Institut für Textiltechnik Augsburg gGmbH

The Institute for Textile Technology Augsburg (ITA Augsburg) is a textile research institution in Bavaria dedicated to the sustainable fabric cycle. As part of the ITA Group, it is affiliated with the Institute for Textile Technology at RWTH Aachen University and has been scientifically linked to Augsburg University of Applied Sciences as an affiliated institute since 2020.

The institute’s research is strongly industry-oriented. In addition to public projects, half of ITA Augsburg’s funding comes from R&D contracts with industry, making industrial collaborations of great importance. In addition to direct contract research, the institute organizes and provides research support for industrial research networks.

The institute possesses particular expertise in the recycling of secondary raw materials for the composites industry, textile processing, the analysis of end-of-life textiles, and the design of new sustainable products. Other overarching areas of focus include the application of artificial intelligence in the field of sustainable materials and processes. In addition, the institute possesses in-depth expertise in process modeling, particularly for digitalization, sensor development, and product development.

In June 2022, the ITA and Augsburg University of Applied Sciences jointly opened the Recycling Atelier, a model factory entirely dedicated to the sustainable material cycle in textile production. The Recycling Atelier emphasizes the high quality of products (upcycling) and a recycling-friendly foundation for the next generation of products (Design for Recycling), while simultaneously laying the groundwork for a novel concept for education and training in a learning factory.

Services:

• Conducting concept studies with prototype production
• Market analyses
• Workshops on the circular economy and Design for Recycling
• Nonwoven fabric production using all types of fibers
• Development and production of composite components made from recycled fibers