Press release January 12, 2025 UPWEARS PROJECT KICK-OFF November 2024 BIOECONOMY | RESEARCH & INNOVATION | UPWEARS PROJECT Context & objectives: UPWEARS will build an innovative and replicable value chain from the valorisation of flax, cork, hemp and by-products of the paper industry towards an innovative, bioinspired, e-textile for application in sport industry. In this… Continue reading Introducing Upwears: Read the Official Press Release
Following the launch of the Upwears project, we are pleased to introduce its dedicated website, complementing our LinkedIn page and various communication materials. The European Upwears project partners are proud to announce the launch of their website. It is designed to provide visitors with a comprehensive understanding of the project, showcasing its core concept, objectives,… Continue reading Discover Upwears: Our Official Website is Online!
The Upwears project was officially launched in November 2024. Its kick-off meeting took place in Nantes, at INRAE BIA’s offices, with presentation from partners. The Upwears project, focusing bioinspired e-textile for application in sport industry., was officially launched on November 7th, 2024, in Nantes. During the meeting, partners met in INRAE’s headquarters for a two-day… Continue reading INRAE-lead consortium officially launched Upwears project during its kick-off meeting
The University of Cambridge is a world-renowned public research university located in Cambridge, England. Founded in 1209, it is one of the oldest and most prestigious universities globally. Cambridge is composed of 31 autonomous colleges and offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across disciplines such as sciences, humanities, engineering, and social sciences.… Continue reading UCAM
The Université Bretagne Sud (UBS) is a multidisciplinary university located in Brittany, France, with campuses in Lorient, Vannes, and Pontivy. It focuses on innovation through research and education, particularly in fields like digital sciences, materials engineering, and environmental studies. UBS collaborates closely with industries and regional partners to drive applied research and technology transfer. With… Continue reading UBS
UBFC is a public group of institutions, composed among others of UFC – University of Franche‐Comté and ENSMM. These three institutes compose the FEMTO-ST Laboratory which bring together research departments in the areas of mechanics, materials, mechatronics, electronics, acoustics, opto-electronics, energy, and time-frequency systems (micro-chemical gas sensors).
Texteis Penedo is a Portuguese textile company specializing in high-quality home textiles, including jacquard fabrics for curtains, upholstery, and decorative items. Located in the Guimarães region, the heart of Portugal’s textile industry, the company combines traditional craftsmanship with advanced manufacturing technologies. Known for its innovation and sustainable practices, Texteis Penedo collaborates with designers and international… Continue reading Texteis Penedo
The Synchrotron SOLEIL is a French national research facility located near Paris, dedicated to producing and utilizing synchrotron light. This state-of-the-art particle accelerator generates extremely bright X-rays and ultraviolet light used in diverse scientific fields, including materials science, biology, chemistry, and environmental studies. SOLEIL supports cutting-edge research and industrial applications by offering advanced beamlines and… Continue reading SOLEIL
RISE (Research Institutes of Sweden) is Sweden’s national research institute, providing expertise in sustainable development, digitalization, and industry innovation. It collaborates with academia, industry, and the public sector to drive research, testing, and innovation for societal and industrial growth. RISE is headquartered in Gothenburg, Sweden, with additional offices and laboratories spread across the country to… Continue reading RISE
PAFIL is a Portugal-based company garment producer company. It has a big range of technical equipment offering its customers and partners, products in different areas such as outerwear, active wear, athleisure, ski, tracking and fashion.
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