EASME

EASME is a European Union executive agency that supports small and medium-sized enterprises and promotes innovation in Europe. It manages projects in the areas of small and medium-sized enterprises, as well as the environment, energy, and maritime sectors, funded by COSME, LIFE, and EMFF. EASME organizes the European Sustainable Energy Week and serves industries such as environmental management, energy production, and maritime activities.

Kristalina Georgieva

Vice President

Past deals in Textiles

Creazioni Digitali

Grant in 2019
Creazioni Digitali is a large format textile digital printing company.

Manufacturas ARPE

Grant in 2019
Manufacturas ARPE is the first company in the country to specialise in manufacturing and personalising microfiber cloths and towels with images, using printing systems based on digital technology.

ThermoSiv

Grant in 2019
ThermoSiv Technologies specializes in developing advanced heating solutions, focusing on energy efficiency, safety, and health. The company has created ThermoFabric products that utilize carbon-based conductive materials to provide safe and effective far-infrared therapy. These fabrics emit therapeutic rays within the 8-14 micron spectrum, allowing users to warm themselves efficiently while reducing energy consumption during colder months. ThermoSiv addresses critical needs in heating technology that have often been overlooked, offering innovative solutions that promote both comfort and well-being.

Natural Dyer

Grant in 2018
Naturaldyer.com is an innovative web platform to promote digital weaving and natural dyeing choosing yarns and pigments creating new and original custom textiles products.

Coating Plasma Innovation

Grant in 2018
Coating Plasma Innovation is a pioneering company in cold plasma surface treatment. Located in the south of France, CPI offers its expertise in cold plasma surface treatment at atmospheric pressure or under vacuum to professionals of packaging, printing, polymer transformations and textiles. CPI is one of the only companies in the world capable of offering complete roll-to-roll turnkey atmospheric plasma solutions, as stand-alone equipment or integrated into the customer’s production line.

Hilados Egarfil

Grant in 2018
Hilados Egarfil is a textile products manufacturer based out of Spain. Since its founding in 1963, Grupo Egarfil has been dedicated to the manufacture and sale of long-fibre worsted yarns. This group of family-operated companies has shown itself, over its half-century-long history, capable of renewal and progress towards meeting the new demands of the market. The company’s accumulated know-how and expertise, combined with the dynamism of recent additions to its workforce, has produced a team that has what it takes to reach its goals in an effective way.

MAZZINIICI

Grant in 2018
MAZZINIICI operates from 50 years in the aero textile sector by designing, building and installing systems for air treatment, conditioning and humidification. Starting from aspiration, filtration and removal of fibers and waste and going through humidification systems and air mixture, the plants must have, as a common denominator the guarantee of achievement of thermal and humidity conditions required by each production process with minimal power and water consumption.

Synthetics International

Grant in 2018
Synthetics International is a Swiss company established in 1998. Synthetics International is strongly R&D driven and holds a variety of IP/commercial processes in the chemical business. The business is split into three units: - custom manufacturing and multi-customer products for the fine chemical market and the supply of polyfunctional cross linkers for leather, paint, resin and dyestuff industry - taylor made manufacturing equipment, like filter dryers and distillation equipment - natural products for treatment of wood Manufacturing sites are located in Spain and China. Quick responses to customer inquiries, project management and a very competitive cost structure are just some of our strengths.

Nanoleq

Grant in 2018
Nanoleq AG, established in 2017 and based in Zurich, Switzerland, specializes in the development and manufacturing of innovative electric cables using stretchable electronics. As a spinoff from ETH Zurich, the company focuses on integrating electronic functionalities into textiles, particularly for health monitoring. Its products utilize advanced conductive silicone technology to create soft sensors capable of recording vital signs such as heartbeat, electrocardiograms, and breathing patterns through comfortable and washable garments. These sensors are designed for various applications, including healthcare, sports, and workwear, with the aim of setting a standard in the health-monitoring textile market. Nanoleq is committed to facilitating the rapid development and widespread adoption of smart textiles across multiple sectors, including robotics and aerospace.

Italkem

Grant in 2017
Italkem is an Italian company that operates in the research, the development, the production, and the commercialization of chemical auxiliaries for leather finishing. It was established in 2002 by a group of expert professionals that had been working in some of the most important companies the field of chemicals for leather.

Cognetex

Grant in 2017
Cognetex produces high quality textile machinery for over 60 years. The high degree of specialization and experience in this area, has helped to make Cognetex synonymous of quality and reliability.

Novurania SpA

Grant in 2017
Novurania SpA is a textile and printing company that produces rubber coated fabrics to satisfy the market needs. The company is composed of a team of young driven people, who enjoy “getting it done”. They understand that tolerance for diverging opinions and teamwork is what makes the difference to its customers, who trust in them to help solve their application problems. But in this drive to get it done, the team never forget absolute respect for the environment and quality and safety for our customers and our workforce. Being flexible, fast and versatile in developing new products and technologies is what sets the company apart from its competitors. Its customers cover many different industries and are located in different parts of the world.

Italkem

Grant in 2017
Italkem is an Italian company that operates in the research, the development, the production, and the commercialization of chemical auxiliaries for leather finishing. It was established in 2002 by a group of expert professionals that had been working in some of the most important companies the field of chemicals for leather.

SmartLife

Grant in 2017
SmartLife is a specialist in smart garment technology. It has developed innovative, patented textile sensors, electronics and firmware that are capable of detecting the body’s biophysical signals, and delivering actionable insight to users via mobile apps.

Sonovia

Seed Round in 2017
Sonovia Ltd. is an Israeli company specializing in the production of ultrasonic coatings for textiles, aimed at creating anti-bacterial and odorless fabrics. Founded in 2013 and formerly known as Nano-Textile Ltd., the company developed a unique sono-coating process that leverages cavitation, allowing for a highly effective and environmentally friendly application without the use of chemical binders. This innovative technology is applied to various textiles used in hotels, restaurants, hospitals, and clothing, including patient gowns and bedding. Additionally, Sonovia manufactures reusable masks in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The company is headquartered in Ramat Gan, Israel.

Maxitex GmbH

Grant in 2016
Maxitex GmbH is a production company that innovates products for all kinds of industry. At its location in Hausen, the company runs a number of production lines for various types of needle-felt products. Depending on the end-use of the nonwoven the fibre material can be treated in many different ways. They has the possibility of chemical and thermical treatment as well as mechanical treatment of the surface. Another possibility is the combination of all kinds of materials such as nonwoven, foam or other woven products in order to achieve certain properties. The company is committed to adding more value to any kind of nonwoven.

ADBioplastics

Grant in 2016
ADBioplastics is a startup focused on developing and commercializing custom bioplastics and additives that serve as sustainable alternatives to traditional plastics derived from fossil fuels. Their products are bio-based, originating from renewable sources such as corn, sugar cane, and sugar beet, and are designed to be compostable, fully disintegrating within three months in industrial composting conditions. ADBioplastics aims to support the circular economy and align with the EU Plastics Reduction Strategy 2030. The company offers innovative products like ADBio PLA+ and PLA-Premium, which enhance the properties of virgin PLA by improving barrier performance, thermal stability, and mechanical strength while ensuring better processability. These bioplastics cater to various sectors, including packaging, textiles, construction, 3D printing, medical applications, consumer goods, and agriculture, contributing to a more sustainable future.

Cormatex

Grant in 2016
Cormatex is a textile machinery manufacturer operating on the international markets since 1938. The company has diversified its own production becoming a leading company in the following sectors: Carding and spinning of woollen yarn, especially fine knitting yarn including cashmere, angora, camel hair and their blends with fine wool Nonwovens production lines including fibre opening and blending systems, fine openers, card feeding systems, high production cards, lap forming, cutting and wind-up systems.

ALPA

Grant in 2016
ALPA is an Italian chemical industry dedicated to the tanning sector. It was founded in 1957 in Milan from the intuition of Eng. Gualtiero Gualtieri, still maintaining the family connotation thanks to his daughter Gloria who leads her as CEO. With a production concentrated at the gates of the capital of Lombardy - in Santa Croce Sull'Arno - in Solofra - in Arzignano and located in India and Pakistan, Alpa is able to treat and work a very wide range of leathers for the production of haut-de products - the most varied product categories: footwear, bags, small leather goods, fashion, and furniture items.

Fibertech Group

Grant in 2016
FibertechGroup offers a synergy of skills aimed at exploiting technologies applicable in heterogeneous fields and apparently far from their classic adoption. FibertechGroup aims to satisfy all the requirements related to composite materials, creating fabrics with particular attention to the Pre-Preg technology of carbon fiber. Peculiarities of the group is the possibility to directly and internally manage all stages, from the creation of the fabric starting from the fiber, to its processing and its lamination, to formulation of “solvent free” resins and to impregnation. The group is proud to have a fruitful collaborationwith the Polytechnic University Supsi of Manno (Ticino, Switzerland), for technical and engineering aspects of its activity.

ILSA

Grant in 2016
ILSA specializes in design and construction of equipment for dry-cleaning and systems for the care of textiles. It operates in a number of countries through a network of distributors or directly with its affiliates. It is a strongly technologically oriented company.

Bierrebi Italia

Grant in 2016
Bierrebi Italia S.r.l. specializes in designing and manufacturing automatic machines that cut fabric into specific patterns for the garment industry. Incorporated in 1963 and based in Sasso Marconi, Italy, with an additional office in Doral, Florida, the company produces machinery suitable for a range of products, including active wear, underwear, lingerie, and non-woven materials. Bierrebi operates a global network of agents, ensuring the efficient performance of its equipment for customers worldwide. The company also engages in the assembly of die-cutting and CNC (computer numerical control) machinery, catering to various sectors such as clothing, medical, and automotive.

C H Mueller

Venture Round in 2016
C H Mueller is a manufacturer specializing in laminations and coatings for a diverse range of industries, including automotive, medical, and transportation. The company focuses on creating textile and leather-based products, utilizing environmentally friendly and recyclable materials. C H Mueller's expertise lies in developing technical textiles and hybrid composite materials that integrate plastics and metals, as well as natural leather. Their offerings cater to various applications, such as automotive interiors, medical and hygiene products, lightweight construction, and filtration systems, making them a versatile player in the market for innovative material solutions.

Wearable Technologies

Seed Round in 2016
Wearable Technologies Limited specializes in the design, manufacture, and distribution of intelligent clothing embedded with washable electronics, catering to consumer, industrial safety, and emergency service markets both in the United Kingdom and internationally. The company offers a diverse range of products, including LED-embedded jackets, safety vests, parkas, and various accessories under the ICEid, Visijax, and ElekTex brands. With over 50 granted patents, Wearable Technologies has established itself as an early leader in integrating fabric sensor controls into clothing. Their products are utilized by workers across various sectors, including industry, local government, military, and police forces. The company sells its offerings through retailers in the UK and the US, as well as online globally. Additionally, Wearable Technologies is developing an IoT platform aimed at creating a "connected worker" environment, collaborating with partners for data connectivity and systems integration. Founded in 2011 and based in Enderby, UK, the company also operates in China, emphasizing innovation in the rapidly growing wearable technology sector.

Sqetch

Seed Round in 2016
Sqetch is an online platform for fashion brands to find a suitable supplier or manufacturer. Finding the right supplier is complicated. Sqetch makes it easy. We connect fashion brands to manufacturers and suppliers with our B2B sourcing network and matchmaking platform to support your business along the entire supply chain. Exciting news: Beginning 2020 Sourcebook and Sqetch have joined forces for a bigger, better sourcing platform. In addition to digital matchmaking Sqetch Agency curates and organises a range of innovation platforms including hackathons, exhibitions, conferences and think tanks, to catalyse the digital and sustainable transformation of the fashion and textiles industry. Consulting and Events Services for the Fashion and Textiles Industry: • Free online networking and sourcing platform • Customised Partnership packages • B2B events management: Trade fair exhibitions, Conferences, Hackathons, Workshops • Industry insights: Sustainability, Transparency, Technology, Innovation

Varvel SpA

Venture Round in 2016
Varvel designs gearboxes and variators as well as in the production of a unique kit form, common to all gearbox series. Since 1955, the Varvel Group has been making gearboxes and variators for light industry applications. A reliable international partner that offers customized solutions in accordance with a strict set of socially responsible guidelines. “Varvel innovation” links new synergies worldwide: a trend towards the future that enabled the company to become a fit partner capable of overcoming the challenges of globalized economy thanks to the quality expressed through its range of gearboxes and variators as well as in the relationship with all of its stakeholders.

Cognetex

Grant in 2015
Cognetex produces high quality textile machinery for over 60 years. The high degree of specialization and experience in this area, has helped to make Cognetex synonymous of quality and reliability.

Nearchimica

Grant in 2015
Nearchimica is a chemical company that produces auxiliaries for the textile industry.

Aleph S.r.l.

Grant in 2015
Aleph S.r.l., founded in 1999 and based in Lurate Caccivio, Italy, specializes in designing and manufacturing large format digital industrial printers for the textiles and graphics industries. The company provides a diverse range of products, including industrial printers capable of printing on various fibers and utilizing different types of dyes, catering to applications in fast fashion, high fashion, interior decoration, and sportswear. Aleph also manufactures studio inkjet printers for medium production runs and sample printers for limited production, alongside industrial sublimation printers that emphasize speed and quality. In addition to printers, the company offers fabric drying systems, transfer paper drying systems, and various consumables, including inks and treatment pastes. Aleph’s proprietary software is designed for the commercial use of its printers, ensuring high-quality performance and environmental sustainability. The company sells its products through distributors in several countries, including Italy, Britain, Greece, Turkey, and India, and provides reliable after-sale technical support to its clients.

ECOALF

Grant in 2015
ECOALF is an SME that design and market high quality textile products and accessories made of recycled materials. The brand offers a conscious alternative with no compromise. Perhaps most importantly, it provides a practical demonstration that there is absolutely no need to continue depleting the Earth’s natural resources for the sake of production. ECOALF was created by Javier Goyeneche in 2012.

Cibitex

Grant in 2015
Established in 1975, Cibitex is a highly specialized Italy-based manufacturer of textile finishing machinery, providing state of the art technologies, as well as a wide range of consulting, pre and post-sales services. At Cibitex we design our own products and select the best raw materials and components, in order to deliver our customers the highest level of quality, efficiency, reliability, and ease of use. Cibitex spends all its efforts to be a sustainable company. Cibitex manufactures efficient technologies that reduce power consumption and allow our customers to respect the environment and save money. Cibitex's commitment to excellence is underlined by its worldwide customers' recognition and a large percentage of multiple installations.

Nastritex

Grant in 2015
Nastritex produces and markets innovative fabrics and materials to support all the production technologies of compact cosmetics.

Calvo Izquierdo

Grant in 2015
Calvo Izquierdo is a manufacturer based in Requena, Spain, specializing in bandages, technical textiles, and a variety of medical-hospital products. The company focuses on delivering high-quality items that meet the needs of healthcare professionals and end-users. It operates with modern facilities that adhere to strict quality standards, certified under ISO 9001 and ISO 13485. Calvo Izquierdo emphasizes innovation and research and development, enabling it to design and produce a wide range of bandages and technical textiles tailored to client specifications. In addition to its proprietary vendari brand, the company also manufactures products for various internationally recognized brands, offering solutions such as temperature-maintaining bandages, antibacterial bandages, and compression measurement devices.

Camiceria Giovanni Taccaliti

Seed Round in 2015
Camiceria Giovanni Taccaliti is a manufacturer of high quality and tailored men's shirts. It was founded in the early 1900s as Manifattura Marchigiana Busti and Berretti specialized in corsets and caps. In the 20s, the company changed, starting to produce man shirts according to new market needs.

MST-MASCHINENBAU GmbH

Grant in 2015
MST-Maschinenbau production of machines for the processing of natural and synthetic fibers. The company's production program is geared to tailor-made machines and systems - a factor that offers the optimum solution for all customer problems.

James Robinson Fibres

Grant in 2014
James Robinson Fibres is an independent manufacturer, stockholder, and supplier of manmade staple fibres and recycled textile wastes.
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