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EIT Climate-KIC supported Ioncell directly offers an innovation that regenerates fibres, while enabling them to be recyclable and biodegradable
Ioncell, conceptualised out of Aalto University, provides a closed-loop technology to regenerate cellulosic fibres without using harmful chemicals.
A great article about the in the latest newsletter of EIT.
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Call for EIT RawMaterials Projects 2021 is open!
Developing raw materials into a major strength for Europe
Ioncell-F
Ioncell-F technology developed at Aalto University in collaboration with the University of Helsinki converts wood into textiles without any harmful chemicals.
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Artefacts of Remembrance: First prize in Milan glass competition
CoDe student Ariane Carde wins first prize in the Milano Vetro Under 35 competition.
Aalto's SGT Programme celebrates 20 years of transdisciplinary learning through global collaborations
At the end of May 2026, SGT Studio course celebrated its 20th anniversary during the annual SGT Final Event. Student teams presented their projects, final deliverables, and experiences from field visits in Ecuador, Kenya, Mexico, Nepal, and Vietnam.
Design at the start of the supply chain – Aalto University leads a major EU project to transform textile colouration practices
The EU Horizon-funded MELANGE project brings together design, technology and business to rethink colouration practices in the textile industry and accelerate the transition towards circular and sustainable textile systems.