Institute of Textile Research and Industrial Cooperation of Terrassa. INTEXTER

TECTEX

Textile Technology Research Group

The consolidated research group TECTEX (Textile Technology Research Group) focuses on the development and optimization of new materials, processes, and technologies across the textile value chain (fiber production, yarns, fabrics, dyeing and finishing processes, and textile products). In addition to the textile sector, TECTEX also applies its research to the construction and healthcare industries.
While the group’s core area of expertise is Textile Engineering, it also integrates knowledge from Construction Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, and Environmental Engineering. TECTEX primarily conducts applied research to transfer knowledge to industry and the market, as well as the basic research necessary to advance scientific understanding.
The group’s ultimate goal is to reduce environmental impact, increase circularity, and optimize textile materials, processes, and technologies, while developing high value-added solutions. All of this contributes to building a more sustainable and competitive textile sector, aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

TECTEX focuses its research on the following main areas

  • Recycling of textile materials
  • Cement-based composites reinforced with fibers and textile structures
  • Natural fibers obtained from agricultural waste
  • Processing modification and characterization of chemical fibers
  • Dyeing processes using natural dyes from agricultural waste
  • Electrospinning for biomedical applications
  • Application of Industry 4.0 in textile technology
  • Smart and multifunctional textiles

CONTACT INFORMATION:

  • Email: monica.ardanuy@upc.edu
  • Phone: +34 93 739 81 58
  • Address: Carrer Colom, 15 – 08222 Terrassa, Spain

Key indicators from recent years

  • 12Researchers
  • 1986 Publications
  • 6PhD holders
  • 37 Doctoral theses
  • 142 Competitive Projects
    European and National
  • 456,2Thousands of euros in
    Technology Transfe

Research Lines

  • Cement-based composites reinforced with fibers and textile structures
  • Natural fibers obtained from agricultural waste
  • Processing modification and characterization of chemical fibers
  • Electrospinning for biomedical applications
  • Application of Industry 4.0 in textile technology
  • Recycling of textile materials
  • Smart and multifunctional textiles and products
  • Dyeing processes using natural dyes from agricultural waste

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