Morocco's textile industry, a major economic contributor, employs 200,000 people, with women comprising 60% of this workforce. This sector, significant in societal, economic, and industrial terms, exported €3.8 billion of textiles to the EU in 2022. However, it faces environmental challenges due to high water
and chemical use. The HEMPTEX project
seeks to address these issues by introducing
hemp as a sustainable alternative, requiring
less water and minimal pesticides. Hemp's
strong, durable, and anti-bacterial fibers are
ideal for high-value textiles. With Synergy
between HOGENT, ESITH and AMITH,
HEMPTEX aims to reduce environmental
impacts, spur economic growth, and create job opportunities through capacity building, R&D for valuable hemp-based products & new courses in ESITH’s curriculum to include hemp production. The project, aligned with SDGs 9 and 8, promotes sustainable practices and innovation, positioning HEMPTEX as a key player in enhancing Morocco's textile
sustainability.
HEMPTEX is een onderzoeksproject van FTILab.
Sheilla Odhiambo
Alexandra De Raeve
31/08/2024 - 31/08/2029
VLIR-UOS
VLIR-UOS TEAM
AMITH
ESITH