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2024-03-27
Swedish School of Textiles researchers break new ground in textile technology
The new Stelec project, funded by the EIC Pathfinder funding programme, enables basic research in textile technology. These include major technological breakthroughs in three areas to make e-textiles more sustainable.
2024-03-21
International conference gathers the cutting-edge of textile biotechnology
In November, researchers from around the world will gather at the Swedish School of Textiles, University of Borås, to share the latest findings in textile material technology with a focus on fibre and polymer biotechnology. Biotechnology in textiles plays an essential role in the sustainable and circular transformation of the textile industry.
2024-03-12
New digital inkjet printer makes larger textile samples and reduces environmental impact
A new digital inkjet printer, with this new equipment in the research lab with the digital printing facilities, it is possible to go even further in research and innovation around digital printing, dyeing and functionalisation of textile surfaces.
2024-03-06
New research to make complex textile recycling decision-making easier
Currently, it is estimated that only one percent of world’s textile waste is recycled into new textiles. Now these conditions can be improved, thanks to a new research project coordinated by the Swedish School of Textiles. In a stellar consortium together with three other universities and three companies in Sweden and India, the project RESORTEX will develop a data-driven tool for decision support that will make it easier for companies to work in the textile recycling supply chain.
2024-03-05
Smart textile innovations are about to reshape rehab at home
As our population is getting older and healthcare demands continue to rise, it’s crucial to find efficient and easy-to-use rehabilitation methods. By combining textile innovation and neuromuscular training concepts, Li Guo and Leif Sandsjö have developed home-based solutions that allow the patient to perform rehabilitation programs by themselves in the comfort of their own home.
2024-03-04
Finnish-Swedish exchange for increased cooperation between textile ecosystems
From collaborations between individual companies, universities, or organisations to entire textile ecosystems. The hope is that the Swedish and Finnish circular textile ecosystems will discover joint projects and initiatives.