Textile functionalisation & surface modification

Centexbel filed a patent for the use of a biobased textile coating!

Demonstrative process for the production and enzymatic recycling of environmentally safe, superior and versatile PHA-based rigid packaging solutions by plasma integration in the value chain. H2020-BBI-JTI-2020

AGC Glass Europe - based in Louvain-la-Neuve - filed a patent for a carbon-based hydrophobic coating for fabrics and the process thereof.

WEBINAR - Hoe kunnen we de functionaliteit meten van medische coatings in de toepassing?

Duratex focused on the development of Eco-friendly water and oil repellent textiles for building and architectural applications. Research results are now published!

Ghent
Researcher "Textile Functionalisation & Surface Modification"

Patented process to treat a marine or submarine textile material to prevent biofouling.

WEBINAR - What types of face masks are there? From which raw materials are they best made and what properties should they have? What about their comfort and fit?

Holistic approach to establish a market in the EU for locally produced textiles made from locally sourced bio-based waste.

The evolution of the COVID-19 pandemic demonstrates the need for continued innovation to efficiently mitigate the spread of the virus. Centexbel, HoGENT and VITO are translating the lessons learned into actions to help the industry solve the identified pain points from the first wave in the best possible way.