FiberFact
The FiberFact project focuses on measuring the recycled content and origin of textile materials to improve transparency and support the transition to a circular textile industry. Currently, there is no reliable way to verify how much recycled fibre a product contains or where it comes from, leading to challenges in regulation, risk of greenwashing, and unfair competition.
FiberFact addresses this by developing advanced analytical methods to identify and quantify recycled fibres, including both natural and synthetic materials such as polyester. Using a combination of spectroscopy, chemical analysis, and AI-driven data processing, the project creates unique 'material fingerprints' that distinguish between virgin and recycled fibres and identify their origin.
The project also aims to translate these methods into a practical pilot device for real-world testing with industry partners, and to develop an implementation roadmap aligned with upcoming regulations such as the Digital Product Passport.
FiberFact is led by Saxion and carried out by a cross-border consortium including Hochschule Münster, HAN, Textechno, Tailorlux, and several industry partners. It is funded by Interreg Deutschland–Nederland, EFRO/EFRE, and regional governments.
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