Belgium is pushing ahead in the substitution of hazardous substances
2025-11-07Belgium takes a major step forward in circular economy with the Belgium Builds Back Circular inititative where Centexbel is involved in two flagship innovation projects.
Read MorePatent Alert 2025-09
2025-11-06Polyester, especially PET, is everywhere—from fashion to home textiles. But what happens when these materials reach the end of their life cycle? This month’s patent alert dives into the latest innovations in polyester and PET recycling, highlighting breakthroughs in chemical and mechanical processes that transform textile waste into new, usable materials.
Read MoreThe Rise of the Debate on Harmful Substances in Cheap Imported Goods
2025-10-30Chemical safety in consumer products is gaining serious traction - not just in the European press, but on the political stage as well. Reports and studies highlighting substances of very high concern are multiplying, putting this issue firmly in the spotlight.
Read MoreCamouflage Net with Enhanced Thermal Disruption
2025-10-21The invention concerns camouflage technology, particularly the design and manufacture of camouflage nets offering improved concealment in the thermal spectrum.
Read MorePatent Alert 2025-08
2025-10-21How can we tell recycled from virgin plastics — and prove it? This month’s feature explores innovative marker technologies that make recycled content traceable and verifiable, paving the way for greater use of plastic waste in new products.
Read MoreHikers Unknowingly Trail Microplastics Into the Wilderness
2025-10-14Research conducted in New York’s Adirondack Mountains suggests that hiking shoes and outdoor gear are a surprisingly significant source of microplastic contamination in remote wilderness lakes.
Read MoreHLN rings the alarm bell again
2025-10-06Het Laatste Nieuws once again contacted our expert Stijn Steuperaert for new insights into the fast fashion situation, where the online platform SHEIN floods the European market.
Read MoreCentexbel Ready to Support Industry with New POPs Regulation Limits
2025-10-02In light of the recent updates to the Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) Regulation (EU) 2019/1021, Centexbel is fully prepared to support the textile and plastics industries in navigating the new compliance landscape. The revised regulations introduce stricter concentration limits for several hazardous substances, including PBDEs, UV-328, and Dechlorane Plus, with significant implications for product testing and certification.
Read MoreToday’s Waste Is Tomorrow’s Resource
2025-10-01Centexbel and partners reveal the potential for high-quality textile recycling.
Read MoreAre Black Plastic Spatulas a Health Risk?
2025-09-26Recent media reports have sparked widespread concern about the safety of black plastic kitchen utensils, particularly spatulas. We tested a range of widely sold articles!
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