TECTEX
Textile Technology Research Group
Design of materials using plant fibres
Research and knowledge transfer group specialising in textile technology. Its research in the agri-food sector focuses on using plants such as flax and hemp to produce textile yarns and nonwoven fabrics for industrial applications.
RESEARCH
public/private national/international
CONSULTANCY
use of plants for materials design
PATENTS
sustainable construction. Hydromulches
EQUIPMENT
spinning, weaving and nonwovens. Material characterisation and durability.
Research and knowledge transfer areas in the agri-food sector
- Production of fibres, yarns, woven fabrics and nonwoven fabrics from woody plants and fibrous agricultural residues.
- Design of sustainable materials and composites for industry and construction
Group network
Research group information
Agri-food projects
OliWasTex
Recycling and valorisation of olive harvest waste as a natural dye for textile substrates
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4BIOLIVE
Production of Biostimulants, Biofertilisers, Biopolymers and Bioenergy from Waste and By-products of the Olive Oil Supply Chain
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RECYBUILDMAT
Recycling fibres from textile and agricultural waste for use in sustainable construction materials
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Plant fibres applied to ventilated façades
Development of high-strength and durable materials based on cement mortars reinforced with nonwoven plant fibres for use in ventilated façades
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