Girbau LAB’s Post

🔵 At Girbau Lab we work with innovators and innovations from different fields. Among our goals, to reduce the impacts of textiles during the use phase and to provide better textile care thus increasing the life span of textiles. We also promote textile circularity and the hierarchy of waste: reduce, reuse and recycle. And we are interested in technologies that contribute to these goals. 👕 Vividye is an excellent example! A technological approach to extend the life of textiles and improve their recyclability. By making the print removable at wash, Vividye facilitates textile circularity in the long run.   ✨ We have been testing the removability of Vividye prints during the washing process in our #OpenLab. At Open Lab, we collaborate with companies to test different solutions that may contribute to improving the use phase and life of textiles as well as their reuse and recyclability, today and in the long run. ▶️More information about the Open Lab: https://lnkd.in/dgzVFC5P ▶️ www.vividye.com ...  #textilecircularity #textile #recyclability #circularity #sustainablefashion Emma Ingo Gustav Larsson-Utas Johanna Nissén Karlsson

Today at the #TextileETPconference following #news, #updates about ‘Textiles of the Future ‘ , the EU Textile Research Partnership, the first EU funding #program exclusively for the #textile sector, fully dedicated to the textile sector. Interesting sessions to : ✅Celebrate the increasing success of textile start-ups and how they overcome funding and scaling challenges with support from the European Innovation Council. ✅Discuss the future direction of an industry disrupted by major technology shifts, a new regulatory regime and non-traditional business models. ✅Follow visionary plenary lectures, interactive thematic break-out sessions, thought-provoking panel debates and plenty of networking opportunities. As lead member of the group of #ExpertsAdvisors on #textile industry within the #EnterpriseEuropeNetowork I’m proud to work with 45 EEN members of the group keen to support #SMEs and manufacturing companies to grow and to innovate at international level promoting European policies amid #innovation #sustainability and #tech transformation among the #textile sector! Fátima Velez Sara M. Daniel Houchen Emilija Andonova Ugur Catma Roberto Strocco Katia Costa Elena Fammartino Marianna Mucci Enterprise Europe Network Italia Textile ETP conference 2024

Which are the breakthroughs in biobased building blocks expected by BIORING? Our new bio-chemicals will work in smart combination with bio-chemicals already on the market, to generate new value chain of more recyclable and durable products. In terms of raw materials, BIORING start from available compounds. We expect the market of feedstock-based chemicals to grow; bio-polyols are, for example, increasingly becoming competitive. For the end-of-life you can look for a more compostable or a more recyclable product, as these have typically different chemical structures and properties, with weaker or stronger bonds. In BIORING we are developing protective, resistant, and recyclable coatings, so that the coating will not be a limitation in the overall recyclability of the final coated product. In the specific BIORING case studies (a coating for an interior component of a car, and the top layer of a laminate substrate for kitchen furniture) the most valuable factor for the customer is aesthetic. As it is just a very thin layer of coating on top of a massive substrate (some 30 microns on a 4–5-millimetre component), recyclability is thus a minor issue. However, the BIORING platform will allow to change mixture of chemicals, to reduce resistance and improve biodegradability properties of the coating (or vice versa), as this can be an added value in other sectors, such as packaging & textile. CSIC | Process Design Center | Keuken & de Koning B.V., process engineers & consultants | GAIKER Centro Tecnológico | Airi - Associazione Italiana per la Ricerca Industriale | TEMAS Solutions | Exportun | GRUPPO COLOROBBIA | Leibniz-Institut für Katalyse e. V. (LIKAT) | Vertoro B.V. | FAB Group Universidad Rey Juan Carlos | MAIER Group | MAIER TECHNOLOGY CENTRE | Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking (CBE JU) #renewable #biocoatings #biodegradable #recyclable #EU #Innovation

Our team has found an exciting approach targeting #sustainable #recycling! 🚀 Insight into the composition of textiles – colored textiles in particular – is vital for the selection of material-specific recycling pathways. Shifted excitation Raman difference #spectroscopy using an in-house developed 785 nm dual-wavelength diode #laser has been successfully applied to distinguish between dyed and undyed textiles made from the commercially relevant materials cotton, viscose, wool, and polyester. ✅ The study was performed in cooperation with Technische Universität Berlin within the framework of iCampus Cottbus. Find out more about the science behind this innovation: 👉 https://fbhlink.de/1dt5  

The shirt feels good, doesn’t it?👕🤔 But that's no longer enough. When making a purchase decision today, it’s not just about how good a shirt feels on the skin; it’s also about how good it feels from an ecological standpoint. Therefore, the use of sustainable materials plays an increasingly important role in textile manufacturing. To research on such materials and to bring them to market maturity, the TITK e.V. in Rudolstadt-Schwarza is receiving nearly 4.5 million euros in funding to establish the "Demonstration and Innovation Center for Textile Circular Economy" (DICE). A key focus of the research in Rudolstadt-Schwarza is on textiles made from cellulose sourced from wood, hemp or recycled textiles. Notably, the production of fibers from hemp pulp, which TITK has established under the #Lyohemp® brand, can contribute to regionalizing textile value chains. Feels good, doesn’t it?🌱👕😎 #Goodtoknow💡 Thuringia is a leading technology and innovation hub. The Free State aims to further strengthen innovation. Since May 2023, the unique "Thuringia MOTIVation" program has been in place, uniting innovation funding across the areas of business, science and research. The package includes a funding volume of 850 million euros from 2021 to 2027, incorporating funds from the European Union, the federal government and state resources. It offers tailored support from the initial research idea to the finished product, ensuring that the scientific discovery process and entrepreneurial action go hand in hand. 📸 Naypong|istockphoto #legthueringen #investinthuringia #thuringia TITK e.V. #rudolstadt Thüringer Ministerium für Wirtschaft, Wissenschaft & Digitale Gesellschaft

🌱 Sustainability in fashion continues to progress with promising innovations. Recently, a team of researchers developed a process to **completely extract dyes from fabrics**, allowing both the garment and the dye to be reused. This method represents a significant leap in textile waste management, opening new doors for a circular economy in our industry. In a world where reducing environmental impact is more urgent than ever, this technology not only prevents waste but also maximizes the use of resources already in circulation. Imagining an industry where colors and fabrics have a second life is inspiring and brings us closer to a more conscious, responsible model of fashion. Innovation and sustainability go hand in hand to create a textile future where every resource counts. 🌍✨ #Sustainability #CircularFashion #TextileInnovation #EcoFriendly #TextileRecycling #ResponsibleFashion https://lnkd.in/eYxtmS6e

The future of fabrics covers a vast amount of territory. We’re not only talking about the physical stuff like fibers, construction, and finishes, but also the workforce, technology, and classic textiles like vinyl. This article on TVFinc.com will provide insight on a range of possibilities through the expertise of three influential figures from various corners of the industry to visualize what’s next. https://lnkd.in/g5ZRht_p

Archroma Super Systems+ Textile processing solutions and intelligent effects with measurable results and an end-user focus. Dhirendra Gautam says, "The textile industry is being confronted with critical industry shifts, like resource savings and circularity, and the need for brands to find a new way to bring their products to life while remaining competitive and maintaining article aesthetics and functional performance." Kerim Oner says, "Empowering a sustainable tomorrow, our Super Systems+ portfolio of solutions harnesses the power of cutting-edge technologies. Embracing eco-friendlier innovation, our offerings pave the way for a future where efficiency meets environmental consciousness, reducing processing time and conserving water and energy, all while achieving economic sustainability." Shahana Kaukab, Mujtaba Rahim

TAKT x Beyond Leather Materials ApS spotted in Sourcing Journal! 💚 Consumers are demanding more #sustainablechoices, and the world needs real solutions. Making it happen? That takes vision, real commitment, and #innovation. 💡 Curious about where the #nextgen #materials are headed and how we're helping lead the way? Read the article below!