News

This month's patent alert highlights recent innovations in PFAS-free technologies for textile materials. Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), often referred to as "forever chemicals" due to their extreme persistence in the environment, are among the most concerning classes of contaminants found in a wide range of consumer and industrial products. 

On Tuesday, June 16, 2026, Centexbel welcomes David Clarinval, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Employment, Economy and Agriculture, to its site in Kortrijk. During the visit, the minister gains insight into the role Centexbel plays as the Belgian competence center for the textile and plastics industry. 

The present invention relates to a multi-layer polyvinylchloride (hereinafter referred to as PVC) based wall and/or floor covering and associated methods and uses.

This invention concerns an innovative polymer film coating based on a combination of polyvinyl alcohol (or related copolymers) and polysaccharides, forming a stable polymer network.

Advanced manufacturing is rapidly evolving, with additive manufacturing playing a key role in enabling more flexible, efficient and sustainable production. In particular, ceramic 3D printing enables the fabrication of complex, tailored structures for high-performance applications such as thermal management and energy systems.

This month’s patent alert highlights recent innovations in 3D technologies, with a focus on breakthroughs in printing processes, material composition, and functional performance that are shaping the future of manufacturing, advanced formulations, and sustainability.