The project “HempTuft — Sustainable, Recyclable Textile Carpets Made from Natural Plant Fibers” (CORNET, FKZ: 01IF00406C) has been carried out since July 1, 2025, by the Faserinstitut Bremen e.V. in collaboration with the Institute for Floor Systems at RWTH Aachen e.V. (TFI), Aachen, Germany, and the Technical University of Liberec (TUL), Liberec, Czech Republic, under the coordination of the Forschungskuratorium Textil e.V. (FKT), Berlin, Germany, and Klastr technické textilie, z.s. (CLUTEX), Liberec, Czech Republic, has been conducting research on the development of fully recyclable carpet flooring based on natural fibers and biopolymers.

The “Ufomesche” research project focuses on developing environmentally friendly and functionally optimized menstrual underwear. To replace fossil-based, petrochemical plastics such as polyester, sustainable bioplastics, bio-based fibers, and natural fibers are being investigated as raw materials. In addition, a new, standards-compliant method for testing the menstrual process is being developed to ensure the optimal textile structure for an improved feeling of dryness and greater user acceptance.