Partner Spotlight: Riga Technical University

Riga Technical University (RTU), based in Latvia, is a leader in advancing sustainable textile solutions. With expertise in chemistry, materials science, and engineering, RTU plays a vital role in the CELLFIL project. As the lead beneficiary of Work Package 4 (WP4), RTU drives the design, development, and validation of Lyocell filament (LF) yarns and fabrics for diverse textile applications.

Their cutting-edge research and focus on sustainable production are key to the project’s goal of creating circular textile solutions across industries, from performance wear to automotive textiles.

Partner Spotlight: Nordfels

Nordfels, an integral part of the CELLFIL project. Based in Austria, Nordfels is advancing the industrial-scale production of innovative yarns, a crucial step in achieving competitive pricing across the textile value chain. With extensive expertise in mechanical engineering and production process optimization, Nordfels brings significant value to the CELLFIL consortium.

Their high-tech services and experience in constructing complex production systems across various industries—including automotive and industrial sectors—make them a key asset in driving the success of CELLFIL.

Partner Spotlight: Aalto University

Aalto University, an academic partner in CELLFIL, is advancing sustainable textiles in line with the EU’s circular economy strategy. Aalto plays a leading role in defining the framework conditions essential for the sustainable, economic, and safe upscaling of Lyocell Filament Yarn (LFY) production in Europe. The university collaborates with partners to study market,
social, and regulatory factors for successful textile launches.

Aalto also explores consumer behavior, production life cycles, and social impacts to reduce CO2 footprints and enhance sustainability in performance apparel, automotive textiles, and technical products, driving circular textile solutions.

Partner Spotlight: MARTUR Fompak International

MARTUR Fompak International is a first-tier supplier and solution partner specializing in automotive seating and interior systems. With extensive experience in producing automotive textiles and a global manufacturing network, MARTUR will produce fabrics for vehicle interior parts like seats, headrests, armrests, and door panels.

As a key partner in CELLFIL, MARTUR will scale-up the production of bio-based materials and fabrics developed within the project for electric and hybrid vehicles.

This collaboration aims to replace traditional polyester and polyurethane with cellulosic, biodegradable alternatives, significantly reducing microplastic waste.

Partner Spotlight: Quantis

Quantis is a leading environmental sustainability consultancy that partners with major organizations across the globe to drive sustainable transformation and align businesses with planetary boundaries. With over 15 years of expertise, Quantis is a leader in assessing environmental impacts and driving systematic change.

As a key partner in CELLFIL, Quantis is leading the Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) to understand and quantify the environmental performance of Lyocell filament-based textiles as applied in three end-user product groups, from production processes to end-of-life.

The insights generated by this LCA will be essential for scaling up Lyocell filament production by ensuring that the technology is both sustainable and commercially viable, driving greater industry adoption.