Stretch has become so normal that it’s almost invisible. It’s in the waistband that doesn’t dig in, the sports top that keeps its shape, the denim that moves with you, the workwear that still feels wearable at the end of a long day. A few percent of elastane can turn a garment from “fine” into the one you reach for again and again. It’s also one of the quiet reasons textile recycling so often stalls. Because the moment you add stretch, you’ve stopped making a single material

BioSusTex is proud to celebrate an important new milestone: the publication of a research paper arising from our work, officially made available on 10 March 2026. This publication marks a significant achievement for the project and highlights the value of close collaboration in addressing some of the most pressing sustainability challenges in textiles. The paper, “A comparative study of textile recycling techniques for dope-dyed cellulosic fibres: Viscose vs. lyocell-based pr

A good textile is supposed to disappear. Not literally, as you still feel the softness of a sweatshirt, the reassuring weight of a coat, the give in a waistband. But when a textile is doing its job, you stop noticing it. You stay dry. You stay comfortable. The print holds. The colour survives another wash. A stain doesn’t become a catastrophe. That ease is not accidental. Modern textiles are among the most engineered things we touch every day, and much of their engineering ha

Bee Granted , a consultancy company specialising in strategic innovation and EU-funded research, contributes to the BioSusTex  project by ensuring that the work carried out by the consortium translates into meaningful, long-term impact. With a focus on communication, dissemination and exploitation , Bee Granted plays an important role in aligning the technical achievements of the project with stakeholder engagement, market pathways and policy relevance. The company is led by

Blåbær Production , based in Bergen, Norway, is a design and production company with a clear mission: to combine design, functionality and sustainability in the creation of clothing, footwear and textiles. As a small but highly committed enterprise, Blåbær is known for its strong focus on sustainable materials , chemical safety  and responsible supply chain practices , all of which align seamlessly with the goals of the BioSusTex  project. The company’s involvement in BioSusT

Sun Tekstil , one of Turkey’s leading textile manufacturers, brings a strong industrial and innovation-driven perspective to the BioSusTex  project. With a deep commitment to sustainable transformation, Sun Tekstil is contributing both technical expertise and strategic vision to advance circular and bio-based solutions in the textile industry. The BioSusTex team at Sun Tekstil is led by Bekir Boyacı , R&D Center Manager , a textile engineer with extensive experience in sustai

Texia , a Spanish textile finishing and treatment company, brings valuable industrial expertise to the BioSusTex  project, bridging the gap between research and real-world application. The company specializes in the manufacture of high-quality cotton textile products, both in rolls and seamless formats, through its two proprietary brands: ROLL DRAP® and MY DRAP®. Known for its commitment to sustainable innovation and responsible production, Texia plays a critical role in vali

Stockholm University (SU) plays a vital role in the BioSusTex project by contributing advanced expertise in analytical chemistry  to assess the chemical safety and sustainability of textile innovations. With a strong research foundation in hazardous substances and consumer product safety, SU supports the project through the development and application of high-sensitivity screening methods, contributing critical data to inform risk assessments, life cycle analysis (LCA) and Sa

IVL Swedish Environmental Research Institute (IVL) brings to the BioSusTex project an impressive breadth of expertise in life cycle assessment, sustainable chemical management, and Safe and Sustainable by Design (SSbD). With a multidisciplinary team of experts and a commitment to bridging science, policy and industry, IVL plays a pivotal role in advancing the project’s vision of a more sustainable textile sector. The IVL team in BioSusTex is led by Amanda Lundberg , project m