Multi-layered dressing for monitoring skin changes
2026-09-28How can wounds be monitored accurately without disturbing the healing process? A new patent from Dermatoo presents a multi-layered dressing with built-in calibration technology, enabling reliable image-based monitoring and automated analysis over time.
Read MoreConductive Textiles
2026-09-28This month's patent alert highlights recent innovations in conductive textiles and smart clothing systems. Conductive textiles are a rapidly evolving field that combines textile engineering with electric properties, enabling wearable systems for health monitoring, motion sensing, data transmission, and personal protective equipment (PPE). As demand for textile-integrated electronics continues to grow, innovation is increasingly focused on improving conductivity, stretchability, durability, washability, and signal reliability.
Read MoreShaping European standards for circular and recyclable fishing gear
2026-09-22CEN/TC 466 has established a new working group focused on product information, labeling, and digitalization. Experts and stakeholders are invited to contribute to standards that support more circular and recyclable fishing gear and aquaculture equipment.
Read MoreCertification of conductive protective clothing
2026-08-21Conductive protective clothing plays an important role in protecting workers in high-voltage environments. Learn how Centexbel helps manufacturers meet the testing and certification requirements of IEC 60895:2020.
Read MoreAnnual Report 2025
2026-08-062025 was a year of innovation, growth, and collaboration. Explore how Centexbel supported companies with research, testing, certification, and expertise while driving the transition towards more sustainable and circular textile and plastics industries
Read MoreWhat should you wear in hot weather?
2026-08-03When temperatures rise, choosing the right clothing can make a significant difference to your comfort. The fibers, fabric structure, and fit of a garment all influence how well heat and moisture are managed, helping your body stay cooler throughout the day. Here are five science-backed tips to improve comfort during hot weather.
Read MoreNew REACH requirements for formaldehyde
2026-07-16From August 6, 2026, new REACH restrictions on formaldehyde and formaldehyde-releasing substances in consumer products will apply across the European Union. The new regulation introduces stricter emission limits and will impact manufacturers, importers, and distributors placing products on the European market.
Read MoreMycelium-based textile material
2026-07-09This patent relates to the development of mycelium-based textile and leather-like materials as sustainable alternatives to conventional leather and synthetic textiles. The invention describes a method for producing textile materials from fungal mycelium using industrial fermentation and paper-making technologies.
Read MoreRethinking composite tooling for a circular future
2026-06-22Lightweight, high‑performance composites are shaping industries from automotive to aerospace. Although large efforts are being made to improve their recyclability, less focus has been given to the sustainability of the tooling systems used to manufacture these composites.
Read MorePatent Alert 2026-05
2026-06-18This month's patent alert highlights recent innovations in PFAS-free technologies for textile materials. Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), often referred to as "forever chemicals" due to their extreme persistence in the environment, are among the most concerning classes of contaminants found in a wide range of consumer and industrial products.
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