Massimo Colzi

Experience

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  Carpe Diem Tessile

  Apr 1996 - Feb 2010

  Textile expert

  Textile designer for fashion collections, 1-way and 2-way stretch fabrics, piece-dyed and patterned yarn-dyed fabrics and sportswear knitwear.Markets: Italy, Europe, USA and Japan.Development of collections, with the collaboration of top clients and prestigious fashion style studios.Strategic consulting with agents and partners for new items, with identification of sales strategies.

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  SPACE SHELL SRL

  Apr 2010 - now

  For over 25 years I have been promoting textile innovation in the high-tech sports equipment sector, in particular for what concerns footwear and footbed materials and high-tech clothing for outdoor activities, with research, design and cooperation with the best companies on the national and international market.I work on innovative technologies to identify high-quality, functional materials, manufacturing processes and designs paying attention to every single detail for the future of footwear. Progress through technology is my goal, for continuous improvement. High performance levels result from continuous research. Better performance, increased lightness, more comfort.The final products are the best on the market for the worst climatic situations and in the most difficult places on the planet, whether it is extremely cold, with wind, rain, snow and ice, or baking hot.All products are aimed at improving performance, comfort, lightness and the internal microclimate – at both high and low temperatures – and thermal insulation, as well as at reducing sweat. In particular, they are designed for the following uses:mountaineering, mountain hiking, tech mountain, dry tooling, cross-country skiing, ski mountaineering, trekking, climbing, hiking, approach, running, motorcycling, cycling, golf, work.Inventor of patented products and trademarks, pioneer and innovator in the field of high-performance natural and recycled textiles with Climactive think nature thank nature products.Brands and products: Space Shell, Coldstopper, Absolute Aluminia, SPACEcapsule, Climactive think nature thank nature.The materials can be basically used in all fields: footwear, footbeds, apparel fabrics, high-performance padding, injectable materials and recyclable technologies. Show less Market research and development of compostable and recyclable bioecological products.Study and selection of materials from the fiber to the finished product, identification of components and cooperation with bioecological companies for the development of products with low environmental impact.Collaboration with companies manufacturing disposable materials for the production of bio-compostable diapers and a line of swabs, make-up remover pads, wet wipes made of biological components for Icea and Ecocert bio-ecological certifications Show less

  • Researcher for textile innovation

    Apr 2011 - now

  • Design of innovative bio-ecological products and compostable, biodegradable, recyclable products.

    Apr 2010 - now