NEWS

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.

This article discusses AITEX’s experience during the turbulent key months of the pandemic. The entire AITEX team worked tirelessly, 24/7, to focus its efforts and energy to the service of the Spanish textile industry, public administration and society.

In the last year, there has been a 525% increase in the number of consumers demanding products with OEKO-TEX® certification, which has issued 24,205 certificates and labels guaranteeing that production processes and methods are approved by accredited bodies.

AITEX currently carries out both laboratory and on-site testing. All tests are accredited for quality assurance.

More than 21 companies presented their projects this time around, in the categories of Innovation and Sustainability. AITEX awarded a total of 30,000 euros: a first prize of 10,000 euros and a second prize of 5,000 in each category.

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.