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LYOCELL FILAMENTS FOR CIRCULAR TEXTILES www.cellfil.eu Images: © Lenzing / Shutterstock Content: RTDS Group GROUP Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily refl ect those of the European Union or the European Research Executive Agency (REA). Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them. Grant agreement ID: 101135042 PARTNERS Project Coordination and Communication RTDS Group E-mail: cellfi [email protected] Technical Coordination Lenzing Group E-mail: offi [email protected] CONTACTS The CELLFIL project aims to advance and validate key production processes across the textile industry value chain, with a focus on fi ve specifi c objectives to enable post-project scale-up of Lyocell fi lament production and achieve circular economy goals: Optimise Lyocell fi lament feedstock and yarn production Enhance yarn functionalisation for diverse applications Refi ne machine settings for Lyocell fi lament fabric development Develop and validate end-user textile applications for Lyocell fi lament Analyse and optimise conditions for market acceptance and large-scale production, supporting a circular textile industry in Europe CELLFIL tackles the pressing environmental and social impacts associated with the textile industry. The global filament market is currently dominated by non-renewable materials that contribute to long degradation times and ocean pollution. There is a crucial need for sustainable, versatile, durable, and recyclable textiles. While bio-based filaments like Lyocell present a promising solution, their adoption demands significant investment and innovation across the value chain. OBJECTIVES CHALLENGE Enhance yarn functionalisation Refi ne machine settings for Develop and validate end-user textile Analyse and optimise conditions for market W O O D O R A N G E P E E L T E X T I L E W A S T E O T H E R 2 G F E E D S T O C K S K N I T T I N G W E A V I N G D Y E I N G & F I N I S H I N G G A R M E N T P R O D U C T I O N P R O T E C T I V E C L O T H I N G C A R S E A T C O V E R S S P O R T S W E A R U S E D G A R M E N T S R A G G E D C L O T H E S U S E D I N D U S T R I A L T E X T I L E S E N C O U R A G I N G E C O  C O N S C I O U S C O N S U M E R B E H A V I O U R V A L I D A T E E N D  U S E R T E X T I L E A P P L I C A T I O N S F O R L Y O C E L L F I L A M E N T P R O D U C T D E V E L O P M E N T P R O D U C T I O N & F U N C T I O N A L I S A T I O N F E E D S T O C K C O N S U M E R T E S T I N G & V A L I D A T I O N S U S T A I N A B L E T E X T I L E W A S T E Sustainable innovation in textiles is difficult due to industry fragmentation. CELLFIL will unify the value chain to advance Lyocell filaments from pilot to commercial scale. With development at an advanced pilot phase and led by industry experts, CELLFIL will bridge research gaps and push the limits of sustainable textiles. The project will develop and utilise alternative raw materials, such as orange peel, wood, textile waste, and other second-generation feedstocks, for textile production. By optimising the entire fabric production process and its intermediate steps, the project aims to replace synthetic fibers with environmentally friendly Lyocell filaments for use in recyclable end applications. SUSTAINABLE INNOVATION ACROSS THE TEXTILE VALUE CHAIN CELLFIL is set to transform the textile industry by developing sustainable Lyocell fi laments. These biobased, biodegradable, and circular raw materials will replace synthetic fi bers. CELLFIL will establish a collaborative framework to optimise the fabric production process, from raw materials to fi nal products, and demonstrate Lyocell‘s versatility across over nine applications. By involving major companies, the project will drive innovation and shape market strategies, supporting a circular textile economy in Europe by 2030. SOLUTION PROJECT CONCEPT CELLFIL FACTS Reduced landfi ll waste and ocean pollution by replacing synthetic fi bers with biodegradable Lyocell fi laments which mitigate environmental impact of the textile industry. EU Contribution: € 6, 999, 973 Total cost: € 8,838, 209 Duration: 48 months Start date: 1 June 2024 End date: 31 May 2028 Funding program: Horizon Europe Consortium: 15 partners from research and industry ENVIRONMENTAL Optimised technologies and business parameters for upscaled, sustainable production of Lyocell filaments for textiles and products with improved recyclability. ECONOMIC A sustainable and competitive European textile industry achieved through the adoption of Lyocell fi lament production across the value chain. SOCIAL EXPECTED IMPACT