Projects - SPIN 360

In our projects we use LCA techniques in an innovative way. We develop detailed analyses of individual supply chains and production processes to create new strategies and sustainable supply chains.

Life Cycle Thinking

Examples of projects

Leather LCA

Status / running

Objectives

Automotive & Luxury companies are asking their suppliers to provide data on the impacts of their products, based on the LCA methodology. Our objective is to set up and maintain a complete system for LCA data calculation for leather.

Results Achieved

We have developed over the years a specific methodology and several models to represent the different possible production processes. We have delivered studies on more than 700 products produced all over the world.

Customers

Chemicals LCA

Status / running

Objectives

The impact of chemistry often represent between 40% and 60% of core processes of fashion materials. LCA datasets don’t have data on specific products. Chemical companies therefore aim at providing high quality primary data to their customers.

Results Achieved

We have developed over the years a specific methodology and specific models to represent several Chemicals production processes. We have delivered studies on more than 50 products and applied the results in downstream applications.

Customers

EPD Process

Status / running

Objectives

In some cases, the market requires a third party verification on LCA published data (Environmental Product Declaration – EPD). The EPD process approach allows companies to set up a “LCA generation system” and self produce EPDs.

Results Achieved

We have set up an “LCA Process” System, based on the ISO 14001 standard, as well as training material for all the functions involved in the process. The system allows companies to collect and elaborate LCA data for the issuing of EPDs.

Customers

Chemical group

LCA Simulation

Status / running

Objectives

Life Cycle Assessment studies provide data that have to be correctly interpreted to set up a coherent program for impact minimization. Hence the need of our customers to be able to correctly formulate hypothesis for improvement.

Results Achieved

We developed a simulation technique, based on a “Hot Spot & What If Analysis”. It allows users to simulate and evaluate how a change in important Process Influencers will modify the impact of the process and take consequent decisions.

Customers

LCA Dashboard

Status / running

Objectives

The most important need of our customers is to be able to understand in depth the LCA data that are provided. The objective of the project is to allow customers to navigate into LCA data and to ease the analysis of the most relevant information.

Results Achieved

For this reason we have developed a LCA Dashboard, based on Business Intelligence techniques and tools, to allow: Quick and smart data visualization, as well as Smart data analysis and Communication towards customers

Customers

LCA 4.0

Status / running

Objectives

Life cycle Assessment and Life cycle Costing techniques are being developed for the analysis of production processes in different industrial sectors. There is a need for real time, high quality data coming from the “field” to feed the models developed.

Results Achieved

We have developed and patented a machine which, thanks to innovative sensors and SW, allows to obtain production data in real time and environmental impact and cost indicators. We call it “Sustainable Brain”.

Customers

R&D Project

Innovation
projects

Examples of projects

Sustainable Intel

Status / running

Objectives

The aim of the project is to obtain detailed information on the approach to sustainability of the most important players on the Fashion and Automotive sector, in order to draw a strategic map to be used to orientate the efforts of our customers.

Results Achieved

We have mapped more than 300 companies in Europe, USA, China, Brasil. Specific indicators on the main topics of Sustainability are being elaborated. Data will be used for our Consultancy projects as well as for education.

Customers

Internal SPIN 360 Innovation project

MyFi

Status / running

Objectives

This R&D project aims at providing new bio-based textiles, based on myco-fibres, that meet the market demand for sustainable high-quality and functional Fashion Materials.

Results Achieved

The project has been funded by the EU H2020 program, with over 4M€. It will last until mid 2024. Spin360 is in charge of carrying out LCA studies on the Bioprocesses and Federico Brugnoli is the Communication & Dissemination Manager

Customers

EU Commission H2020 Program

Eliit

Status / running

Objectives

The project is developed in strict cooperation with Conceria Gaiera SpA. It aims at developing new sustainable leather for fashion, through the application of an innovative approach: Science Based Tanning and the parallel development of LCA SW

Results Achieved

The project Kick-off has been in Oct 2020. It lasts one year. So far, we have defined in detail the business model to be applied to the results of the project and are characterising Gaiera factory with all data relevant for the LCA work.

Customers

EU Commission ELIIT Program

Sustainable strategies
and supply chains

Examples of projects

Circular Luxury

Status / running

Objectives

A significant amount of leather scraps are generated in the production of Leather goods. The objective of the project was (and is) to find the best possible means to produce new materials for luxury using scraps.

Results Achieved

We have selected the best recycling technology, among several identified. We set up the waste collection chain, trained the suppliers, favored the interaction between the brand and the recycling company. The material is now in use.

Customers

2 Luxury Brands

Upcycling

Status / running

Objectives

The legislative evolution is increasing the importance for brands to find innovative solutions for avoiding destruction of returned or unsold goods. Objective of the project is to develop an applicable upcycling supply chain.

Results Achieved

We have set up a specific Upcycling supply chain, involving different actors that are involved in the whole process and evaluating all operative conditions and legal frameworks. We are currently piloting a full disassembly and upcycling process.

Customers

1 Luxury Brand

Traceability

Status / running

Objectives

The objective of our customer was (and is) to have reliable traceability data for a significant portion of its leather supply chain, until the country of farming of the animals. This involves the need to work with a multitude of suppliers.

Results Achieved

We developed a system and a SW platform that allow us to collect monthly traceability data from 120+ suppliers, covering 90% of the overall volumes of leather purchased by the brands. KPIs are calculated and visualised using a specific BI solution.

Customers

Luxury Brands

Green Energy

Status / running

Objectives

Our customer asked us to find a suitable strategy to allow its most “energy consuming” suppliers of materials and components to shift to the purchase of electricity from renewable sources, without loading them with additional costs.

Results Achieved

We have involved several energy suppliers in a tender based on our customer’s requirements. In parallel, we have interacted with 85 suppliers, preparing them to the shift. The project allowed the yearly “save” almost 4.000 tons of CO2.

Customers

Chemical Safety

Status / running

Objectives

The need of our customer was to engage with its suppliers in order to phase out from their production processes all harmful substances included in the Manufacturing Restricted Substances List (MRSL) adopted by the group.

Results Achieved

We have supported 40 brand suppliers to identify harmful substances present in the chemicals used in their production (over 10.000 in total), to innovate their processes to eliminate them and to identify suitable substitutes.

Customers

Master

Status / running

Objectives

Sustainability is increasing in importance for fashion, hence the need for competent managers. We are therefore developing a master in “Fashion Sustainability & Industry innovation”, in cooperation with Accademia Costume Moda.

Results Achieved

The master has been set up, defining in detail the content of the courses and of three specific application projects, that include topics such as Circularity, Life Cycle Design, Sustainability Strategies and Innovation.

Customers

Skills Intelligence
& Strategies

Examples of projects

S4TCLF

Status / running

Objectives

Enhancing the modernisation and competitiveness of the EU Textile, Clothing, Leather, and Footwear (TCLF) sectors through the development of a sustainable upskilling and reskilling strategy. Skills as the most important assets of the sector

Results Achieved

We have identified the drivers of change and evolving occupations in the future for TCLF industries and the corresponding needed skills and trends for the TCLF sectors, based on the evolution of the industry

Customers

EU Textile, Clothing, Leather and Footwear sectors

DRIVES

Status / running

Objectives

Part of the EU Sectoral Blueprint for the Automotive Sector, its goal is to establish an Automotive Sector Skills Alliance covering all levels of the value chain and to ensure that needs of industry are reflected by education and training

Results Achieved

We have analysed the importance and urgency of several automotive drivers of change and their impact on occupations and skills. We have contributed to the definition of a EU wide skills strategy for the automotive sector.

Customers

EU Automotive sector

ALBATTS

Status / running

Objectives

The project aims at promoting the cooperation between all stakeholders in the battery and electromobility value-chain to develop a blueprint for education and training

Results Achieved

Data analysis of the sector as a whole and its subsectors (stationary and industrial battery applications; intelligence in mobile battery applications) with specific reference to Drivers of Change for the future of the battery sector

Customers

EU Battery and electromobility sector

In My Shoes

Status / running

Objectives

Build capacities in Trade Unions, National Associations and other national stakeholders in order to provide them with the necessary competences and abilities for local implementation of a set of validated best practices.

Results Achieved

Technological audits in industry and education providers. Mentor profile to implement good systems for transferring practical skills. Elaboration of structured apprenticeships guidelines.

Customers

EU Footwear sector

Print your future

Status / running

Objectives

The project aims at attracting a new skilled workforce for quality jobs in the European printing industry by specifically focusing on four countries: Estonia, Germany, The Netherlands and Portugal.

Results Achieved

Survey and desk research to investigate the attractiveness of the sector in terms of recruitment and employment. Elaboration of a “Best Practice Toolkit” to support stakeholders to attract, find and retain young workers.

Customers

EU Printing sector

Turn the Page

Status / running

Objectives

The aim of the project is to develop an overall strategy for the pulp and paper sector to enable to attract and retain young people at all educations levels and to enhance and boost their perceptions of the sector

Results Achieved

Initial phases of the project

Customers

EU Pulp and paper sector

Fashion Innovation
and Events

Examples of projects

Innovation Square

Status / running

Objectives

New role of the fair/increase the experiential value. Create new moments and methods of aggregation and attractiveness. Increase the exhibition offer both in Milano, New York and London.

Results Achieved

2018: 12 exhibitors & partners – 7 technical sessions with 40 speakers from 3 Continents – >5M media reach – >30k contacts (social media)

2019: 3 days – 30 Innovations showcased

7 Technical sessions – 42 Speakers from 3 Continents – >6M media reach – >40k contacts (social media)

Customers

Lineapelle

Innovation Training

Status / running

Objectives

A weeklong immersion workshop exploring the emerging technologies, innovations and new companies that are shaping the future.

Results Achieved

2019: 6 participants visited (among others) the MIT and Harvard campus and the Boston ecosystem; they had experience the entrepreneurial and diverse culture embodied in its technology, engineering, and innovation programs.

Customers

European Industry Entrepreneurs

MICAM X

Status / running

Objectives

Enlarge the offer of the trade fair with an opportunity to listen to prominent opinions and develop the conversation on innovation. Presentation of technologies, prototypes, solutions and inspirations to support market strategies towards the consumer of the future.

Results Achieved

Presentations, workshops, dedicated installations and other initiatives dedicated to innovation have been developed around the four key themes for the industry: ART, FASHION, HERITAGE, FUTURE; TRENDS&MATERIALS; SUSTAINABILITY; THE FUTURE OF RETAIL.

Customers

MICAM

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