No single project can transform the textile industry on its own. That is why HALO-TEX actively connects with other research initiatives exploring new ways to make textiles and materials more sustainable.
We work closely with EU-funded projects tackling similar challenges, from bio-based fibres and cellulose innovations to circular textiles and new uses for underexploited biomass. By sharing knowledge, results and lessons learned, we help avoid duplicated efforts and build on what others have already achieved.
Explore the projects below and discover how, together, we are shaping the future of sustainable textiles.
The BioFibreLoop project will make the EU textile industry more sustainable with a focus on outdoor-, active- and workwear. Recyclable textiles with bio-inspired functionalisation will be produced from bio-based materials.
Grant agreement ID: 101130603
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Fabulose is an EU-funded project developing innovative vegan leather alternatives from bacterial cellulose, cyanophycin and bacterial pigments. By combining biotechnology, circular design and digital optimisation, the project aims to establish scalable manufacturing processes for bio-based, recyclable materials that can replace conventional leather and fossil-based alternatives.
Grant agreement ID: 101214009
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pHYBi is an EU-funded project that transforms plant biomass from contaminated and marginal land into sustainable textile materials. Through the integration of phytoremediation, biotechnology and advanced processing technologies, pHYBi develops innovative bio-based solutions that promote circular value chains, environmental restoration and a more sustainable textile sector.
Grant agreement ID: 101156439
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CELLFIL accelerates the transition of European textile industry to more circular models by developing and scaling lyocell filament technologies. The project integrates alternative renewable feedstocks, such as orange peel or cotton textile waste, into optimized filament production processes with improved sustainability, functionality, and processing efficiency. Through multidisciplinary collaboration, CELLFIL validates filament performance across multiple applications, establishes frameworks for safe and economic upscaling in Europe, and delivers evidence-based pathways for successful market adoption. By creating a collaborative framework, CELLFIL will optimize the entire fabric production process, from raw material sourcing to final product development.
Grant agreement ID: 101135042
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