The R&D department focuses on innovation in textiles and clothing. We follow the tradition of the Institute for Chemical Fibre Processing (ICFP) and specialise in research, development and testing of new materials and technologies, including quality verification and expert advice for the textile industry.
Main Activities Include
Research and development projects at a national and international level.
Verification of processability of textile materials.
Sampling of woven and knitted fabrics.
Development of new textile products and innovation of existing products.
Cooperation with national and foreign laboratories and ensuring testing of textile materials by standard and special methods.
We have equipment for sampling woven and knitted fabrics:
Woven fabrics: Our laboratory equipment includes a warping machine, a sizing unit and a sampling needle weaving loom with a sheet shed device, which enables the preparation of small samples of various designs from standard and special yarns. It is used to validate new materials and simulate production conditions. We are able to prepare a sample from as little as 1 spool.
Knitted fabrics: we use small-diameter, large-diameter and flat weft knitting machines for sampling, which allows flexible verification of new designs.
SINTEX, a.s. is a recognized partner of Czech and foreign organizations engaged in research and development related to textile topics. We coordinate and participate in national and international research and development projects that contribute to the development of new textiles with higher added value. These projects expand the application possibilities of our products and open up new markets.
EU Programmes
We have successfully participated in projects within 6. and 7th Framework Programmes of the EU and Horizon (H2020).
International Cooperation
We participated in the EUREKA and CORNET programmes, which support international cooperation in research and development.
National Programmes
We have extensive experience with Czech R&D programmes such as IMPULS, TIP, TRIO and APLIKACE (MIT), as well as ALFA, EPSILON and TREND (TAČR).
Thanks to our projects we are able to develop new technological processes, improve the quality of our products and bring innovative textile products to the market.
Project Title | New generation of functionalized nanostructures in innovative technologies for air filtration, food media processing, biomedicine and cosmetics
Subproject 2: Advanced nanofibrous structures for filtration of oils, beer and spirits | |
Project Reg. No. | CZ.01.01.01/07/23_013/0001301 | |
Program | OP PIK, COOPERATION – CLUSTERS – CALL I. (01_23_013) | |
Provider | Ministry of Industry and Trade | |
Project Participants | Nanoprogress, SINTEX, VŠCHT Praha, BIONERGO – KOMPLEX Kolín | |
Project Duration | 05/2023 – 04/2026 | |
Project Objective | The aim of subproject 2 is to develop nanofibre technology for efficient and gentle filtration of vegetable oils, beer and spirits. The new solutions minimise pressure losses, preserve quality and increase the content of biologically active substances in the filtered products. | |
Project Title | Elimination of microplastics from the waste water from automatic washing machine | |
Project Reg. No. | FW10010030 | |
Program | TREND – Technology Leaders | |
Provider | TAČR | |
Project Participants | SINTEX, TU Liberec | |
Project Duration | 01/2024 – 06/2026 | |
Project Objective | The aim of the project is to develop, verify and optimize filtration systems that enable efficient retention of microplastics from wastewater generated during textile washing. This will lead to the elimination of negative environmental impacts of microplastics directly at the source of pollution. The filtration system will consist of a microfibre filter installed directly at the outlet of the waste water from the automatic washing machines or a complex filtration system ready for installation outside the washing machine. In particular, optical and spectroscopic methods of testing the wastewater before and after filtration will be used to evaluate the performance of the developed systems.The project “Elimination of microplastics from wastewater of automatic washing machines” is co-financed with state support from the Technology Agency of the Czech Republic under the TREND Programme. This project was funded under the National Recovery Plan from the European Recovery and Resilience Facility. | |
The project “Elimination of microplastics from wastewater of automatic washing machines” is co-financed with state support from the Technology Agency of the Czech Republic under the TREND Programme. This project was funded under the National Recovery Plan from the European Recovery and Resilience Facility.
Project Title | Multifunctional textiles using the heat radiated from the human body | |
Project Reg. No. | FW12010015 | |
Program | TREND – Technology Leaders | |
Provider | TAČR | |
Project Participants | SINTEX, INOTEX, TU Liberec | |
Project Duration | 03/2025 – 12/2027 | |
Project Objective | The aim of the project is to research and develop particle systems and lightweight, vapour-permeable textiles capable of efficiently reflecting infrared radiation emitted by the human body. The resulting textiles will promote an increase in skin temperature and provide the user with optimal thermal comfort. They will be an alternative to conventional sandwich insulation. | |
Project Title | Substitution of synthetic with biodegradable
cellulose fibers in functional textiles | |
Project Reg. No. | LUE241018 | |
Program | INTER-EXCELLENCE II – Sub-programme INTER-EUREKA – NETWORK PROJECT | |
Provider | Ministry of Education | |
Project Participants | SINTEX, VŠCHT Praha, HeiQ AeoniQ GmbH | |
Project Duration | 03/2025 – 12/2027 | |
Project Objective | The project focuses on the research and development of textiles prepared from a new class of Manmade Cellulosic Fibers (MMCF) with the aim of modifying their properties to suit advanced material applications and to compete with and replace synthetic
fibers from fossil sources. | |
Project Title | Textile structures for high frequency sound absorption and electromagnetic radiation shielding | |
Project Reg. No. | CZ.01.01.01/07/24_046/0005322 | |
Program | OP TAK Cooperation – CLUSTERS – CHALLENGE II. | |
Provider | Ministry of Industry and Trade | |
Project Participants | CLUTEX, TUL, SINTEX, FKT, DITF, TUM | |
Project Duration | 07/2025 – 06/2027 | |
Project Objective | The project focuses on the research and development of flexible textile-based panels with targeted absorption of high-frequency acoustic and electromagnetic noise. The resulting system will be acoustically efficient in the frequency range 10 kHz to 50 kHz with electromagnetic shielding in the range 150 MHz to 3.5 GHz. | |
Project Title | FILTER -EVAL-Verification of the efficiency of newly developed filters for food applications | |
Project Reg. No. | CZ.01.01.01/05/23_009/0004261 | |
Program | OP TAK – Innovation Vouchers – Call II. | |
Provider | Ministry of Industry and Trade | |
Project Participants | SINTEX, TZÚ Brno | |
Project Duration | 05/2024 – 01/2025 | |
Project Objective | The aim of this project is to validate the efficiency and functionality of newly developed filters with a focus on the refinement of crude Non-GMO soybean oils using innovative nanotechnology. | |
Project Title | MAGSIL – Research and development of application possibilities of ceramic nanoparticles in textile practice |
Project Reg. No. | CZ.01.01.01/05/23_009/0004448 |
Program | OP TAK – Innovation vouchers – Call II. |
Provider | Ministry of Industry and Trade |
Project Participants | SINTEX |
Project Duration | 06/2024 – 01/2025 |
Project Objective | The aim of the project is research and development of textile structures of different material composition coated with MgO or SiO2 and verification of their selected functional properties. |
Project Title | MIKRO – Testing and certification of innovative textile structures for work and sportswear | |
Project Reg. No. | CZ.01.01.01/05/23_009/0004262 | |
Program | OP TAK – Innovation Vouchers – Call II. | |
Provider | Ministry of Industry and Trade | |
Project Participants | SINTEX | |
Project Duration | 04/2024 – 01/2025 | |
Project Objective | The aim of the project is to develop special textiles with a defined amount of microplastic release during washing to meet the requirements for protective workwear or sports equipment. | |
Project Title | Hybrid lightweight low energy textile heating system, especially for clothing components | |
Project Reg. No. | CZ.01.1.02/0.0/0.0/20_321/0024468 | |
Program | OP PIK – APPLICATIONS – CALL VIII. | |
Provider | Ministry of Industry and Trade | |
Project Participants | SINTEX, ELITRONIC | |
Project Duration | 04/2021 – 05/2023 | |
Project Objective | The aim of the project was to research and develop a textile heating system for 1. and a 2nd layer of clothing. The principle of heating is to exploit the thermal conductivity of electrically conductive length materials incorporated into the fabric structure and conductive pastes applied by printing technologies. The heating is controlled by a sensor system with display, evaluation and control in a mobile application. The system is resistant to domestic wet maintenance. | |
Project Title | Textile structures combining virus protection and comfort | |
Project Reg. No. | CZ.01.1.02/0.0/0.0/20_321/0024467 | |
Program | OP PIK – APPLICATIONS – CALL VIII. | |
Provider | Ministry of Industry and Trade | |
Project Participants | SINTEX, TU Liberec, INOTEX, Research Institute of Veterinary Medicine, v. v. i. | |
Project Duration | 04/2021 – 05/2023 | |
Project Objective | The aim of the project was to develop and validate antiviral functional materials embedded in textile sandwich structures for protective drapes and antiviral textiles effective mainly against coronaviruses, including SARS-CoV-2. | |
Project Title | Reusable smart incontinence underwear | |
Project Reg. No. | CZ.01.1.02/0.0/0.0/21_374/0026712 | |
Program | OP PIK – APPLICATIONS – CHALLENGE IX. | |
Provider | Ministry of Industry and Trade | |
Project Participants | SINTEX, Brno University of Technology, Nanopharma | |
Project Duration | 09/2021 – 05/2023 | |
Project Objective | The aim of the project was to design reusable smart underwear for people with mild to moderate incontinence, equipped with an optimized sorption layer and an electronic system monitoring urine leakage via a mobile app. | |
Project Title | New textile systems with optical fibres for biomedical applications | |
Project Reg. No. | CZ.01.1.02/0.0/0.0/21_374/0027310 | |
Program | OP PIK – APPLICATIONS – CHALLENGE IX. | |
Provider | Ministry of Industry and Trade | |
Project Participants | SINTEX, OptiCE Photonics | |
Project Duration | 09/2024 – 05/2023 | |
Project Objective | The aim of the project was to develop a biomedical mattress pad with optical fibres that allow monitoring of vital signs without the need for direct contact with the patient’s body. The mat must simultaneously meet the requirements for mechanical durability, chemical stability, electrical inertness and ease of maintenance. | |
Project Title | Surgical gowns with a higher degree of barrier protection | |
Project Reg. No. | CZ.01.1.02/0.0/0.0/20_319/0024658 | |
Program | Innovation vouchers COVID-19 – V. call | |
Provider | Ministry of Industry and Trade | |
Project Participants | SINTEX, TZÚ Brno | |
Project Duration | 01/2021 – 12/2021 | |
DITEX | Spacer fabrics for ensuring thermo-physiological comfort | 2014-2016 | ||
LIOS | Energy efficient line lighting systems | 2015-2018 | ||
NANOPROGRESS II | Research and development application use of functionalized nanofiber structures including structures and intelligent coaxial nanofibers | 2015-2018 | ||
RAPACOAT | 3D raster-pattern coating of technical woven and knitted fabrics for stabbing and cutting protection | 2015-2018 | ||
NANOPROGRESS III | Research and development application use of functionalized nanofiber structures including structures and intelligent coaxial nanofibers, Subproject No. 2 – Development of composite materials with integrated nanofiber layer and functionalized nanofiber structures for industrial applications | 2015-2018 | ||
MUFTEX | Collective research – CLUTEX I. , Subproject: Multifunctional fabrics for special applications | 2016-2018 | ||
BLENABIS | Blends of Natural and Biosynthethic fibres for eco-efficient yarns and carpet | 2016-2018 | ||
ESTIM | Extreme shielding textile materials for special applications | 2016-2019 | ||
HYBRID | Hybrid Safety Products | 2016-2019 | ||
INTELUP | Intelligent upholstery of vehicles | 2016-2020 | ||
IV FLEMECOM | FLAME-retardant and heat-retardant fabrics with improved COMfort | 2017 | ||
HIVISCOM | HIgh-VISibility fabrics with improved COMfort | 2017-2018 | ||
CONNECTION II | Support for staff training II | 2017-2018 | ||
FIBFAB | Industrialization of bio-based textile fabrics for clothing applications | 2017-2018 | ||
SPETEX | CLUTEX – collaborative R&D II, Subproject: Special materials to reduce safety risks | 2017-2020 | ||
NANOPROGRESS IV | Research and development of specifically functionalized nanofibrous structures of wider application use, Subproject No. 2 – Research of Lightweight Textile Composite Materials with Integrated Nanofibrous Layer and Pure Nanofibrous Materials with Specific Functional Properties for Industrial Applications | 2017-2020 | ||
SUS-ENCA Tex | Development of functional systems based on anchoring and gradual release and transfer of active components for new value-added textiles; formaldehyde-free TPP and additives for clean production technologies | 2017-2020 | ||
MERITECH | Development of special knitted and ready-made products made of merino wool and their blends for technical and sport applications | 2018-2020 | ||
NANOPROGRESS V | Research and development of composite and purely nanofibrous structures for environmental, industrial and biomedical applications, Subproject 1 – Functionalised nanostructures for innovative environmental and food technologies, Subproject 2 – Linear composite textile formations containing nanofibres for medical applications and innovative nanostructures for technical and other applications | 2018-2020 | ||
WEATHERTEX | Development of PP textiles with improved long-term durability for outdoor applications and technical clothing | 2018-2020 | ||
MULTICOM | Special multifunctional textiles and clothing products with enhanced comfort | 2019 | ||
OCEANETS | Technological approaches for circular economy solutions in terms of prevention, recover, re-use and recycle of fishing gears to obtain added-value products in the textile industry | 2019-2020 | ||
NANOPROGRES VI | Innovation in the preparation and application of functionalized nanostructures in the fields of food, biomedicine, cosmetics and water decontamination technology , Subproject No. 2 – Research on the application of filtration membranes in the fields of water decontamination technology and food | 2019-2021 | ||
RENTEX | Protective Multifunctional Products for Rental Use | 2019-2021 | ||
3D KNIT | Novel upholstery materials based on 3D weft knitted fabrics | 2019-2021 | ||
MUFCIRC | New solutions for multifunctional textiles for the transition to a circular economy | 2019-2022 | ||
TED | Textile electronics for home care and professional use | 2019-2022 | ||
NanoFM | Development of face masks with nanofibre membrane | 2020 | ||
MEDTECH | Technology for the production of medical personal protective equipment | 2020 | ||
CHEMTEX | Chemically resistant textile products with added properties | 2020-2021 | ||
B-TEX | Barrier textiles and clothing products to protect against the elements | 2020-2022 | ||
NANOPROGRESS VII | Research into advanced nanostructures for applications in the food industry and water purification. Subproject No. 3 – Research on nanostructure-based wound candle filter technology for pool water filtration | 2020-2023 | ||
COMATEX | Development of special textile materials to reduce the risk of spreading viral infection | 2021 | ||
RUTEX | Collective research – CLUTEX VI. , Subproject: Special fabrics for tactical and response gloves | 2021-2023 | ||
