AITEX-Asociación de Investigación de la Indsutria Textil y Cosmética international non profit private

AITEX is a leading Spanish Research and Technology Organisation with extensive expertise in the research, development, testing and validation of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and advanced textile-based protection systems, particularly for defence and Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) protection. Its capabilities cover protective and multifunctional textiles, advanced materials, thermal and ergonomic comfort, durability, smart textiles and the integration of sensing and detection technologies into protective equipment. In the CBRN field, AITEX conducts research on personal and collective protection, Detection, Identification and Monitoring (DIM), sensors and advanced protective materials. Research includes multilayer and nanofibre-based structures combining filtration, adsorption and active protection, as well as functional materials for monitoring and mitigating exposure to hazardous agents.