The product developed at our Material Innovation Lab, was based on the use of ligno-cellulosic wastes obtained from the processing and manipulation of wood and the manufacture, processing and recycling of paper. We obtained a fibre that could be yarned into a fabric, to be used in textile and in selected footwear components (like the cloth lining or the insole covering).

The main advantages of the bio-based fibres are:

• No dependence from the worldwide cotton market variation (amount and price), ensuring fibre to transform into fabrics for 100% sustainable textile and footwear components articles, as well as direct fibre substitution.
• Contribution to the management of industrial waste of wood and paper industry.
• Easy introduction into textile and footwear component manufacturing: not requirements of new machinery or additional processing/manufacturing operations.

After the first public dissemination of this technology, DESINOPE was selected for Climate-KIC Accelerator 2016, a European program focused on helping SMEs with innovative and economically viable industrial solutions which contribute fighting against climate problems.