Annual Report 2025
Innovation that strengthens the future of textiles and plastics
2025 was a year of growth, innovation, and impact for Centexbel. Together with companies, universities, research partners, and policymakers, we continued to develop solutions that help the textile and plastics industries address some of today's most pressing challenges: circularity, sustainability, safety, material performance, and competitiveness.
From advanced recycling technologies and bio-based materials to smart medical textiles, sustainable packaging, and chemical safety, our research translated scientific knowledge into practical solutions for industry. In doing so, we strengthened our role as a bridge between innovation and industrial application.
Throughout the year, more than 2,150 companies relied on our expertise in research, testing, certification, training, and consultancy. Together with 364 partners, we contributed to 92 collective research projects that support the transition towards a more circular and resilient economy.
At the same time, we continued to invest in state-of-the-art infrastructure and equipment, enabling companies to accelerate innovation, validate new technologies, and bring sustainable solutions to market faster.
From fibre-to-fibre recycling and advanced packaging technologies to chemical screening and biodegradability testing, these investments strengthen our capacity to support industry today and tomorrow.
As Centexbel enters a new chapter under the leadership of CEO Pol Lombaert, our mission remains unchanged: helping companies innovate, grow, and prepare for the future. Together with our dedicated teams in Belgium and abroad, we continue building a strong, international, and future-oriented organization.
Pol Lombaert,
CEO
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
