Materials for fashion and luxury
Fashion & luxury: innovating without losing authenticity
The fashion and luxury materials sector must reconcile creativity, quality and sustainability. Companies seek innovative materials to design differentiated, eco-designed products with new functionalities — without compromising aesthetics or craftsmanship.
Carnot MICA, creativity and innovation for fashion and luxury
Carnot MICA develops tailor-made materials and innovative processes that enrich fashion and luxury creations. Our solutions combine technical performance, environmental responsibility and brand value enhancement.
Personalization & marking / traceability / anti-counterfeiting
Permanent laser marking for traceability; laser texturing for material effects (iridescence, gloss, deep black…), etc.
Functional textiles
Development of a 100% recyclable elastic fiber as an alternative to elastane; eco-designed materials for luxury ready-to-wear; sustainable alternatives to toxic textile finishes (urea/formaldehyde easy-care treatments, perfluorinated water repellents, halogenated flame retardants), etc.
Energy & environmental transition in the textile industry
Use of AI to minimize energy consumption and environmental impact; reduction of carbon footprint in textile processes; development of self-diagnostic tools for industrial water consumption; eco-efficient cleaning using supercritical CO₂ for cellulosic textiles, etc.
Additive manufacturing
Hybrid PIM processes for complex parts; photopolymerizable resins for ultra-high-definition small components, etc.
Active materials
Superhydrophobic plasma-polymerized treatments compatible with textiles; controlled-release textiles; sensor integration via embroidery or directly into woven/knitted structures; innovative inks for traceability, etc.
Assembly & micromachining / in-line quality control
Laser drilling with variable geometries; laser micro-cutting for watchmaking and jewelry; non-contact inspection of reflective parts; in-line defect detection; welding of precious materials, etc.
Textile durability
Recycling across the fashion & textile value chain (mechanical, thermomechanical and chemical recycling); textile quality control (REACH, OEKO-TEX®, microfiber release, multiphysics durability), etc.
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Proofs of concept: when research becomes innovation
Discover our success stories, outstanding collaborations between Carnot MICA and industrial partners. These tangible achievements showcase the strength of our expertise, the impact of our innovations, and the value created for companies developing materials for the fashion and luxury sectors, as well as for researchers. An inspiring showcase of projects transformed into industrial success.
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Supporting businesses
Carnot MICA supports companies by providing scientific expertise and state-of-the-art facilities. From idea to implementation, we co-develop innovative materials solutions for the fashion and luxury sectors to accelerate our industrial partners’ development and strengthen their competitiveness.
Innovate with Carnot MICA
The mission of Carnot MICA is to support companies throughout their innovation projects and the development of materials for the fashion and luxury sectors by offering tailored solutions across the entire value chain, from fundamental research to industrial application, with a single dedicated point of contact. This support is provided free of charge.