R+D

The CRE@CTIVE project, whose core objective is to drive creative innovation in articles produced by textile, footwear and leather manufacturers has now begun.

AITEX organizes the 6th meeting of VESTLIFE project (Ultralight modular bullet proof integral solution for dismounted soldier protection) where the promising partial results in the development of new ballistic protection panels.

Building energy efficiency is one of the main requirements for sustainability in new construction. Solar protection devices are systems designed to control and make optimum use of solar radiation to increase both thermal and visual comfort.

AITEX devotes some of its R&D lines to developing hybrid electronic solutions and advanced technologies in the design process, through the execution of the HYBRID and INTECDI projects.

The European project MY-FY: Re-inventing the textile industry with advanced myco-fibres, has begun. The project focuses on creating non-wovens from mycelium fibres that will offer enhanced performance and a reduced environmental impact.

With an eye to the challenges that Industry 4.0 and digitisation represent for the private sector, the DigiTVC project focuses on supporting SMEs by diagnosing the digitisation of their processes and the introduction of three pilot schemes with textile companies and technological start-ups.

In order to contribute to the circular economy, sustainability and eco technologies, AITEX focuses some of its research on research into the revaluation of textile waste.

The ECORUG project aims to manufacture 100% recyclable carpets and rugs made from polyester materials which can be recycled by shredding, eliminating the costly and time consuming separation process.

In response to the need for new high-performance, functionalised textile materials, AITEX focuses its research on development of innovative solutions that provide functional properties to the user’s skin and on the development of non-wovens using environmentally friendly technologies

LIGHTCOMP 2020 aims to develop functional lightweight composites with properties including heating, lighting and even the ability to measure physical parameters using integrated sensors.