NEWS

Microplastics are considered an emerging pollutant by the EU, as their presence in the environment and in organisms has only recently been recognised.

AITEX evaluates the comfort provided by clothing for companies seeking an added-value factor for their technical articles.

In order to improve and expand our testing capabilities in the automotive and transport sector, AITEX has recently acquired new equipment for abrasion and friction testing. With the installation of the new equipment, AITEX reaffirms its commitment to innovation in its laboratories through the implementation of the latest and most cutting-edge equipment on the market.

The call for entries ends on 25 October at 12:00 noon. The AITEX Business Awards are open to textile companies with headquarters in Spain.

Publication of the new EN 71-3:2019 on migration of certain elements in toys.

AITEX is working on this through the GREEN THINKING project to demonstrate how applying the principles of eco-design significantly reduces environmental impact in different sectors of the textile industry in the Valencian Community.

The International Forum on Advanced and digitalised Smart Textiles (IFAST) will take place online, on 15 and 16 June 2021, with the objective to evaluate the development of advanced smart textiles in the European defence sector.

The new contract is a continuation of AITEX’s successful collaboration with the EDA. Since 2012, the Institute has developed seven R&D projects for the Agency and this contract ensures that collaboration will run for another four years.