RESEARCH AND
DEVELOPMENT
Specialised centre for applied research and knowledge transfer through our R+D projects
WHY DO CLIENTS CHOOSE US IN R&D?
We have a multidisciplinary team of technical research staff and a wide range of pilot and semi-industrial scale experimental plants to provide applied research support and technological development to the private sector. We help you create high added-value customised solutions under confidentiality contracts across the entire textile value chain and in different application sectors.
APPLICATION SECTORS
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AERONAUTICS
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AGROTEXTILES
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AUTOMOTIVE
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BIOMEDICINE
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CONSTRUCTION AND CIVIL ENGINEERING
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COSMETICS AND HEALTH
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SPORTS AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
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LEISURE TEXTILES
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DETERGENCE
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PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)
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CHEMICAL INDUSTRY
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FASHION AND CLOTHING
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WORKWEAR
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DEFENCE AND EMERGENCY SECTOR
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HOME TEXTILE
SUCCESSFUL R&D PROJECTS
SOLAR SHADING DEVICES FOR BUILDING SUSTAINABILITY
More economical and environmentally friendly technical solar shading fabrics were created by modifying variables such as material densities, structure, weave, colour and mechanical finish.
DOMOTIC SYSTEMS IN HOMES AND OFFICES USING SMART TEXTILES
The use of embroidery technologies has been used to create a range of fully connected environments to enhance energy efficiency, safety and comfort at home or in the office.
COMPETITIVE SOLUTIONS IN THE COSMETICS SECTOR
Sustainable encapsulation strategies for cosmetic active ingredients and essential oils using new natural and biodegradable materials, resulting in functional capsules which remain stable over time.
FIND OUT MORE PROJECTS ACCORDING TO R&D AREA
New high-performance and functionalised materials
Circular economy and sustainability
Advanced manufacturing, smart textiles and digitalisation
High value-added solutions for strategic markets
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INFORMATION
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MORE THAN 90 EXPERIMENTAL PLANTS AVAILABLE
We make equipment, infrastructure and experimental plants available to companies for their technological development processes.
FOR A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE
We are constantly working to improve sustainability through the promotion of environmental responsibility and circular economy initiatives. We are a referential centre in responding to new environmental challenges and generate business opportunities through the change to new circular models. We encourage sustainable growth from our three lines of action: Laboratories, R+D and Training.
PROJECTS LIST
OTHER AREAS OF AITEX
AITEX provides different types of services for companies that develop products for the markets in the different textile application areas. Our services fall within the following areas.
NEWS
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AITEX took part in MeetechSpain 2026, the leading event for technology centres, organised by FEDIT and held in Madrid on 14 and 15 October.
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AITEX ha colaborado con la firma de alta costura Isabel Sanchis en la creación de tres corsés desarrollados mediante tecnologías de fabricación aditiva para su presentación en la Fashion Week de Madrid.
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Representantes de Casa Decor 2026 y empresas participantes descubren en AITEX los procesos, materiales y tecnologías que hicieron posible uno de los espacios más innovadores de la última edición.