Standards: Strategic for Innovation
2026-03-30One month into her role as Standardisation Project Coordinator, Gertrude Kignelman has already taken part in several CEN and ISO working group meetings, covering a broad range of topics including bio‑based products, floor coverings, and geosynthetics. This early experience has highlighted interesting insights.
Read MoreBelgium continues to perform strongly in European patent applications
2026-03-25The latest figures from the European Patent Office (EPO) once again confirm Belgium’s strong position within the European innovation landscape.
Read MoreEvaluating Circular Footprint Formula
2026-03-20New study by Sofie Huysman and Jun Yin showcases practical applications and performance of the Circular Footprint Formula (CFF) by evaluating the environmental impact of thermomechanically recycled mono‑material polyester carpets.
Read MorePatent Alert 2026-03
2026-03-18This month’s Patent Alert spotlights cutting‑edge innovations from companies leading the way in chemical textile recycling. We highlight fiber‑to‑fiber technologies (TRL > 7) that clearly illustrate the industry’s accelerating shift toward true circularity.
Read MoreCentexbel at BEDEX in words and images
2026-03-17With our participation in the defence fair, we wanted to show that textiles in defense are far more important than often assumed. Together with Fedustria, we positioned ourselves around the message: textiles are the first layer of protection.
Read MoreHave Your Say: Help Shape the EU’s Plan to Cut Administrative Burdens in Environmental Policy
2026-03-16The Commission is preparing a major initiative to simplify and streamline environmental legislation—without weakening environmental goals. Share your feedback and contribute to smarter, more efficient legislation.
Read MoreCentexbel at BEDEX
2026-03-12On Thursday, 12 March at 10:15 a.m., Flanders Make, Fedustria and Centexbel signed a Memorandum of Understanding to further deepen the collaboration between the three organisations for the textile, wood and furniture industry.
Read MoreDelegation from Buenos Aires Visits CMC Kortrijk for In-Depth Exchange on Circular Textile Innovation
2026-03-11On March 10, 2026, the CMC in Kortrijk welcomed an international delegation consisting of Anna Lia Flores, Circular Economy Manager, and Cara Livia, both visiting from Buenos Aires.
Read MoreNBN article on Standards and Circularity
2026-03-09Standards turn sustainability into action. They help companies structure their strategy, measure impact, and communicate their efforts credibly to customers, investors, and partners.
Read MoreAquarama highlights annual seminar on water challenges in the Flemish textile industry
2026-03-09Aquarama – Professional Magazine for Water Technology has published an in‑depth article on the annual seminar addressing water-related challenges in the Flemish textile industry, an event organized by Centexbel in cooperation with Fedustria.
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