Imagine fabrics that can change their shape or breathability on their own, like a plant reacting to sunlight. These materials are made from nature-based ingredients instead of harsh plastics and can even capture energy from their surroundings. It is like giving clothes and car seats a 'brain' and a 'battery' using green chemistry.
Technical textiles currently rely on non-recyclable plastics and lack the ability to actively respond to energy needs or environmental changes.
Bio-based smart textile materials including debondable adhesives, bio-polyurethane, and shape-morphing membranes integrated into three product demonstrators.
If you are a building envelope manufacturer dealing with high energy costs for climate control — this project developed shape morphing membranes that can adjust to the environment. This allows for building skins that actively manage energy and temperature.
If you are a car interior supplier dealing with the pressure to use circular materials — this project developed bio-polyurethane and debondable adhesives. This enables high-end interior textiles that are easier to recycle and more sustainable.
If you are a sportswear brand dealing with static fabric breathability — this project developed advanced garments with adaptable breathability. This provides users with clothing that reacts to their body needs automatically.
Based on available project data, specific pricing or cost-reduction figures are not provided.
The project involves 8 industrial partners and focuses on processes like extrusion, coating, and electrospinning, which are standard industrial methods.
Based on available project data, the specific licensing terms are not disclosed, but the project is a signed Horizon-IA consortium.
The project applies the Safe and Sustainable by design (SSbD) protocol to ensure the materials meet safety and environmental standards.
The project period runs from 2024-09-01 to 2028-08-31, suggesting commercial readiness targets around 2028.
The consortium is heavily industry-driven with a 53% industry ratio, comprising 8 companies (6 of which are SMEs) and 7 research/academic partners across 9 countries. This strong industrial presence suggests a high focus on commercial viability and manufacturing feasibility rather than pure theoretical research.
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