KlarTEXt

KlarTEXt is a cooperation platform for the dynamization of a sustainable and transformative textile industry. In order to lower the enormous environmental impact of textile production, use and disposal, approaches to reduce raw material consumption, establish end-of-life solutions for textile products and minimize the release of fibrous microplastics are urgently needed.

With the KlarTEXt partners DWI – Leibniz-Institute for Interactive Materials e.V., Hochschule Niederrhein – University of Applied Sciences and Fraunhofer Institute for Environmental, Safety and Energy Technology UMSICHT, we are combining our expertise in the disciplines of polymer chemistry, biotechnology, textile technology and circular economy, sustainability and stakeholder management to drive forward the biological transformation of the textile and clothing industry. In a synergetic effort, we aim to strengthen collaboration between academia, companies and society and develop new sustainable processes and material solutions for a better future.

In addition, the research topics are to be shared with society in an understandable language. This economic and social participation will make upcoming innovations in areas such as biopolymers and biotechnology relevant to the textile industry.