Innovation
Growing environmental awareness and regulatory requirements are driving our companies to create biodegradable, recyclable and bio-based substitutes for conventional plastics and synthetic fibres.
At the same time, technological advances and consumer expectations for multifunctional, durable and lightweight materials are driving research into innovations such as intelligent textiles and advanced composites.
These innovations are aimed at meeting environmental and functional needs, boosting competitiveness while addressing global challenges such as climate change and resource scarcity.
Our research fields
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Coating and Finishing Technologies
We strive to combine durability, exceptional performance and cost-effectiveness in the areas of finishing, coating, laminating and printing.
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Sustainable Technical Textiles & Composites
By acquiring new knowledge, ideas and techniques, we support the manufacturing industry in its search for innovative materials.
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Melt Processing Technologies
The massive success of plastics has created a global waste problem, underlining the need for eco-design and recycling in the plastics industry.
Meet our R&D managers
In this video podcast, Myriam Vanneste, Olivier Jolois and Isabel De Schrijver explore the challenges and opportunities in their respective fields of research.
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Olivier Jolois
