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BIOTEXFUTURE is an innovation space funded by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (Bundesministerium für Bildung und Forschung, BMBF) on biobased textile research. The project is led by the adidas AG and RWTH Aachen University.

We work together with industry and research partners. Our vision is to transform the textile value chain from petroleum-based to bio-based textiles and to bring about this change together.

With the Bioeconomy Innovation Spaces funding concept, the BMBF intends to support bioeconomy research and thus drive the transformation to a sustainable, biobased economy.

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Achieving our vision requires:

  • a bio-based raw material basis for plastics that is holistically sustainable
  • the application in the textile industry starting at biopolymer development to producing textiles
  • the overall societal transformation towards a bio-economy from a social and economic perspective

BIOTEXFUTURE – Fall Forum 2024, Munich

2 December 2024, 10.30H – 17.30H  – “in person meeting”

Sports Textiles and Bio-Innovations: Shaping the Future of Performance

The sporting goods of the future are „bio-based“ and „circular“, but how do the concrete products look like in reality? What are the specific biological options to replace crude-oil based synthetics or hazardous chemicals for the production of dyes and finishes? And how do they perform?

We are showcasing already today, how the future of the sporting goods sector may look like tomorrow and invite you to participate in our BIOTEXFUTURE Fall Forum on 2 December 2024!

The Forum is a combined event with the ISPO MUNICH (3-5 December 2024). At the trade fair, BIOTEXFUTURE will exhibit tangible results at the Sustainability Hub (Hall A2).

We are looking forward to meeting at both events in Munich!

Please find further information in our agenda

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    Events

    BIOTEXFUTURE Forum 2024 – BioBase: Project results Wednesday, Sep 11
    FIBER FUTURES: BIOTEXFUTURE and the Future of Textiles at Material Matters – London 2024! Wednesday, Aug 28
    Munich Fabric Start – 3-4 Sept. 2024 Monday, Aug 26
    Munich Fabric Start, TransitionLab on Stage, 4 Sept 2024 Monday, Aug 26
    ISPO Munich (3.-5. Dec 2024) / BIOTEXFUTURE Fall Forum (2. Dec. 2024)- Safe the Date! Monday, Aug 26
    ADDITC – Aachen, Dresden, Denkendorf Textile Conference, 21 – 22 November 2024 Wednesday, Aug 7
    Munich Fabric Start Sept. 2024 – Press Release Thursday, Aug 22, 2024
    BIOTEXFUTURE on stage – Trade Fair Review Spring 2024 Wednesday, Jul 17, 2024
    BIOTEXFUTURE Member Day 2024 – Review Wednesday, Jul 17, 2024
    TransitionLab Insights Event #33 Wednesday, May 1, 2024
    BIOTEXFUTURE – new projects in 2024 Monday, Apr 1, 2024
    TransitionLab Insights Event #32 Monday, Apr 1, 2024

    Projects

    The innovation space BIOTEXFUTURE consists of projects funded by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) within the framework of the “Nationalen Forschungsstrategie BioÖkonomie 2030”. BIOTEXFUTURE is part of the funding program “Innovationsräume Bioökonomie”.

    The TransitionLab Insights Event Series helps to share results regarding the social environment for innovations across the textile value-chain and therby helps to spark new ideas and broaden perspectives on societal issues associated with bio-based products across BIOTEXFUTURE. 

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      Become a Member

      We are always looking for new partners for our projects. Please do not hesitate to contact us and benefit from our expertise and research projects. We look forward to working with you.

      The BIOTEXFUTURE Membership is free of charge!

       

      BIOTEXFUTURE is an innovation space funded by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) for research on bio-based textiles. Since November 2019, the Innovation Space is organised in cooperation with adidas AG, ITA Institut für Textiltechnik and Institute and Sociology of Organisation (STO) of RWTH Aachen University.

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