Sustainable Industrial Design of Textile Structures for Composites

🌍 After the successful completion of our Horizon project, our coordinator Prof. Marcin Barburski presented the SustDesignTex project today at the WIDERA Feedback to Policy Workshop in Brussels. 🇪🇺✨

We are proud to see our results already being shared at such a high-level European platform, contributing to Europe’s innovation and research landscape.

👏 Congratulations to Prof. Barburski for representing our project and showcasing our achievements!

🎉 Big Congratulations! 🎉

Our SustDesignTex Team members – Prof. Marcin Barburski, Dr. Paulina Byczkowska, and Dr. Emil Saryusz-Wolski – have been awarded the prestigious Eureka Łódź Prize 🚤✨

The award recognizes their innovation: “PLA-Based Composite Material, Method of Manufacturing PLA-Based Composite Material, and Use of PLA-Based Composite Material.”

👏👏👏 Congratulations on this outstanding achievement!

🎉 The SustDesignTex Project Came to a Successful Close!

After three exciting and productive years, the SustDesignTex project officially concluded on September 30, 2025.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude and congratulations to everyone who contributed to this journey. Together, we’ve fostered innovation, shared expertise, created meaningful connections, and opened doors to future collaborations.

While the project is ending, the networking and ideas born from it will continue to grow.

Thank you for being part of the SustDesignTex family. Here’s to new beginnings 🚀

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This project has received funding from the European Union through the Horizon Europe program. The views and opinions expressed in this post are solely those of the authors of the content and do not necessarily reflect those of the EU or REA. Neither the EU nor the REA can be held responsible for the views.

On June 9–10, 2025, the 10th Jubilee Forum of Intelligent Development was held in Uniejów, Poland. The event brought together leaders from science, industry, and academia for two days of engaging discussions, lectures, and workshops focused on the future of innovation and sustainable development.

Among the distinguished participants was our project coordinator, Professor Marcin Barburski, who presented the latest outcomes of the SustDesignTex project. Prof. Barburski also participated in the panel discussion on "Industry 5.0 – Ecology, Humanity, and Crisis Resilience".

In recognition of his impactful research and dedication to innovation, Prof. Barburski was awarded the prestigious "Leader of Intelligent Development 2025" statuette.

The entire SustDesignTex team is proud to celebrate this achievement alongside Prof. Barburski. We look forward to continuing our journey toward sustainable innovation together. Join us in congratulating him on this remarkable achievement and his continued dedication in creating a brighter, more sustainable future.👏
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SustDesignTex is funded by the European Union through the Horizon Europe program. The views and opinions expressed in this post are solely those of the authors of the content and do not necessarily reflect those of the EU or the Research Executive Agency (REA). Neither the EU nor the REA can be held responsible for these views.

Summer School at Technical University of Liberec, Czech Republic.

For more information, visit the summer school website: https://www.ft.tul.cz/veda-design/summer-school-2d-3d-fabric/summer-school-2d-3d-fabric

Participation in scientific conferences is essential for disseminating research findings and fostering connections with like-minded professionals. From May 21 - 23, 2025, our esteemed researchers from Lodz University of Technology - Professor Zbigniew Stempień and Professor Marcin Barburski - proudly presented their latest research from the SustDesignTex project at The Fiber Society 2025 Conference, hosted by the Hong Kong Polytechnic University.

This year's conference, with the inspiring theme "Future Fibers for Wellbeing, Intelligence, and Sustainability," brought together global experts committed to shaping the future of fiber science and technology. We are proud to contribute to this forward-thinking dialogue and to exchange ideas with leading researchers from around the world.


SustDesignTex is funded by the European Union through the Horizon Europe program. The views and opinions expressed in this post are solely those of the authors of the content and do not necessarily reflect those of the EU or the Research Executive Agency (REA). Neither the EU nor the REA can be held responsible for these views.

From April 28–30, our team participated in the iCongress 2025: Fashion–Textiles–Wearables conference in Manchester, sharing insights from the SustDesignTex project and engaging with experts in sustainable textiles.

🔹 Prof. Marcin Barburski presented on “Life Cycle Assessment of Natural Fiber-Reinforced Composite Materials”, offering key insights into eco-friendly material solutions.
🔹 Dr. Tsegaye Lemmi delivered a talk on “Sustainable Development Aspects and Challenges in Textile-Reinforced Composites”, addressing critical sustainability challenges in the textile composite sector.

Participation in international conferences like iCongress is a vital part of our strategy to disseminate research findings, engage with peers, and expand our professional network in the field of sustainable design and materials.

👏 We extend our appreciation to our speakers and sincere thanks to the iCongress organizers for a stimulating and well-organized event!



SustDesignTex is funded by the European Union through the Horizon Europe program. The views and opinions expressed in this post are solely those of the authors of the content and do not necessarily reflect those of the EU or the Research Executive Agency (REA). Neither the EU nor the REA can be held responsible for these views.

👏 We’re proud to share that Professor Marcin Barburski, coordinator of the SustDesignTex project, has been recognized as a Laureate of the Intelligent Development Leader 2025 Award! 🏆

He is being honored for his outstanding contributions to the development of technical textile structures for use in composites, as well as woven structures for conveyor belts—including the implementation of an innovative tubular conveyor belt design based on a woven structure.

This award also highlights his commitment to promoting and communicating the societal benefits of research and innovation.

Huge congratulations on this well-deserved recognition! 👏

From January 22-24, conference brought together 120+ participants from 13 countries at Lodz University of Technology to explore innovations beyond textiles. With expert keynotes, groundbreaking research, and industry-academia collaborations, the conference focused on mechanical textile recycling, circular economy, AI-driven sustainability, and the EU Textile Strategy. A dynamic roundtable and project discussions further strengthened future partnerships. 🌱🤝

InnovaTex2025 International Conference From January 22 to 24, 2025, Lodz University of Technology welcomed over 120 participants from 13 countries for InnovaTex2025, an international conference dedicated to the latest advancements in textiles and materials engineering. This year’s theme, “Beyond Textiles: Materials Engineering for th...

Exhibition during InnovaTex2025 conference

Circular Creation
green solutions in textile, fashion and product design
22-24.01.2025

InnovaTex 2025 International Conference
The exhibition showcases projects in the field of sustainable fashion as well as material research used in the design of textiles and products. Circular solutions address both the materials themselves and design strategies, including recycling, upcycling, and zero-waste. The works of artists/designers – faculty members of the Faculty of Material Technologies and Textile Design at Lodz University of Technology – and their students, young creators from the undergraduate and graduate Design program, are on display.

Participants:
Dr. hab. Aleksandra Wereszka, Dr. hab. Katarzyna Zimna, TUL Prof., Dr. Emil Saryusz-Wolski, Wiktor Angiel, Anastasiia Burlak, Urszula Chlebicka, Lina Kamińska, Gabriela Kozula, Michalina Nowosad, Kamil Saleh, Natalia Śrubas

Students’ supervisors:
Dr. hab. Aleksandra Wereszka, Dr. Andrzej F***r, Dr. hab. Eng. Zbigniew Mikołajczyk, TUL Prof., Dr. Eng. Magdalena Owczarek

Exhibition curator: Katarzyna Zimna, PhD, TUL Prof.
Poster design: Anna Szumigaj Badziak, PhD, TUL Prof.

Exhibition address: Lodz University of Technology, Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, ‘Winter Garden’, 2nd floor, Stefanowskiego 1/15, Lodz, Poland

We are thrilled to announce that our patent, “PLA BASED COMPOSITE MATERIAL, METHOD OF MANUFACTURING PLA-BASED COMPOSITE MATERIAL, USE OF PLA-BASED COMPOSITE MATERIAL”, has been awarded the 🥈 Silver Medal for Best International Invention and Innovation by the National Research Council of Thailand during the prestigious IENA 2024 International Trade Fair for Ideas, Inventions, and New Products held from October 26–28 in Nuremberg, Germany! 🌍💡

This recognition is a testament to the innovation and sustainability of our solution, developed under the "Sustainable Industrial Design of Textile Structures for Composite" project 🌱🧵, funded by the European Union under the Horizon Europe program 🇪🇺.

A huge congratulations to our patent authors:
👩‍🔬 Dr. Eng. Paulina Byczkowska
👨‍🔬 Dr. Emil Saryusz-Wolski
👨‍🔬 Dr. hab. Eng. Marcin Barburski, prof.TUL
👨‍🔬 Prof. Nawar Kadi
👨‍🔬 Prof. Mikael Skrifvars

Congratulations to the entire SustDesignTex team! We look forward to celebrating many more outstanding achievements together in the future. 🚀👏

The two-month staff exchange program in the SustDesignTex project at the university of Zaragoza has wrapped up, making a remarkable journey for seven researchers from Lodz University of Technology(TUL).

From producing sustainable composite materials for firefighting drones to creating textile sensors, this collaboration achieved significant milestones in sustainability. Beyond research, the team participated in cultural and academic activities, building long lasting network between the institutions.

TUL researchers wrap up a fruitful exchange at the University of Zaragoza As part of the SustDesignTex short-term staff exchange program, seven researchers from Lodz University of Technology (TUL) participated in a two-month exchange at the University of Zaragoza in Spain. The program offered a rich blend of research, collaboration, and cultural exchange, leading to remar...