06/26/2026
“Now 7 weeks into my internship at Next Technologies Tecnotessile, I’ve been given the opportunity to assist with European Projects in sustainability assessments, training programs, policy and regulation application, and the communication of NTT’s innovative tech in Prato, Italy, the heart of the country’s textile hub. I’ve learned so much about how organizations collaborate and inspire one another to bring progressive change for the environment and their communities. I’m excited to see how the program will wrap up in the coming weeks as I prepare my exit presentation on these activities. Special thanks to Matteo Maccanti (Matteo Maccanti), NTT’s Senior Environmental Science Researcher and my mentor, as well as UT Austin’s TXA Professor Luisa Gil Fandino, for this incredible opportunity!”
Casey D- Textiles and Apparel student