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.
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Consultancy Team
Our technology consultants are your personal coaches throughout any project or troubleshooting operation, working closely with your business at all times. They rely on a solid team of researchers and laboratory assistants to provide you with the best possible advice.
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Publications
Centexbel offers a diverse range of publications that reflect our commitment to innovation and sustainability in the textile and plastics industries. These publications encompass various topics, including Research Articles, Annual Reports, Guides and Manuals.
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Training & Information
Alongside our annual line‑up of training sessions, seminars, and international conferences, we provide in‑house and fully customised training options.
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Publications
Annual Report 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
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
Annual Report 2023
Overview of our major accomplishments, project results and investments in 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
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Basisopleiding Blaasfolie ExtrusieTraining session
Inzicht in het blaasfolie extrusieproces. Bespreking van de verschillende onderdelen en procesparameters. Veel voorkomende problemen en mogelijke oplossingen. Typische kunststoffen voor blaasfolie extrusie. |
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Basisopleiding Profiel ExtrusieTraining session
Maak kennis met de basisprincipes van profielextrusie. Ontdek hoe een extruder werkt, welke rol drukopbouw en verwarming spelen, welke kunststoffen het meest worden gebruikt en hoe je veelvoorkomende extrusieproblemen herkent en oplost. |
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Workshop Elast2SustainWorkshop
Join our upcoming workshop on mechanical recycling within the Elast2Sustain project, where we explore innovative strategies to reprocess thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs). Discover insights into processing and upcycling recycled TPE-materials into high-quality materials. Connect with experts and industry partners working towards more circular and sustainable material solutions. |
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