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Material innovation and sustainable textile project manager with 8+ years of experience leading end-to-end development, sourcing, and implementation of innovative, circular, and sustainable textile materials across international environments. Skilled in supplier coordination, traceability, technical validation, and cross-functional stakeholder management. Experienced in managing multiple concurrent projects and supporting the integration of preferred and more responsible material solutions through a structured, collaborative, execution-focused approach—covering functional textiles, prototype coordination, technical feasibility, industrialization, scale-up, and EU cross-border program management.…Material innovation and sustainable textile project manager with 8+ years of experience leading end-to-end development, sourcing, and implementation of innovative, circular, and sustainable textile materials across international environments. Skilled in supplier coordination, traceability, technical validation, and cross-functional stakeholder management. Experienced in managing multiple concurrent projects and supporting the integration of preferred and more responsible material solutions through a structured, collaborative, execution-focused approach—covering functional textiles, prototype coordination, technical feasibility, industrialization, scale-up, and EU cross-border program management.

Julia G Escriba

Project Manager, Textile Designer, Product Designer, +1

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Material innovation and sustainable textile project manager with 8+ years of experience leading end-to-end development, sourcing, and implementation of innovative, circular, and sustainable textile materials across international environments. Skilled in supplier coordination, traceability, technical validation, and cross-functional stakeholder management. Experienced in managing multiple concurrent projects and supporting the integration of preferred and more responsible material solutions through a structured, collaborative, execution-focused approach—covering functional textiles, prototype coordination, technical feasibility, industrialization, scale-up, and EU cross-border program management.…Material innovation and sustainable textile project manager with 8+ years of experience leading end-to-end development, sourcing, and implementation of innovative, circular, and sustainable textile materials across international environments. Skilled in supplier coordination, traceability, technical validation, and cross-functional stakeholder management. Experienced in managing multiple concurrent projects and supporting the integration of preferred and more responsible material solutions through a structured, collaborative, execution-focused approach—covering functional textiles, prototype coordination, technical feasibility, industrialization, scale-up, and EU cross-border program management.

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Material innovation and sustainable textile project manager with 8+ years of experience leading end-to-end development, sourcing, and implementation of innovative, circular, and sustainable textile materials across international environments. Skilled in supplier coordination, traceability, technical validation, and cross-functional stakeholder management.

Experienced in managing multiple concurrent projects and supporting the integration of preferred and more responsible material solutions through a structured, collaborative, execution-focused approach—covering functional textiles, prototype coordination, technical feasibility, industrialization, scale-up, and EU cross-border program management.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Beginner

Beginner

Language

Spanish; Castilian

Fluent

Catalan; Valencian

Fluent

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Director of Product and Material Development at CP Aluart

November 1, 2024 - Present

Led end-to-end development of circular knit technical fabrics for PPE applications across military, police, fire, and industrial risk sectors, including flame retardant, antistatic, cut-resistant (Dyneema), thermal, and breathable recycled constructions. Drove the company’s licensed technology portfolio under Coolmax ProFresh, Coolmax All Season, Coolmax Ecomade, and Dyneema, managing certification processes to maintain OEKO-TEX Standard 100 across the full product range. Owned technical audits and coordinated product testing with AITEX and LEITAT laboratories to ensure PPE regulatory compliance and performance benchmarking before advancing to production. Built commercial viability assessments and cost models accounting for circular knit construction complexity, licensed technology fees, and manufacturing process to protect margins from early-stage development. Made go/no-go decisions on concurrent developments to advance innovations to pilot or commercial production based on technic

Regional Material Development Lead - EU Mediterranean Programs (ENI CBC Med and Euro-Mediterranean Textile Innovation Initiatives)

March 1, 2019 - November 1, 2024

Led material innovation strategies across five Mediterranean countries under EU-funded programs, coordinating cross-border collaboration between research institutions, manufacturers, and commercial partners. Developed product proposals grounded in regionally available materials, strengthening local supply chain resilience and adapting constructions to international market requirements. Evaluated technical and economic feasibility of new developments, providing strategic recommendations for prioritization and investment allocation. Implemented GOTS-certified organic cotton systems, supervised traceability processes, and maintained active textile networks across Spain, Egypt, Lebanon, Morocco, and Jordan.

Founder and Product Developer at Julia G Escriba - Smart Textile Brand

September 1, 2016 - December 31, 2023

Founded and scaled a smart textile brand built around an exclusive licensing agreement for NASA-developed phase change material (PCM) thermal regulation technology. Conceived, designed, and brought to market a proprietary range of functional garments with integrated thermal regulation, managing the full business cycle from R&D and IP management through supplier contracts, production budgets, and commercial launch. Built and managed a four-country manufacturing network across Spain, Italy, Portugal, and the United Kingdom, negotiating supplier terms, controlling costs, and maintaining product quality from sampling through commercial volumes.

Textile Product Development Consultant (Independent)

September 1, 2016 - Present

Assessed client product concepts and material briefs, identifying technical gaps and recommending development paths to improve feasibility and market fit. Optimized textile constructions and specified material substitutions to improve product performance, reduce cost, and increase competitiveness without compromising quality. Defined sampling strategies and coordinated prototype development with manufacturers to ensure technical specifications are met and iteration cycles remain efficient. Guided clients through industrialization and advised on sustainability requirements including organic certification pathways and traceability standards.