The European textile industry discusses the EU textile strategy to create a greener and more competitive sector within Europe

Patent filings at the EPO were up 2.9%, as innovation accelerated in the areas of digital and green transformation. Europe's technology market remains attractive globally, with filings from P.R. China and R. Korea seeing the greatest absolute growth. The new Unitary Patent also proved popular with applicants around the world.

Centexbel demonstrates its expertise to the EU Safety Gate members and European Commissioner Didier Reynders.

Discover how the COLECOTEX project produced eco-responsible dyes from streams of non valorized rhubarb and pomegranate fractions and applied them to bio-based fibres.

Centexbel - Grâce-Hollogne specializes in circular textiles and plastics, with a strong emphasis on sorting and recycling.

Covering the topic of circular textiles and plastics, the patent selection of this month starts with textiles and plastics obtained from renewable sources.

The invention relates to a weaving machine that includes an insertion element, such as a gripper, and a device for selecting and presenting weft threads to the insertion element.

Upwardly extending posts are well-known and commonly utilized in the construction of fences or as a form of collision protection. These posts are positioned on a surface within a building, such as a warehouse, or on a paved area like a parking lot.

In the realm of textile coating and finishing, the past year has seen a surge in patent families related to various advancements. Some of the most common patents were for antibacterial textiles, textiles with odor control features, and artificial leather.

2023 patent trends reveal that most innovations in textiles & plastics addressed technologies or applications for mitigation or adaptation against climate change.