🚀 CMST is part of the new Horizon Europe project BioFibreLoop – Circular biobased technical textiles with innovative bio-inspired non-toxic functionalisation . 

We are happy to announce the start of BioFibreLoop, an innovation action project funded by the European Union´s @Horizon Europe research and innovation programme with the aim to develop recyclable outdoor, active and workwear made from renewable bio-based materials with biomimetic functionalities to pave the way for circular and sustainable textile industry. 

🔍 Objective: Develop recyclable outdoor, active, and workwear from renewable bio-based materials with biomimetic functionalities, advancing circular and sustainable textile industry.

🌿 Challenges Addressed:
- Use less water and avoid hazardous chemicals 
- Reduce greenhouse gas emissions 
- Increase usage of durable & recyclable bio-based materials 
- Provide smart functionalities to address consumers' needs 
- Digitalise their processes to become more efficient and close the loop towards circular economy 

🚀 Innovations:
Laser technology mimics natural morphologies for water/oil repellency, self-cleaning, and antibacterial properties.
Textiles made from lignin, cellulose, and polylactic acid.
Near-zero waste biomimetic functionalization.

🌎 Global Collaboration:
13 partners from 9 countries
Multidisciplinary expertise from academia, research, engineering, and industry

📅 Timeline & Budget:
42-month project starting June 1, 2024
€7 million budget

Kick-off meeting in Denkendorf, Germany on June 26–27, 2024.

Let’s create a sustainable future together! 🌏👕🌿