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  • 23 Sep 2026

New process removes up to 99% of colour from cotton textile waste

Researchers at Aalto University have developed a treatment that removes colour from dyed cotton while preserving most of the fabric’s strength. The process could make...
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Textile Fibres, yarns and fabrics Research and Innovation +1 more
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  • 21 Sep 2026

MIT develops elastic yarn for repeated recycling

MIT engineers have developed an elastic yarn that can be melted and respun without losing its strength or flexibility . The material could offer a...
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Textile Fibres, yarns and fabrics Research and Innovation +1 more

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  • 08 Sep 2026

OMIMAI pledges to build a local, on-demand custom-clothing infrastructure

Publishing organisations: OMIMAI

Relevant countries: Germany

Organisation types: SMEs (a company with less than 250 employees)

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Next progression check date:

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Textile Fibres, yarns and fabrics Apparel and clothing accessories

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  • 20 Jul 2026

Brighi pledges to promote collaboration and knowledge sharing across the textiles ecosystem through participation in industry events and the publication of industry insights

Publishing organisations: Brighi Group

Relevant countries: Albania

Organisation types: Academic / Research and VET Institutions

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Next progression check date:

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Textile Business support and Communication Not area specific (interested in more than one of the above)
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