Researchers from Textile Chemistry Group presents textile innovations at AUTEX World Conference

The AUTEX World Conference is an international forum that brings together researchers, academics, and industry professionals to exchange the latest developments in textile science, engineering, sustainability, and circularity. Marking its 25th edition in 2026, the conference attracted participants from around the world to discuss emerging solutions for the future of textiles.

During the conference, Dr. Md. Reazuddin Repon, Postdoctoral Researcher, delivered oral presentations showcasing an innovative denim waste recycling technology developed within the BioSusTex project. The presented work focused on advancing circular textile solutions by creating pathways for recovering value from post-consumer denim waste and enabling more sustainable fibre utilisation.

Shubhajit Dutta, Doctoral Researcher, presented his work on producing white cotton feedstock from cellulosic textile waste for textile-to-textile recycling within the TexirC project. His research addresses a key challenge in textile circularity: effective colour removal from post-consumer cotton textiles while preserving cellulose quality for further recycling applications. Mr. Dutta contributed both oral and poster presentations.

In addition, Tonmoy Saha and Ritesh Sharma, Doctoral Researchers, presented their findings in poster sessions. Mr. Saha showcased research on textile recycling and sustainable fibre recovery supported by the CIMANET, while Mr. Sharma presented work on developing a bio-based binder formulation for textile printing applications using natural dyes, supported by the FinnCERES Flagship programme.

The presented research attracted significant interest from conference participants, including academics, researchers, and industry stakeholders, who highlighted the relevance of these developments for advancing sustainable textile systems and circular economy solutions.

The contributions reflect ongoing European efforts to accelerate sustainable textile innovation and support the transformation of textile value chains toward circular, resource-efficient, and environmentally responsible systems. The developed technologies contribute to safer and more sustainable textile recycling processes, helping to reduce waste and improve material recovery across the sector.

By sharing these research outcomes on an international stage, the Textile Chemistry Group strengthens collaboration between academia and industry and supports the development of next-generation technologies for a more circular textile future.