Innovation

A forward-thinking mindset

In a fast-moving, globalized market, companies must be able to adapt swiftly by fostering innovation, creativity, and responsibility. Our experience enables us to become frontrunners in the production of natural-based knitted fabrics, offering sustainable values and innovative solutions.

Advanced R&D
Focusing on new production techniques, innovative materials, and creative applications, we’ve developed projects featuring textiles that respond to external stimuli, alternatives to animal leather, and numerous other R&D initiatives that reflect our commitment to rethinking conventional practices with a forward-thinking mindset.
Impact Reduction
Through conscious waste management approaches and the implementation of circular value‑chain models, we prioritize water efficiency and reutilization, explore natural dye techniques, and embrace renewable fibers to reduce our environmental footprint, offering sustainable textile solutions.
Improved Manufacturing
To improve textile manufacturing, we’re testing advanced technologies to enhance efficiency and precision. From AI-assisted production that automatically detects defects, to robotics automation systems and smart finishing processes, we are raising the standard of quality and performance at every stage.

Projects in progress

It all happens in our factory, a smart hub where “magic happens”, where a wide range of natural-based, smart materials are created in a responsible, fully transparent way. Over the years, it has become a pivotal epicentre, a hub and network between Technological Centres, Universities, and Knowledge Centres.

Within the scope of textile circularity, we are testing textile coatings that incorporate waste materials that would otherwise be discarded, such as almond shells, old tennis balls, and more.

We are also developing medical textiles designed to help combat certain conditions or improve the daily lives of people with specific health needs.

By implementing innovative technologies such as automation and robotics, we are enhancing internal logistics and helping adapt the textile sector to Industry 4.0.

Natural dyeing processes are being tested using organic materials, from thyme to microalgae, alongside the production of circular knitted fabrics with 30% resin.

"Most people buying a t-shirt have no idea about the type of processes, the technology, and the science behind it."

Pedro Magalhães - Head of Innovation

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