In this episode we introduce the work of “Tessile e Salute”. Franco Piunti, past president of the association and hygienist doctor, and Davide Susta, expert in technical textiles and sports doctor, recall briefly the early years of the association. From the first conference at the Città Studi di Biella in January 2001, to the numerous and important collaborations with the Italian Institute of Health, the Ministry of Health, the National Research Council, the Polytechnic of Turin and Milan, the University of Novara and many others. From the certification of the product salubrious composition to the definition of the guidelines, from consultancy to research, “Tessile e Salute” is active in the national and international debate for the promotion of healthy products in the sector textile sector