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Explore our dynamic collection of collaborative research projects, where innovation meets expertise! Here, you'll find groundbreaking initiatives spanning multiple disciplines, uniting top researchers, leading companies, and industry experts in the pursuit of cutting-edge discoveries. Dive in and see how we're shaping the future together!
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decoat

Decoat

Duration
01 / 01 / 2019 - 31 / 12 / 2023
circular economy & sustainable solutions

Enable the circular use of textiles and plastic parts with (multilayer) ‘coatings’, which are typically not recyclable yet.

Decoat
wave

SeaBioComp

Duration
01 / 01 / 2019 - 31 / 12 / 2023
composites

Growing markets for fish & seaweed farming, energy harvesting, boats, pontoons, anchoring and buoy elements, etc. are pushing the demand for composites for marine applications to substitute petrol-based composites. 

SeaBioComp
flax braid

COBRACOMP

Duration
01 / 01 / 2019 - 31 / 12 / 2022
composites

The COBRACOMP project aims to strengthen the competitiveness of companies in the value chain of production of composite materials.

COBRACOMP
chainsaw

PN-Mechanical Risks

Duration
01 / 10 / 2018 - 30 / 09 / 2020
PPE

Development of a test method to determine the protection offered by textile materials to certain mechanical risks. 

PN-Mechanical Risks
bio-pu

BIO PU

Duration
01 / 09 / 2018 - 31 / 08 / 2020
biobased

The development of solvent- and isocyanate-free biobased polyurethane (PU) for textile coating supports EU companies in their transition toward a more sustainable and eco-friendly industry, while also providing a competitive edge in the global market.

BIO PU

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20 / 03 / 2026
R&D

Evaluating Circular Footprint Formula

New study by Sofie Huysman and Jun Yin showcases practical applications and performance of the Circular Footprint Formula (CFF) by evaluating the environmental impact of thermomechanically recycled mono‑material polyester carpets.

Evaluating Circular Footprint Formula
hiking shoes
14 / 10 / 2025
R&D

Hikers Unknowingly Trail Microplastics Into the Wilderness

Research conducted in New York’s Adirondack Mountains suggests that hiking shoes and outdoor gear are a surprisingly significant source of microplastic contamination in remote wilderness lakes.

Hikers Unknowingly Trail Microplastics Into the Wilderness
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