Textile technician and textile developer with 20+ years of experience across apparel and technical applications, from concept through industrialization. I specialize in sustainable and nature-based material development, fabric construction, and yarn/fibre/finish selection. I lead cross-functional, cross-border projects and coordinate suppliers in Asia and the EU. With strong R&D and product management skills—covering TDS, sampling, production requirements, and quality control—I help teams turn design intent into manufacturable, measurable outcomes, including LCA-informed decisions.

Mattia Rottoli

Textile technician and textile developer with 20+ years of experience across apparel and technical applications, from concept through industrialization. I specialize in sustainable and nature-based material development, fabric construction, and yarn/fibre/finish selection. I lead cross-functional, cross-border projects and coordinate suppliers in Asia and the EU. With strong R&D and product management skills—covering TDS, sampling, production requirements, and quality control—I help teams turn design intent into manufacturable, measurable outcomes, including LCA-informed decisions.

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Textile technician and textile developer with 20+ years of experience across apparel and technical applications, from concept through industrialization. I specialize in sustainable and nature-based material development, fabric construction, and yarn/fibre/finish selection.

I lead cross-functional, cross-border projects and coordinate suppliers in Asia and the EU. With strong R&D and product management skills—covering TDS, sampling, production requirements, and quality control—I help teams turn design intent into manufacturable, measurable outcomes, including LCA-informed decisions.

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Language

Italian
Fluent
English
Advanced
German
Advanced
French
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced

Work Experience

Textile Designer at BrenneT AG / Cilander
March 1, 2022 - December 1, 2025
Manager Textile Development at BananaTex® c/o QWSTION Schweiz AG
March 1, 2022 - December 1, 2025
Head of Natural Textile Development at Parley for the Oceans
April 1, 2020 - May 1, 2026
Textile Designer / Product Manager at WEBA Weberei Appenzell
June 1, 2016 - December 1, 2021
Textile Designer at Albini Group
March 1, 2013 - May 1, 2016
Textile Designer / Junior Sales Manager at Vigano Pavitex S.P.A.
November 1, 2012 - Present
Textile Designer / Junior Sales Manager at Profilo Tessile c/o Canclini Group
October 1, 2012 - October 1, 2012
Quality Assurance Employee at Cotonificio Honegger S.p.A.
November 1, 2001 - September 1, 2003

Education

Technical Diploma (Textile technology, Textile development, Quality control, Textile CAD) at I.T.I.S. P. Paleocapa, Bergamo
September 1, 1998 - July 1, 2003

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Manufacturing, Professional Services, Consumer Goods