Currently implemented projects:
Project Title: Mitigating Microplastics Pollution Through Advanced Baltic Cooperation
Acronym: MICROPLASTGUARD
Implementation period: 01.10.2024 - 30.09.2026
Partners:
University of Borås, Sweden– Coordinator of the Project
Lodz University of Technology, Poland
Kaunas University of Technology, Lithuania
Project Coordinator at Lodz University of Technology: dr hab. inż. Marcin Barburski, prof. uczelni
Programme: SI Baltic Sea Neighbourhood Programme - Cooperation projects
Funding Agency: Swedish Institute
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/microplastguard-bor%C3%A5s/
Short project summary:
The project aims to address the urgent issue of microplastic pollution in the Baltic Sea region, particularly focusing on the threat posed by microplastics originating from synthetic textiles. The project seeks to collaborate with stakeholders in the textile production sector to establish standardized test methods for quantifying the release of microplastic fiber during washing and to address the knowledge deficit among fashion brands and factories regarding the release of dry state microplastics during production, processing, and recycling of synthetic textiles. Additionally, the project emphasizes the essential role of scientific and social awareness, international expert networking, and discussions among businesses and policymakers in addressing these issues. Furthermore, the project aims to develop innovative coatings and finishes mitigating the emissions of microplastics from synthetic fabrics. Partnerships include Kaunas University of Technology and Lodz University of Technology.
- Baltic Hemp to Biochar (B2B)
Project Title: Harnessing Industrial Hemp Waste for Sustainable Textile and Carbon Sequestration
Acronym: Baltic Hemp to Biochar (B2B)
Implementation period: 01.12.2024 – 28.02.2026
Partners:
University of Borås, Sweden– Coordinator of the Project
Lodz University of Technology, Poland
Kaunas University of Technology, Lithuania
Project Coordinator at Lodz University of Technology: dr inż. Tsegaye Lemmi
Programme: SI Baltic Sea Neighbourhood Programme – Seed funding
Funding Agency: Swedish Institute
Short project summary:
The Baltic Hemp to Biochar (B2B) project aims to transform industrial hemp waste into biochar, a versatile material with applications in composites and textiles. Through collaboration between Sweden, Poland, and Lithuania, the project will explore innovative ways to use biochar in sustainable production processes, contributing to the circular bioeconomy. By converting hemp waste into valuable resources, B2B addresses both waste reduction and carbon sequestration, promoting climate resilience. The project will enhance cross-border cooperation, knowledge sharing, and foster the development of eco-friendly materials that can replace fossil-based alternatives in textiles and other industries.
- OPUS27
Project Title: Zrównoważone projektowanie hybrydowych (tekstylno tworzywowych), aktywnych struktur przewodzących powierzchni selektywnych częstotliwościowo (FSS) o dominującym współczynniku pochłaniania fali padającej lub zdolnościach kierunkowania wiązki odbitej
Programme: OPUS 27
Funding Agency: NCN
Implementation period: 16.01.2025 – 15.01.2028
Project coordinator: dr hab. inż. Marcin Barburski, prof. uczelni
Project title: FashionTEX – European Academy for Young Designers to Study Innovative Technologies in Digital Fashion Design (acronym: FashionTEX)
Project duration: 1 November 2023 – 31 October 2026
Programme: European Commission – Creative Europe Programme (CREA), call: CREA-CULT-2023-COOP-3
Project coordinator at Lodz University of Technology: Magdalena Owczarek PhD
Project leader: Europäisches Kulturforum e.V.
Budget: EUR 2,000,000
Partners:
The project is led by Europäisches Kulturforum e.V. (Germany), with the following partners: University of Lisbon (Portugal), Amsterdam Fashion Academy (Netherlands), Accademia Koefia (Italy), Vilnius Academy of Arts (Lithuania), Art Academy of Latvia (Latvia), Estonian Academy of Arts (Estonia), Kyiv National University of Technologies and Design (Ukraine), Academy of Arts, Architecture and Design in Prague (Czech Republic), University of Applied Sciences Zwickau (Germany), and University of Zagreb (Croatia).
FashionTEX is a three-year international project dedicated to developing competencies in digital fashion, carried out by 12 partners from 11 European countries. Its main objective is to modernize educational programs and prepare students for work in an industry where digital solutions — such as virtual garment design, 3D simulation, and digital prototyping — are becoming the standard.
The project addresses the growing gap between the rapid technological development in the fashion industry and the level of education offered by fashion universities. FashionTEX focuses on creating shared, future-oriented teaching modules while strengthening knowledge exchange between partner institutions.
As part of the project, international ATELIER courses, MAKERSPACE sessions, and innovative fashion shows are organized, including presentations using holographic technologies. The outcome of the collaboration will be a European educational framework for digital fashion, aimed at improving the quality of education, enhancing the competencies of students and lecturers, and increasing graduates’ competitiveness on the labor market.
Project media and events
Project website: FashionTEX website
Instagram: FashionTEX Instagram
Facebook: FashionTEX Facebook
YouTube: FashionTEX YouTube
Events in 2024
Partner meeting 1, 2024 Pionierskie cyfrowe projektowanie mody University of Lisbon (Portugal)
Partner meeting 2, 2024 Projekt FashionTEX - Warsztaty w Amsterdamie, FashionTEX, czyli projektowanie cyfrowej mody, Amsterdam Fashion Academy (Netherlands)
Events in 2025
Partner meeting 3, 2025 FashionTEX in UMPRUM, Architecture and Design in Prague (Czech Republic)
Open Days in PLODZ (Poland), 2025 Projekt Cyfrowa Moda
Basic and Advanced Atelier (Poland), 2025 Atelier Courises PLODZ 24/25, From Paper to Pixels,
Makerspace in Schneeberg (Germany), 2025 Makerspace Schneeberg (Niemcy),
Festival in Chemnitz (Germany), 2025 Digital Fashion FashionTEX 2025, FashionTEX: Gdzie technologia spotyka artyzm, a futuryzm staje się językiem współczesnej mody
Hologram fashion show in Amsterdam (Netherlands), 2025 Pioneering hologram fashion show in Amsterdam, YouTube: FashionTEX hologram show video
Events in 2026
Open Days in PLODZ (Poland), 2026
Basic and Advanced Atelier, 2026
Makerspace in Riga (Latvia), 2026
Festival in Riga (Latvia), 2026
Projects completed:
Project „Sustainable Industrial Design of Textile Structures for Composites” is funded by the European Union
Grant Agreement no. 101079009 Call: HORIZON-WIDERA-2021-ACCESS-03/Twinning
Project title: European Digital Readiness Strategy for Clothing Studies
Acronym: E-DRESS
Project in the frame of the ERASMUS + programme
KA 220: Cooperation Partnerships in Higher Education
Project Number: 2021-1-DE01-KA220-HED-000023124
Project duration: 1.01.2022 – 30.12 2024.
Partners:
- Technische Universität Dresden (Germany) - project coordinator
- Lodz University of Technology (Poland)
- Technical University of Liberec (Czech Republic)
- Gheorghe Asachi Technical University in Iasi (Romania)
Project leader at Lodz University of Technology: prof. Małgorzata Matusiak, Ph.D., D.Sc.
The project aims to improve the digital readiness of teaching and technical staff by creating course content for clothing studies. Open Education Resources (OER) platform will be developed in cooperation with partner HEIs. The multilingual platform (English, German, Polish, Czech, Romanian) will be developed to break the language barriers in clothing technology area.
Target Groups: teachers, academic staff, students.
Links:
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/edress-project
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/E-Dress-Project-108472898601458