Research Field Natural Textiles and Sustainability

• Fibre and yarn analyses, modification and prototype development
• Development of bio-based fibre semi-finished products from renewable raw materials for composites
• Life cycle assessments of fiber materials and textile products
• Circular and flat knitted natural fibre semi-finished products and product prototypes
• Development of sustainable promoting product lifecycle extensions
• CO₂ Footprint-, land use, energy- and water consumption analyses
• Evaluation of transparency in the textile chain
• Analysis of additives in textile processes
• Implementing sustainability analyses and lifecycle-costings to assess textiles concerning ecological, economical and social aspects
• Procedures for the application in composite components

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