Innovation meets sustainability when young researchers shape the textiles of the future

Esmeralda Marku, Sanabel Abdulbawab, Quazi Shahrul Islam and Matilda Falk are now actively working on their respective roles in the interdisciplinary project led by Nawar Kadi, Professor at the Department of Textile Technology. The project aims to cover the entire textile chain, from raw material to finished product. The research students are working with using, recycling, and valuing agricultural waste and other unused resources to create textiles. The goal is to develop materials that are both sustainable and functional, and the new solutions found can contribute to opportunities for industry and society at large.

What is your research project about?

Esmeralda Marku, doctoral student at the Department of Textile Technology:

My research investigates how textiles can be developed into smart garments that monitor vital signs such as heart rate and blood pressure in a comfortable way. The goal is to create solutions that adapt to individual needs and support more personalised and precise care."

Sanabel Abdulbawab, doctoral student at the Department of Textile Technology:

"My work focuses on improving the mechanical properties of textile materials produced from local waste by adding microfibrillated cellulose (MFC). This approach not only strengthens textiles but also promotes the sustainable use of renewable resources."

Quazi Shahrul Islam, doctoral student at the Department of Business Administration and Textile Management:

"My research is about converting bio-based agricultural waste into textiles to reduce dependence on primary resources such as wood and cotton, support sustainable waste management, and create new opportunities for the textile industry and farming communities. By studying existing methods of agro-waste valuation, regional access and economic feasibility, my work aims to establish a model that is suitable for local development."

Matilda Falk, doctoral student at the Department of Design:

"In my research in textile design, I am investigating sustainable processes for Swedish residual wool and natural dyes through regenerative design methods."

The doctoral students' work is included in the project Local Bio-Based Residual Streams with Potential Use in Textile and Fashion Industry (LBRSTex), which is based on previous research at the Swedish School of Textiles. 

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Esmeralda Marku, research profile
Sanabel Abdulbawab, research profile
Quazi Shahrul Islam, research profile
Matilda Falk, research profile