Centexbel
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Problem solving
Centexbel is your One-Stop-Shop providing an integrated offer in the field of prototyping, testing, troubleshooting, and technological assistance.
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Innovation
Discover our research fields and collective research projects on high performance, sustainable, and circular products and processes or contact us to initiate a private R&D project.
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Certification
Products and services are required to comply with regulations designed to ensure their safe usage. Adhering to the specific criteria established by ecolabels will elevate your brand's reputation and distinguish it in the marketplace.
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Information centre
Our industry is becoming more reliant on data. Use the knowledge we share through our publications, seminars, conferences and on this website to perfect your skills and expertise.
Centexbel assists companies in the textile and plastics sectors in their transition to sustainable and circular production, while maintaining high quality standards.
Our research activities focus on the use of bio-based and renewable materials, ecodesign, recycling, and the application of recyclates. We develop solutions that contribute to both innovation and sustainability.
Through consultancy, we promote best practices in sustainable production processes and guide companies in their shift towards a circular economy.
Our testing facilities are continuously expanded and upgraded. We perform analyses to detect regulated substances at low concentrations, assess the quality and suitability of recyclates, measure emissions of volatile compounds, and evaluate the physical performance of products.
As a certification organisation and Notified Body, we help companies comply with European regulations. Through the OEKO-TEX® and Centexbel QA-CER recycled content certification schemes, we offer clear and verifiable ways for companies to communicate their sustainability efforts.
Mission
We, at Centexbel, believe that Europe has a fascinating textile and plastic processing industry and we are proud to be part of it. Every single day we meet passionate people, we encounter great companies, we discover exciting technologies.
We care for our industry and firmly believe that by building and sharing knowledge and know-how and by engaging in close and deep collaborations we can contribute to a sustainable future for our companies.
This belief strengthens our ambition, defines our culture, shapes our organisation and motivates us to do the things we do. We aim at pushing the boundaries.
Tools for innovation
Together with the FPS Economy, Centexbel has created a Patent-Cell and five Standards Cells to inform and assist our companies in their innovation efforts.
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Centexbel Patent Cell
The Centexbel Patent Cell is the contact point where Belgian textile and plastics converting companies can go for advice on intellectual property.
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Standards Antennas
The Centexbel Standards Cells are contact points where Belgian textile and plastics converting companies can get free advice on standards in their specific domain.
News
Upcoming events
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Flame Retardants and Fire Behaviour of Textiles and PlasticsInternational Conference
This conference brings together industry and research to discuss recent advances, challenges, and future directions in flame retardants and fire behaviour of textiles and plastics. Contributions are welcome that address both fundamental research and practical implementation, including material development, fire testing, performance durability, and end‑of‑life considerations. |
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The future of protective textilesHorizon exploration
Protective clothing and personal protective equipment are entering a new era. Driven by evolving regulations, sustainability demands, breakthrough material innovations, and circular economy principles, the sector is transforming rapidly. Explore the trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping the future of protective textiles. |
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Kennismaking Basisanalyses van KunststoffenTraining session
Hoe kunnen we kunststoffen analyseren? Welke kenmerken van kunststoffen zijn belangrijk voor de productie? Hoe worden eigenschappen weergegeven in technische datasheets? Hoe interpreteer ik de testen of technische data? |
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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
Centexbel, your textile competence centre
Centexbel is dedicated to empowering your business. With our skilled team of professionals and cutting-edge laboratories and pilot facilities, we are here to assist you in reaching your objectives.
Centexbel-VKC brochure
Centexbel-VKC offers a range of services. These include: testing the properties of materials, analysing why products fail, helping companies to develop new products, improving the processes used and the energy used, finding new uses for plastics, virgin and recycled polymers, fibre-reinforced composites, rubber, coatings, smart materials and bio-based polymers.
Acknowledgements
We extend our gratitude to the funding agencies listed below for their support of our projects.
