Circular & Biobased Textiles Innovation Hub

📢 Our Circular & Biobased Textiles Innovation Hub autumn calendar is here! We just wrapped up the last webinar before the summer break, but the Innovation Hub will kick-off again in September with new live webinars, online sessions and some opportunities to meet in-person again! What's ahead? 🌿 A double edition of strategy roundtables - a new type of webinar bringing you insights from overarching strategic topics, in a roundtable format, featuring a moderator with thorough expertise in the field and 3 speakers to bring several aspects and different points of views to the discussion ♻ Networking opportunities, online, but also at the Circular Textile Days, a 2-day event taking place in the Netherlands in mid-September, and at the ECOSYSTEX conference in October! 🔎 Learning opportunities with different webinars and experts! and more! Join the Circular & Biobased Textiles Innovation Hub today to take part in this textile sustainability journey! ⬇ https://lnkd.in/ec245pUP

On 15 November, we will continue our Circular & Biobased Textiles Innovation Hub networking activities! 🤝 Taking place in our beautiful Innovation Hub online space, this second networking session will be all about fostering dynamic discussions on some of the key topics: biobased materials & processes, recycling, ecodesign, sustainable chemistry and sustainable supply chain🧵 📢 Circular & Biobased Textiles Innovation Hub members have until 6 November to register for this activity. If you are not a member yet, register today and join the session⬇ https://lnkd.in/ec245pUP

🧶Join us in welcoming the members of the Circular & Biobased Textiles Innovation Hub🌿 BekaertDeslee is the world’s leading specialist in the development and manufacturing of mattress textiles, mattress covers and on-trend sleep solutions with headquarters in Waregem, Belgium. The company develops stylish and smart mattress fabrics that will inspire, comfort, and protect the user during the night. Their mattress textiles create the ideal environment for a blissful night’s rest! BekaertDeslee is part of Haniel, a Duisburg-based group of companies. They employ +4000 people in 27 business locations in 19 countries. Curious to learn more and connect with them and other organisations sharing similar values? Subscribe to the Innovation Hub today for insightful networking opportunities⬇ https://lnkd.in/ec245pUP

Next week in our Circular & Biobased Textiles Innovation Hub, we’re excited to host a 'Meet the Expert' session dedicated to Chemical Recycling of Polyester 🧵♻️   We'll have the pleasure to have Marco Brons, CTO of CuRe Technology - Polyester Rejuvenation as our speaker, who will lead a technical deep dive into polyester textile recycling, covering both in-depth knowledge and practical industry approaches.   This event is exclusive to Circular & Biobased Textiles Innovation Hub members. Haven’t subscribed yet? Join us and register today⬇️ https://lnkd.in/ec245pUP

We’ve just wrapped up an incredible two-day #ECOSYSTEXconference in Milan, Italy, where industry leaders, researchers, and policymakers came together to discuss the final results of 4 European projects - TRICK Project, HEREWEAR, my-fi and SCIRT Project - and more broadly the role of EU research in creating a sustainable circular textile supply chains 🧵🌍 We were honoured to start the event with updates from the European Commission on the latest regulations, including the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation, and Horizon Europe opportunities for 2025-2027. The conference then featured not only interactive sessions on digital product passports, sustainable materials, and circular business models. The engaging discussions, throughout the workshops, panels and exhibition, sparked lively debates on how to advance circularity in textiles, from bio-based materials to local manufacturing models. The conference wrapped up with an exclusive tour of Accenture Customer Innovation Network, and with a visit of Decathlon 's warehouse in Basiano, where participants got to eye-witness innovative and circular solutions. We want to extend our heartfelt thanks to not only all the speakers and attendees for their invaluable contributions, but to our partners Sistema Moda Italia, Accenture and UniCredit for their support. Finally, we are grateful to TRICK Project, HEREWEAR, my-fi and SCIRT Project for showcasing their results on textile traceability, eco-design, and biofabrication, highlighting how technology and creativity are reshaping the industry. Stay tuned on the ECOSYSTEX LinkedIn page to receive the latest news and update about the community and its 40+ project members!

This week, a group of our Circular & Biobased Textiles Innovation Hub members had the privilege of attending the #ECOSYSTEXconference in Milan, Italy! 🎉 The event was a fantastic opportunity to connect with industry pioneers, researchers, and policymakers to dive into key topics like textile traceability, eco-design, and biofabrication. Attendees also got an inside look at the final outcomes of four ECOSYSTEX member projects, TRICK Project, HEREWEAR, my-fi, and SCIRT Project, showcasing how EU-funded research is driving the transformation toward sustainable, circular textile supply chains. The conference went beyond presentations, offering interactive sessions and an exhibition on digital product passports, sustainable materials, and circular business models, fuelling new ideas on advancing circularity in textiles, from bio-based innovations to local production models. A special highlight was the exclusive tour of the Accenture Customer Innovation Network and a visit to Decathlon Italia's warehouse in Basiano, where participants witnessed cutting-edge, circular solutions in action 🌿

This afternoon, we hosted another Circular & Biobased Textiles Innovation Hub learning webinar, this time focusing on the importance of tracing materials in a sustainable supply chain 🔎🧵 We heard from Tobias Herzog from Tailorlux GmbH - integrity solutions who presented their quantification of recycled cotton with inorganic tracers, and from Crispin Argento from The Sourcery who discussed how to transform trade for good by advancing commercial and environmental excellence. Thank you to CETI Transformative Textiles's Manisha Marival for introducing the session and for moderated the debate, and to our own Kamilla Drubina for organising the webinar! Interested in joining the following webinars and other Circular & Biobased Textiles Innovation Hub activities? Subscribe now!⬇ https://lnkd.in/ec245pUP

Our Circular & Biobased Textiles Innovation Hub co-host Johannes Leis, from Saxon Textile Research Institute, was recently featured in the latest edition of bespoCE, the German Journal for Innovative Vocational Education and Training. In this interview, Johannes Leis discusses important topics like sustainability, reuse, and the textile circular economy ♻️ Please note, the magazine is available in German only.

🧶Join us in welcoming the members of the Circular & Biobased Textiles Innovation Hub🌿 Since 1841, TEXTIL OLIUS, S.A manufactures wool felt, a non-woven textile that leverages the exceptional natural properties of wool and the technical characteristics of non-wovens. TEXTIL OLIUS, S.A combines tradition, passion, and cutting-edge technology to deliver exceptional products. As a leader in the industry, they specialise in providing innovative and efficient solutions across various sectors, including industry, consumer goods, interior design and acoustics. Their expertise in the entire production and finishing process, along with decades of international experience, enables them to continuously innovate and offer solutions that meet diverse customer needs. They are committed to sustainability and social responsibility and they believe in the future of biobased and biodegradable textiles. Curious to learn more and connect with them and other organisations sharing similar values? Subscribe to the Innovation Hub today for insightful networking opportunities⬇ https://lnkd.in/ec245pUP

Next week in our Circular & Biobased Textiles Innovation Hub, we will be hosting a learning webinar dedicated to exploring the latest technologies and best practices in material tracing🌍 In today’s world, transparency in the supply chain is key to building a more sustainable and responsible textiles industry. Our expert speakers will dive into innovative solutions and share insights on how to trace materials from source to product, ensuring ethical, circular, and eco-friendly practices. This webinar is for Circular & Biobased Textiles Innovation Hub members only. If you haven't subscribed yet, fear not: register today and join the conversation⬇ https://lnkd.in/ec245pUP