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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.

AITEX offers its clients the most innovative equipment enabling a fabric to be assessed to predict the perception of comfort of the fabric, from the design of the product, manufacturing quality, the final product and consumer satisfactions, while providing a rapid response to our clients.

AITEX can perform different tests to determine the origin of each type of cotton: tests to determine GMOs, control of harmful substances (pesticides, dyestuffs, etc.) and physical-mechanical quality controls; the Institute also has vast experience in advising companies on certification

AITEX is one of eight worldwide FIFA-approved laboratories for the approval of artificial turf football pitches.

For a product to be considered “sustainable”, certain requirements must be met, ranging from the raw materials and manufacturing processes to the production chain.

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.