Research & Development
TEXTILE INNOVATION – Research & Development
CETI supports industrial players throughout the development, validation and industrialisation of innovative textile solutions.
Our Research & Development services cover both early-stage concept development and applied, pre-industrial R&D, with a strong focus on industrial feasibility, risk mitigation and efficient transfer to production.
As an independent industrial research centre, CETI transforms industrial ideas into robust textile solutions by combining technical expertise, pilot-scale experimentation and an in-depth understanding of industrial constraints.
Industrial challenges we address
Translation of industrial ideas or needs into technically viable textile concepts
Technical uncertainty at early development stages and lack of proof of concept
Compatibility of innovative materials or structures with industrial processes
Anticipation of scale-up, regulatory and environmental constraints from early stages
Integration of performance, functionality and sustainability requirements
Risk of disconnect between innovation, industrial feasibility and time-to-market
Textile innovation projects may start from a simple idea, a functional need or a market opportunity, and must rapidly converge towards industrial reality. CETI supports companies facing challenges such as:
Research & Development – What CETI delivers
CETI delivers tailor-made Research & Development services covering the full innovation pathway, from early-stage product concepts to pre-industrial validation.
Exploration of materials, structures and functionalities
Definition of technical concepts aligned with industrial constraints
First feasibility
assessments
and
experimental
validations
Applied R&D and
process
optimisation
Pilot-scale trials
under
representative
industrial
conditions
Technical
validation and
preparation for
industrial
implementation
CETI added value
Independent industrial research centre dedicated to textiles
Ability to initiate product developments from an industrial idea
Strong expertise in polymers, fibres, nonwovens and textile processes
Pilot and pre-industrial equipment replicating industrial conditions
Proven experience in industrial risk mitigation and scale-up
Neutral, confidential and client-specific approach
CETI offers a unique combination of early-stage innovation capability and strong industrial orientation :
This positioning enables CETI to combine creativity and innovation with industrial robustness and efficiency.
Our approach –
From idea to industrial reality
CETI’s R&D approach is structured to secure projects at every stage while maintaining a clear pathway to production:
Idea exploration and project framing
Proof of concept and feasibility validation
Applied R&D and pilot-scale trials
Pre-industrial validation and industrial recommendations
CETI’s Research & Development activities rely on dedicated technological platforms and recognised expertise across the textile value chain.
These resources enable CETI to support developments ranging from early-stage concepts to industrial-ready textile solutions.
Discover our technological platforms
Platforms & expertise supporting Research & Development
Compounding / Spinning / Fibers
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Recycling
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Yarn Spinning / Weaving / Knitting
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Characterization & Performance Measurement
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Wet Spinning
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Nonwovens
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