ICHAT Project – Industrialization of Textiles Hemp
An innovative collective initiative for the future of textile hemp
The ICHAT project brings together committed stakeholders from across the entire hemp textile value chain. Their shared goal is to reduce the risk of future industrial investments by analyzing the best technologies for utilizing hemp fiber in textiles, focusing on three areas:
- Development of Economic Models for Value Chains
- Analysis of Technical Pathways
- Life Cycle Assessment and Eco-Score Evaluation
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Launch of the ICHAT Project
The Hemp European Hub is launching the ICHAT project: an innovative collective initiative for the future of textile hemp! We are delighted to announce the launch of the ICHAT (Industrialisation Chanvre Textile) project, in partnership with committed actors from across the textile hemp value chain: Corderie Meyer Sansboeuf, Eco-Technilin, FRD-CODEM, …
Start of construction: October 2024
Completion of work: end of 2027
Schemes: Grand Est Region – Grand Est ERDF – Hauts de France ERDF – Normandy EAFRD
Budget: US$6.5 million
Project leader: Hemp European Hub
