SUCCESS CASES OF THE CLUSTER

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The goal of the project is to study the circularity of waste generated by the technical textile industry, particularly those with high polymeric content, to enable their reuse in new materials for the packaging sector.

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The objective of TEX-r-HUB is to develop a sectoral study to promote the circular economy within the technical textiles sector in Catalonia, connecting various companies in the ecosystem to facilitate circularity in the industry.

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The project aims to map the gaps and weaknesses between regions and mitigate the current obstacles in implementing a systematic circular economy model in the European textile industry.

Member. Consortium led by EURATEX (Belgium).

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In Transit aims to foster the resilience of SMEs in the textile, aerospace, and construction sectors by transforming them to become greener and more digital, following a new social and business model. The project supports the core objectives of the European Green Deal and the EU Strategy for SMEs.

Member. Consortium led by ATEVAL (Valencia, Spain).

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Sectoral analysis to identify the barriers preventing the implementation of actions that promote the circular economy (CE) in the sector, as well as to determine specific CE actions applicable to the technical textiles sector, facilitating their adoption by these companies.

Jointly coordinated with FITEX and in collaboration with the Leitat Technological Center

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Study to promote the implementation of sustainable packaging in the advanced textile materials sector. It identifies the options available on the market, as well as the main challenges faced by companies in the textile sector, conducting an analysis of potential solutions and their environmental impact.

Jointly coordinated with the Packaging Cluster.

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Sector analysis that identifies the barriers in the industry for implementing actions that promote the circular economy (CE). It also aims to identify specific CE actions applicable to the technical textiles sector to facilitate their implementation within industry companies.

Jointly coordinated with the Leitat Technological Center.

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SUSTAINTEX aims to create a roadmap for the implementation of the circular economy and eco-design in the textile sector, facilitating the transition towards sustainable economic models within the textile industry through initiatives such as the development of an open virtual course on circular economy and sustainable textiles, among others.

Member. Consortium led by the University of Bogazici (Turkey).

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Promote the adoption of the circular economy and eco-design to enhance the skills of textile engineering students and industry workers through intersectoral cooperation in higher education institutions.

Member. Led by Kaunas University of Technology (Lithuania).

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Its purpose is to bring together companies, clusters, higher education institutions (HEI), and vocational education and training (VET) providers in the technical textiles sector to work together, cooperating and promoting innovation, digital skills, and green skills as a common goal.

Coordinator. Consortium made up of 12 members.

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The project aims to develop safe and sustainable coating products to replace compounds containing fluorinated substances (PFAS) in both the packaging and textile sectors, with a target environmental impact improvement of over 25%. Once the products are developed, data will be analyzed to calculate environmental impacts and toxicity, and a certification and regulatory roadmap will be developed to identify future regulatory needs and knowledge gaps.

Member. Consortium led by VTT (Finland).

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It provides tools and knowledge to promote the substitution of hazardous chemicals in the Catalan textile industry, enabling it to incorporate environmental criteria into the manufacturing of its products through a preliminary study of the current situation in Catalonia.

Coordination, in collaboration with the Leitat Technological Center.

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The project’s objective is to conduct an analysis of the environmental and toxicological impact of the best available technologies that serve as alternatives to toxic flame retardants used in textile finishing processes, particularly those containing halogens. It aims to demonstrate the best alternatives that are less toxic and have a lower environmental impact while still maintaining the required properties of the fabric.

Coordinator. Consortium made up of 7 members.

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Analysis of the environmental impact of the best available technologies and alternatives to DWOR (Durable Water and Oil Repellents) used in textile finishing processes, especially those containing fluorinated compounds. The objective is to identify the best alternatives that are less toxic and have a lower environmental impact while still maintaining the required properties of the fabric.

Coordinator. Consortirum made up of 6 members.