specific role will be to stimulate the brand with innovative design practices aimed at achieving a superior level of eco-design in their products.
There are high expectations surrounding this project. It is undoubtedly a highly relevant initiative, but also a pioneering one. The results could represent an important step forward toward the implementation of circularity practices in the footwear industry.