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Knowledge Hub

As a collective research centre,
we're honoured to share our knowledge with you!

Knowledge transfer is a process by which knowledge, ideas and experience move from the source of knowledge to the recipient of that knowledge. Knowledge transfer and knowledge sharing are used interchangeably. Centexbel has put in place several channels to share the knowledge and expertise it has acquired during numerous collective research projects, testing activities and international networking meetings. Through these channels, our experts disseminate cutting-edge information, best practices, and innovative solutions to the textile and plastic converting industry, fostering collaboration, innovation, and growth among our stakeholders.

Publications

Publication

Annual Report 2025

AR-2025

This document showcases a year marked by scientific breakthroughs, impactful collaborations, and strategic investments—all aligned with our mission to support a more sustainable and circular textile and plastics industry.

 

© 2026, Pol Lombaert

Publication

Eco-design guide

eco design guide

This guide introduces the simple technical aspects of eco-design in the textile sector. It covers material selection, basic vocabulary, the basics of textile technology and the main labels that indicate how eco-friendly a product or its manufacturing process is.

© Philippe Colignon, et al. Centexbel, 2023

Our training offer

Seminars, work groups, information sessions

Knowledge, creativity and innovation are key issues to Centexbel. Therefore Centexbel organises seminars, work groups, information sessions, and technical committees, often in collaboration with colleague centres of expertise to disseminate the most recent information on its research and services to its industrial partners, the textile industry.

In-company training

Centexbel organises in-company training on demand of the industry. By doing so, we can target the transfer of knowledge to the particular needs of your company.

VME training cycle

Professional training course for environmental coordinators, organised by Centexbel, Cobot, Febeltex, and FBT, the Belgian Federation of Textile Care.

This initiative answers to the need of actual and directly useful information in the rapidly changing field of environmental legislation. This very practical cycle directly oriented to the textile industry is therefore very successful for over a decade.

The cycle is in conformity with the mandatory in-service training of environmental coordinators on the basis of 30 hours a year. The participants receive a certificate at the end of the cycle.

Upcoming events

Date Event

The future of protective textiles

Horizon exploration

Protective clothing and personal protective equipment are entering a new era. Driven by evolving regulations, sustainability demands, breakthrough material innovations, and circular economy principles, the sector is transforming rapidly. Explore the trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping the future of protective textiles.

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Kennismaking Basisanalyses van Kunststoffen

Training session

Hoe kunnen we kunststoffen analyseren? Welke kenmerken van kunststoffen zijn belangrijk voor de productie? Hoe worden eigenschappen weergegeven in technische datasheets? Hoe interpreteer ik de testen of technische data?

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