At Trend Blend, our mission is to provide the textile industry with high-quality sublimation paper and ink that meet international standards. We strive to build long-term relationships with our clients by delivering exceptional products, outstanding customer service, and unparalleled support.
Sensor Instruments
Sensor Instruments Entwicklungs- und Vertriebs-GmbH has been involved in the development and manufacturing of special optoelectronic sensors since 1992. While in the early years it was mainly the industrial sectors of forming technology and glass recycling, over the years sectors were initially added in which the use of slightly modified sensor technology was possible, for example in the semiconductor industry but also in the plastics sector. Gradually, the automotive industry, medical technology, the pharmaceutical industry and more fields of industry were added. Our special know-how – especially in the field of laser technology and luminescence measurement – is now in demand all over the world in almost all branches of industry. In recent years, we have made a name for ourselves in particular in the areas of product recognition, product tracking using marker technology and plastics recycling methodes. With great commitment we love to meet the very special challenges, many well-known machine manufacturers are now among our OEM customers. Our focus is always on customer-specific problem solutions, true to our motto and driving force “Let’s make sensors more individual”. OUR PRODUCT PORTFOLIO: Sensors and measuring systems for the identification of textiles made of natural and synthetic fibers in the visible range (VIS) and in the near infrared range (NIR). We also offer sensors and measuring systems for the plastics recycling industry, such as color detection sensors, gloss detection sensors, surface and structure detection sensors, spray jet control sensors, sensors for phosphorescence measurement (TAU sensors), sensors for detecting markers and masterbatches.
Refiberd
Refiberd is a US-based startup developing AI-powered software and hardware solutions to enable circularity in the textiles and apparel industry. Our technologies include a material identification system which uses hyperspectral imaging and machine learning to accurately detect the fiber composition of textiles within 2% of actual composition, and a resale/reuse sorting system which uses RGB detection and automated quality inspection which identifies post consumer textile item defects.
Re-Fresh Global
We are Re-Fresh Global and we transform textile waste into valuable raw materials through our enzymatic hydrolysis process, driving a circular economy. We have a diverse group of experts that are specialists in biotechnology, material science, and circular economy strategies, and we are united by a shared mission to transform textile waste into valuable, sustainable resources.
PULVERA S.R.L.
Pulvera is an Italian start-up that recovers textile waste, pulverizes it using the advanced pulverization technology developed by its parent company, Casati Flock & Fibers, and uses the resulting powder to create new materials and products. Its mission is to lead companies in the textile sector toward a future that reduces waste, minimizes environmental impact, and enables a completely new, scalable, and tailor-made textile recycling process.
Matco Chemicals
MATCO CHEMICALS group is an all-round service & solutions provider to the chemical industry. MATCO CHEMICALS produces tailor-made compounds & additives and is an undisputed leader in tailormade latex formulation solutions in Europe and the Middle East. MATCO CHEMICALS also provides sourcing & trading services, valorization of overdue / off-spec chemicals and collection & management of (hazardous) chemical waste (in Belgium). MATCO CHEMICALS has recently developed a removable and recyclable latex for use in carpets.
MAPEA
As a textile recycling solution provider, Mapea recovers textile waste into technical plastics for industry. With our patented TEXTIUM technology, we give a new life to cotton waste, polyester, and polyamide as well as PET/PA blends, elastane, and PU coatings. With our expertise in grinding, densification, formulation, and compounding, we support you in your future recycling solutions
EURAMATERIALS
Based in Northern France, EuraMaterials is a French hub for sustainable competitiveness in materials and processes, with a strong focus on textiles. Since 2005, we support industrial, technological, and environmental transformations by mobilizing innovation in textiles and other materials, from R&D to industrialization, in France and across Europe. Our missions: Connect and support: We bring together companies, research centers, and technology platforms to foster collaboration, share expertise, and accelerate innovation. Turn ideas into solutions: We help transform concepts into innovation projects, prototypes, and industrial products, through engineering support, access to skills & know-how, and networks with a complete ecosystem. Enable growth: We support companies in financing research, project management, strategy, investments, … helping them to innovate and to develop sustainably. We actively foster collaboration between industry and research, enabling our members to find solutions, develop new technologies, and enter new markets. Our network includes companies and partners across Hauts-de-France, France, Europe, and internationally. We are particularly active in projects on: Technical textiles, textile recycling, and circular economy (e.g., RegioGreenTex, Re-Aps), Networking and standardization (e.g., EU-TEXTILE 2030 meta-cluster, European Technology Platform for the Future of Textiles and Clothing (ETP)), International cooperation (e.g., French-Japanese initiatives on advanced fibers ; Taiwan). By combining expertise, networks, and technological platforms, EuraMaterials helps its members innovate responsibly, scale sustainably, and transform the textile, materials, and manufacturing industries for the future.