High value-added solutions for strategic markets
DEVELOPMENT OF COSMETIC SOLUTIONS BASED ON SUSTAINABLE COLD MANUFACTURING PROCESSES
COLDMADE
Motivation
The COLDMADE project is framed within the context of the growing demand for sustainability and innovation in the cosmetics and detergents industries, which are seeking more effective and environmentally friendly solutions. Both industries, as part of the global manufacturing sector, have a significant environmental impact. Specifically, the cosmetics industry generates more than 120 tons of CO2 annually and a total water footprint of around 90 million cubic meters per year. This impact mainly comes from emissions during production, transportation, and packaging of products, which has driven companies to adopt practices and technologies to reduce direct and indirect CO2 emissions throughout the value chain, from formulation to the final product. Solutions being explored include the use of renewable energy, optimization of the product life cycle, and sustainable packaging, aligning with international sustainability commitments.
Objectives
The main objective of this project is to research and develop new cosmetic and detergent solutions through cold manufacturing processes in order to maximize energy and operational efficiency, as well as to overcome the challenges that arise when transferring laboratory specifications to industrial-scale production. The project aims to ensure the stability, efficacy, and quality of products while maintaining a sustainable and environmentally friendly approach.
Value and competitive advantage
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Significant reduction in energy and water consumption through industrially scalable cold manufacturing processes.
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Maintenance or improvement of cosmetic efficacy due to the preservation of thermosensitive actives during production processes.
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Sustainable technological differentiation enabling companies to reduce costs, emissions, and industrial manufacturing times.
Obtained results
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Industrial development and validation of a cold‑process hair conditioner incorporating rice ash.
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Valorization of rice ash as an upcycled cosmetic ingredient through ex vivo efficacy studies.
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Development and validation of a cold‑process body serum containing a biotechnological active ingredient.
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Improvement of skin hydration in a cold‑process facial cream compared to a traditional hot‑process facial cream.
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Development and validation of a cold‑process fabric softener.
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Reduction of environmental impact through cold manufacturing processes.
Grant number: IMDEEA/2025/29
Programme: Grants aimed at technological centers in the Comunitat Valenciana for R&D projects in cooperation with companies
Period of execution: January 2025 – December 2025
Status: Finished
More information: Import – 197.371,05 €
Entity: IVACE
This project has the support of the Conselleria of Innovación, Industria, Comercio y Turismo of the Generalitat Valenciana, through IVACE, and is co-financed by the FEDER (European Regional Development Fund) of the European Union, within the FEDER Operational Programme of the Comunidad Valenciana 2021-2027.
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R&D AREAS
New high-performance functionalised materials
Circular economy and sustainability
Advanced manufacturing, smart textiles and digitalisation
High value-added solutions for strategic markets
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AITEX is present at the Babykid FIMI fair at Feria Valencia from January 26 to 28, presenting tests and certifications for children’s products.
AITEX has attended the Cosmetorium fair in Barcelona once again on October to present its new products for the cosmetic sector.
AITEX has hosted the LIFE POLITEX workshop entitled “Closing the textile polyester cycle: challenges and opportunities”, based on promoting sustainable solutions for the management and recycling of textile materials.