3D Protective Textile with Easily Detachable Layers
2025-08-28This invention, patented by Concordia Textiles Group, introduces a breakthrough in the field of protective textiles, specifically engineered for high-performance applications such as flame-resistant clothing and personal protective equipment (PPE).
Read MoreMeet Centexbel’s New General Manager
2025-08-19Centexbel is pleased to announce the appointment of Pol Lombaert as its new General Manager, effective September 1st.
Read MoreCentexbel backs French regulation of (Ultra) Fast Fashion
2025-08-18As the French Senate passes a landmark bill targeting ultra-fast fashion platforms like Shein and Temu with eco-taxes, advertising bans, and influencer restrictions, Centexbel advances solutions that address the root of the problem: toxic substances, unsustainable production, and textile waste.
Read MoreCircular flooring in Europe
2025-07-09At its conclusion, the European CISUFLO project (2021-2025) leaves behind a transformative legacy in the European flooring sector.
Read MoreEuropean Commission Approves Restriction on DMAC and NEP
2025-07-05On 2 June 2025, the European Commission adopted a restriction on N,N-dimethylacetamide (DMAC) and 1-ethylpyrrolidin-2-one (NEP).
Read MoreNew Equipment for Biodegradability Testing of Plastics
2025-07-02As plastic materials, such as products or packaging, which are sent to composting facilities should be potentially biodegradable, it is very important to determine the potential biodegradability of such materials and to obtain an indication of their biodegradability in natural environments.
Read MoreWake-Up Call for a Strong Global Plastics Treaty
2025-06-19In a powerful declaration released in June 2025, ministers and representatives from 95 countries gathered in Nice have issued a unified call for an ambitious global treaty to end plastic pollution. This statement, known as “The Nice Wake-Up Call for an Ambitious Plastics Treaty,” underlines a collective urgency and determination to address the plastic crisis through a legally binding, comprehensive agreement.
Read MoreOur expertise in REACH is beyond reach!
2025-06-18In a global market increasingly shaped by digital platforms and uneven enforcement, Centexbel’s REACH expertise, testing capabilities, and regulatory insight provide a strong defense for European industry, consumer safety, and the future of sustainable textiles.
Read MorePatent Alert 2025-06
2025-06-17Recent developments in composite materials tackle sustainability challenges head-on. From innovative recycling techniques to the use of bio-based resins and hybrid fiber strategies, the latest breakthroughs are reshaping how fiber-reinforced plastics are made—and remade.
Read MoreBiodegradable Fluid-Permeable Tube
2025-06-16A new biodegradable tube offers a temporary solution for soil aeration and water management, leaving no lasting impact on the soil.
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