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Biogebaseerde materialen en additieven

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  • Biogebaseerde vezels
    De informatie die op producten wordt vermeld kan soms verwarrend of zelfs misleidend zijn. Daarom is een goed begrip van de verschillende termen en wat ze betekenen essentieel om het effect van de manier waarop we ons afval weggooien te garanderen.
  • Biogebaseerde PBS voor de textielindustrie
    De laatste jaren krijgen biogebaseerde polymeren steeds meer aandacht. Een voorbeeld van zo'n polymeer is polybutyleensuccinaat (PBS), waarvan we de inzetbaarheid in de textielindustrie onderzochten.
  • Broek uit Zeewier
    Op 8 december 2025 publiceert de krant De Morgen een interview met Karin Peters, docent aan de Wageningen Universiteit (Wur) over duurzame alternatieve grondstoffen voor de kledingindustrie
  • Van mosseltouwen tot myceliumpanelen
    Presentatie van de Centexbel innovaties op Techtextil 2026

Video

Centexbel's award winning ontwikkeling van Biogebaseerde en Biodegradeerbare Dispersies voor Inkten en Coatings.

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

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R&D

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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Brochure

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, Author(s) European Technology Platform for the Future of Textiles and Clothing (Textile ETP)

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R&D

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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R&D

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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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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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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