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This month’s Patent Alert spotlights cutting‑edge innovations from companies leading the way in chemical textile recycling. We highlight fiber‑to‑fiber technologies (TRL > 7) that clearly illustrate the industry’s accelerating shift toward true circularity.

©2026, Centexbel #centexbelpatentcell

Growing public awareness has encouraged authorities to take stronger actions against PFAS, starting at the source of production. As a result, many textile and apparel manufacturers are facing increasing regulation in the European Union (EU) and the United States (US).

©Centexbel, 2023/01

Author(s) Stijn Steuperaert

PFAS FREE brings together complementary expertise in materials science, sustainable chemistry and environmental assessment.

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_{Authors: David De Smet / Pegah Zahedifar}

©ECS Transactions

Author(s) A. Nikiforov, Ch. Leys, I. Kuchakova, M. Vanneste, P. Heyse, M. De Vrieze, A.Zille, Gh. Dinescu, B. Mitu, M. Modic, U. Cvelbar

Europe's bio-economy strategy feathers the nest of bio-based materials development

©Waste Management World

Author(s) Ine De Vilder