TEXTILE INNOVATION -
Research & Development,
Engineering
and Consulting
CETI supports industrial players in structuring, securing and accelerating textile innovation projects through complementary Research & Development, Engineering and Consulting services.
These activities address both early-stage innovation and applied, industrial-oriented developments, with a strong focus on feasibility, risk mitigation and informed decision-making.
As an independent industrial research centre, CETI combines technical expertise, industrial insight and market and regulatory awareness to help companies transform ideas, challenges or opportunities into robust and industrially viable textile solutions.
Industrial challenges we address
Translating ideas, functional needs or market opportunities into viable textile concepts
Managing technical uncertainty and feasibility at early or intermediate development stages
Ensuring compatibility between materials, processes and industrial constraints
Identifying bottlenecks and risks within complex industrial value chains
Integrating performance, sustainability, regulatory and market requirements
Securing strategic and technical decisions to reduce industrial and market risks
Textile innovation and industrial development projects require alignment between technical feasibility, industrial constraints, market relevance and regulatory compliance.
Across Research & Development, Engineering and Consulting, CETI supports companies facing challenges such as:
Research & Development, Engineering & Consulting –
What CETI delivers
CETI delivers complementary services covering upstream innovation, technical analysis and strategic support, adapted to the maturity and objectives of each project.
Exploration and
assessment of
materials, structures, processes and
applications
Technical concept
definition
aligned with
industrial and market constraints
Feasibility studies
combining
technical, industrial,
market and regulatory perspectives
Engineering analyses, optimisation studies
and technical recommendations
Independent
and objective
support
for
strategic and industrial decision-making
Preparation of
downstream development, prototyping
and
industrialisation phases
CETI added value
Independent and neutral industrial research centre dedicated to textiles
Strong expertise in materials, fibres, nonwovens and textile processes
Ability to link innovation, engineering and consulting within a coherent framework
In-depth understanding of industrial value chains and regulatory environments
Proven experience in industrial risk mitigation and feasibility assessment
Confidential, tailor-made and client-specific support
Across Research & Development, Engineering and Consulting, CETI offers a distinctive positioning based on:
This positioning enables CETI to support both innovation and industrial decision-making in a pragmatic, robust and industry-oriented manner.
Our approach –
From analysis to secured development pathways
CETI applies a structured approach to secure projects while maintaining a clear pathway toward implementation:
Analysis of project context, objectives and constraints
Technical, industrial, market and regulatory assessment
Definition of options, risks and recommendations
Preparation for development, prototyping or industrial deployment
CETI’s Research & Development, Engineering and Consulting activities are supported by its technological platforms, applied R&D experience and recognised expertise across the textile value chain.
These resources ensure that studies, recommendations and developments are always grounded in industrial reality and aligned with downstream implementation phases.
Discover our technological platforms
Platforms & expertise supporting Research & Development, Engineering & Consulting
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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Testimonials
“We are doing things at CETI that nobody else can do. Having everything under one roof makes a big difference. Projects that usually take weeks to complete can be processed at CETI in a short term”
“CETI is also a central think tank marking ambitious goals for comprehensive optimization of the industry”
“Our interests at CETI are not limited to the machines alone, but also to the people working there, who […] enable us to move very quickly in our development processes.”