iTechStyle Awards: Meet the winners!

Two of the winning projects at the iTechStyle Awards were co-financed by COMPETE 2020! Come and find out more!

The companies Inovafil, FLM Têxtil, TMG Textiles, Bordados Oliveira, Pafil and Têxteis Penedo were the big winners of the latest edition of the iTechStyle Awards, presented on the first day of the iTechStyle Summit. Among the contenders for the innovation awards were 69 fabrics, 40 finished products and 82 accessories on display at the iTechStyle Showcase.

In the best product category, two winners stood out:

ImpacTex from TMG Textiles, co-funded by COMPETE 2020, which integrates textile materials into protective equipment for motorcyclists, offering expansion and impact absorption properties.

Prothese Swimsuit by FLM Textiles, a swimsuit adapted for post-mastectomy.

In the best fabric category, Inovafil won the prize with Terramori, an article made up of 90 per cent organic cotton and 10 per cent Portuguese silk, developed in collaboration with a national silk producer.

In accessories, Bordados Oliveira won with Multicolour 3D Square Print.

Special prizes were also awarded:

• In the Smart category, Pafil stood out with the Exoskeleton, a project co-funded by COMPETE 2020 that reduces the physical effort of seamstresses.

• In the sustainability category, Têxteis Penedo was honoured with a cotton and linen dressing gown.

These awards are a testament to innovation and excellence in the Portuguese textile industry, reinforcing the positive impact of EU funds in promoting competitiveness and sustainability.