EU-backed project aims to move industry away from synthetics
31/07/2024
Co-funded by the EU with EUR 6.9 million, the project aims to move the textile industry towards greater sustainability and a circular economy.
By optimising the fabric production process and its intermediate processing steps, the aim is to replace synthetic fibres with lyocell filaments in recyclable end applications.
CELLFIL is part of the renowned EU research and innovation program Horizon Europe and is supported by 15 partners from eight countries, including Aalto University, adidas, Continental, Filati Poland, Nordfels, Maglificio Ripa SRL, Martur Fompak International, Orange Fiber, Quantis and Riga Technical University.
Markus Pichler, head of lyocell filament development at the Lenzing Group, said: “We are still in the industrial start-up phase for lyocell filaments. Many aspects, such as the availability of lyocell filaments in the supply chain and technological adjustments for the processing of cellulose yarns, need to be addressed in order to change the capacities of the textile industry, which is currently more suited to polyester filaments.
“We are proud to be working with key industry and academic partners to advance bio-based lyocell filaments and promote a more sustainable and circular textile industry through this innovation project.”
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