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tExtended is a Horizon Europe funded project about the reduction of textile waste and the development of textile recovery, valorization, and recycling processes.
π‘Today we are starting our new blog series on the tExtended real scale demonstrators, which focuses on the collaborative work our partners are involved in the last year of the project.
Read how VTT, RISE and Centexbel are working on thermo-mechanical recycling.
π textended.eu/2026/01/29/t...
Seasonβs Greetings from tExtended! Wishing you a joyful holiday season, a relaxing break, and a successful New Year ahead.π
22.12.2025 18:19 β π 1 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
β»οΈ The sixth issue of the tExtended newsletter is out!
We have just finished six busy but successful months - catch-up with the latest developments and a recap of what we have been involved in lately.
π© Read the full newsletter on the tExtended LinkedIn page.
02.12.2025 17:00 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
Merci SOPREMA France for hosting us in Strasbourg! When we gather with our partners, we make the most of our time together by connecting, sharing insights, and exploring innovative ways to collaborate.
Hereβs a sneak peek into how we spend a day with the tExtended consortium.
Good afternoon from Strasbourg! The 36M meeting has begun at Soprema Facilities, featuring ongoing Work Package presentations and excellent opportunities for networking during our breaks.
18.11.2025 13:19 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
tExtended presenting its exhibition haul!
As we reach the end of the projectβs third year, itβs time to show our audience some samples of what weβve been working on.
At the recent ECOSYSTEX Conference, we had a lovely exhibition area - and here are some of the materials we showcased.
Our partners Purfi are currently at the A+A International Trade Fair and Congress in DΓΌsseldorf, Germany!
Visit their booth the learn about their work in tExtended - and to see the brilliant tExtended t-shirts they have just created π
π°tExtended has been featured in the Horizon Magazine, with contributions from Purfi, VTT, and J.F. Almeida!
πhttps://projects.research-and-innovation.ec.europa.eu/en/horizon-magazine/keeping-clothes-circulation-how-eu-research-transforming-textile-waste
Today we hosted our 4th Community webinar, with presentations from Soprema, Rester Oy, and the Horizon-funded project Just Fashion.
Thank you to the speakers and everyone who attended it! If you have missed it, keep following this space as you will find the recording soon on our website π
β»οΈDid you miss our workshop and exhibition at the ECOSYSTEX conference? Check out the video made by our partners RISE, who co-hosted the event, to get a taste of the its and to see what we at tExtended are going to work on in the upcoming months!
π vimeo.com/1125698422/9...
ποΈ Mark your calendars! On October 29th, tExtended will host its 4th Community Webinar. It will be a morning full of insightful discussions, industry updates, and inspiration from the textile world.
π Click the link here to register and secure your spot: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
πΏ Next week, we will be at the 3rd ECOSYSTEX Conference. Weβll be hosting the "Building a collaborative circular textile system" workshop and an exhibition of samples produced within the project work.
If you want to learn more about the ECOSYSTEX agenda, check out their website.
π₯What we are working on now and in the next months, what we are planning for our workshop at the ECOSYSTEX conference, and what it is like to work in #tExtended: we have asked these and other questions to our project coordinator Pirjo HeikkilΓ€ from @vtt.fi!
πFull version: youtu.be/8JAyOvalOIM
β»οΈSome pictures from the Circular Textile Days!
Over the last two days in the Netherlands we have presenting an exhibition of the samples produced together by our partners.
ποΈWe will continue presenting our exhibition in the next months - , on September 29 and 30, for the 3rd ECOSYSTEX conference!
Next week, weβll be at the Circular Textile Days! π±
Come visit us at our booth to explore the exhibition of samples from our latest project work. Donβt miss the chance to hear from our amazing partners.
#CircularTextiles #Sustainability #TextileInnovation #CircularEconomy
Our latest blog is now live on our website!
In this blog, Susanna Raiskio from VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland explains this collaboration links with the tExtended project.
Read more here: textended.eu/2025/09/02/r...
π‘ By the end of August 2025, tExtended was expected to demonstrate three upcycling processes on a pilot scale. We have been able to actually demonstrate four processes.
πYou can read the full news on our website: textended.eu/2025/08/29/t...
β»οΈ Ever wondered what happens to your clothes after you drop them off at a recycling centre?
β¨ To help us reach our goals, make circular economy your lifestyle.
#tExtended #CircularFashion #SustainableStyle #ClothingRecycling
β¨ Ever thought about second chances?
The Rolf Ekroth x LSJH collab turns end-of-life textiles and deadstock fabrics into bold new designs blending nostalgia with modern style. Vintage Finnish fabrics and discarded denim get an encore, proving fashion can have a future beyond first use.
Weβre thrilled to announce that the Encore collection by Rolf Ekroth has been featured in Vogue!
β¨ Follow us for more images and exclusive insights from the runway show!
Keep your eyes on Copenhagen Fashion Week, taking place from August 4β8, where our partner LSJH is collaborating with designer Rolf Ekroth to present the Spring/Summer 2026 collection, Encore.
#fashionweek #textile #euproject
π’ tExtended is hosting a workshop at the 3rd #ECOSYSTEX Conference in Gothenburg this September!
We will explore how to build a collaborative circular textile system + showcase our latest textile samples.
𧡠Read more: textended.eu/2025/07/16/t...
#EcoSystex #tExtended #textile #workshop
π’ The 5th tExtended Newsletter is live!
ln this edition:
π° New press release
π CORDIS article on our project
π‘ Major breakthrough update
π€ Upcoming: ECOSYSTEX & Circular Textile Days
π Read & subscribe here: www.linkedin.com/pulse/texten...
tExtended has a Knowledge Hub!
Our Knowledge Hub is an online space dedicated to sharing insights from tExtended and fostering collaboration.
π’Missed one of our webinars?
You can now access all past sessions directly through the Knowledge Hub including our recent 3rd Community webinar.
πΏ Thank you for joining us for the tExtended 3rd Community Webinar!
What an inspiring and thought-provoking webinar filled with fresh insights and meaningful conversations. π‘β»οΈ
π Stay tuned for our next webinar, more insights, innovation, and impact to come!
π¨ Join us for the 3rd tExtended Community Webinar!
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June 19 | 10am β 12pm CET | π» Online
Building on the success of our previous sessions, this webinar will highlight the latest insights from the tExtended project. You will also hear from leading experts in the field.
We are thrilled to announce that our partner J. F. Almeida (JFA), in partnership with CITEVE and CeNTI, has had their be@t Blanket honored as "Best Product" at the iTechStyle Textile Innovation Awards 2025! π
#SustainableDesign #CircularEconomy #AwardWinner #tExtended #textile #textilewaste
β»οΈ Join the Revolution in Textile Sustainability! β»οΈ
π’We are thrilled with our tExtended partners attending the Textiles Recycling Expo 2025, taking place June 4β5 at the Brussels Expo.
π§ Donβt miss the opportunity to connect with RISE Research Institutes of Sweden and Purfi!
π tExtended reaches Milestone 4!
We are one step closer to a circular textile future as the project moves into full-scale demonstrations, with exciting progress in sorting, separation, and recycling.
π Read the full article on our website:
textended.eu/2025/05/22/t...
