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Bio-based Materials and Additives

Renewable by Design.
Sustainable by Nature.

Further reading

  • Bio-fibres
    The information provided on products can sometimes be confusing or even misleading. Therefore, a good understanding of the different terms and what they stand for is essential to guarantee the effect of the way we discard our waste.
  • Bio-based PBS for the Textile Industry
    In recent years, bio-based polymers have received increasing attention. One such polymer is polybutylene succinate (PBS), of which we investigated its potential for the textile industry.
  • Sea-grown Pants
    Researcher Karin Peters of Wageningen University emphasises that the fashion sector urgently needs to switch to more sustainable materials.
  • From mussel ropes to mycelium panels
    Presentation of Centexbel innovations at Techtextil 2026

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Centexbel's award winning development of Bio-based and Biodegradable Dispersions for Inks and Coatings.

2022: Techtextil Innovation Award - "new approaches to sustainability and circularity"

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Approaches in Sustainable, Biobased Multilayer Packaging Solutions

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©MDPI Polymers

Author(s) Kristina Eissenberger, Arantxa Ballesteros, Robbe De Bisschop , Elodie Bugnicourt, Patrizia Cinelli, Marc Defoin, Elke Demeyer, Siegfried Fürtauer, Claudio Gioia, Lola Gómez et al.

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Download (.pdf, 1.27 MB)
Leaflet

Circular & Biobased Textiles Innovation Hub-What happened in 2024?

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This brochure summarizes the first year of the Innovation Hub, the topics targeted in our different webinars and the physical meet-ups and networking opportunities where Hub members had a chance to meet in person. 

© ETP Brussels, 2024

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Download (.pdf, 3.55 MB)
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Pursuing the challenge of developing bio-based isocyanate free polyurethane textile coatings

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"Bio NIPU", an Interreg Flanders-Netherlands project, focuses on the development of 100% bio-based and isocyanate-free polyurethane (bio NIPU) for end products in the textile and synthetic rubber industry.

©Bio-NIPU; 2023/01

Author(s) David De Smet 

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Bio-based additives for sun protection factors in coatings

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Sun protection factors have received a lot of attention recently. The growing awareness of health problems has led to increased attention to the use of sunscreen and a greater demand for clothing that protects children and adults from harmful UV light from the sun.

©VLAIO, Centexbel, Sirris; 2023/01

Author(s) Brecht Demedts, Myriam Vanneste, Elke Van De Walle

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Download (.pdf, 365.67 KB)
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Antibacterial polyester fabrics via diffusion process using active bio-based agents from essential oils

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©Elsevier - Industrial Crops and Products

Author(s) Pauline Gressier, David De Smet, et.al

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Download (.pdf, 1.59 MB)
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Bio-Based Healable 2K PU Textile Coating for Durable Applications

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A biobased healable 2K polyurethane (PU) coating incorporating a Schiff base was synthesized and applied as a thin coating on textiles. 

©Polymers, MDPI

Author(s) David De Smet, Myriam Vanneste, Centexbel

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Download (.pdf, 3.29 MB)
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Approaches in Sustainable, Biobased Multilayer Packaging Solutions

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©MDPI Polymers

Author(s) Kristina Eissenberger, Arantxa Ballesteros, Robbe De Bisschop , Elodie Bugnicourt, Patrizia Cinelli, Marc Defoin, Elke Demeyer, Siegfried Fürtauer, Claudio Gioia, Lola Gómez et al.

Download (.pdf, 1.27 MB)
Download (.pdf, 1.27 MB)
Leaflet

Circular & Biobased Textiles Innovation Hub-What happened in 2024?

etp

This brochure summarizes the first year of the Innovation Hub, the topics targeted in our different webinars and the physical meet-ups and networking opportunities where Hub members had a chance to meet in person. 

© ETP Brussels, 2024

Download (.pdf, 3.55 MB)
Download (.pdf, 3.55 MB)