From Tradition to Innovation: The Cultural Heritage of Textiles between Craftsmanship and High-Tech

International conference dedicated to exploring the dynamic interplay between the rich historical legacy of textiles and the groundbreaking advancements of modern technology. This event brings together leading academics, industry innovators, designers, cultural heritage experts, and policymakers to discuss, debate, and discover the future of textiles under this perspective.

The textile industry, deeply rooted in human history and cultural identity, is currently undergoing a profound transformation. This conference aims to bridge the gap between time-honored artisanal techniques and cutting-edge high-tech solutions. Our objectives include:
• Highlighting the intrinsic value of textile cultural heritage.
• Exploring innovative approaches to preserve, digitize, and re-interpret traditional textile practices.
• Showcasing how high-tech materials, smart textiles, and digital design are reshaping the industry.
• Fostering dialogue on sustainability, ethical production, and social responsibility in the textile sector by illustrating practical cases

Program

Moderator:
Cristina Tagliabue, Journalist

Speakers:
The textile art in the Arts
Aldo Premoli

A best practice in the Industry
Diletta Cancellato, cU Cancellato Uniform

Madelaine Thomas, WTiN

University representative

Creative Director action in culture