Reimagine Textile, the business innovation program aimed at the textile sector and promoted by the Mataró City Council, TecnoCampus, and the Eurecat technology center, offers entrepreneurs, startups, and textile companies new incubation facilities and a Textile Fabrication and Prototyping Laboratory (FabLAB) to foster the creation of new businesses, test new business models, and prototype innovative products.

These new facilities create an innovation ecosystem that provides the technological environment, knowledge, connections, and funding opportunities needed to support the development of new opportunities, both for young companies and for established businesses open to innovation and sustainability.

The Reimagine Textile incubator offers six growth drivers: “plug & play” facilities equipped with the necessary technologies for young companies in the sector; specialized mentoring; training focused on key 21st-century factors such as the digital and green transformation of the sector; networking and connections within the textile innovation ecosystem at both national and international levels; visibility in relevant media within the industry; and access to funding opportunities to support their growth.

The Reimagine Textile FabLAB for experimentation and prototyping is located on the ground floor of the Eurecat Mataró headquarters, directly connected to the Reimagine Textile incubator, the university, and the Eurecat technology center. This combination makes the space a valuable opportunity for users to access expert technological guidance and discover opportunities to develop business ideas.

The FabLAB space offers users a fully equipped cutting and sewing area, digital fabrication tools such as sublimation, laser cutting, embroidery, and 3D printing, as well as a projection room with a capacity for twelve people. In addition to professional equipment and expert staff, the FabLAB also provides access to catalogs of innovative and sustainable materials and connections with trusted suppliers such as Coats, the world’s leading industrial thread company. “Innovation is one of our strategic pillars at Coats. We are delighted to be part of this ecosystem and look forward to supporting Spanish companies in their creativity with our sustainable and eco-friendly products,” says Feridun Ayirga, Commercial Director for Apparel and Footwear EMEA at Coats.

The service is fully funded by the PECT project until December 2021. Those interested in learning more about the space and the type of services offered can request an informational session through the reservation website.

Currently, the Reimagine Textile incubator hosts 15 startups in the high-performance program and 11 in the incubation program: Zer Era, Heggy Bags, The Running Republic, Evix, Mimosa, Julia G. Escribà, Leser Yoga, Melic, Virtual Showroom, Laxa Ibèrica, Neon, Redpanty, Brauvoir, Pro-Stetic, Owl, infinit Denim, Infinite Athletic, Newex, Hemp & Love, Mambo Hungle, Nia Organics, Uma Intimates, Mushi, Mumu Knit, New Elephant, and Helmet Workwear.

Testimonials from our startups:

“Being part of Reimagine Textile allows us to grow and stay in constant motion.”

Paolo Quagliotti, founder and CEO of The Running Republic

“Reimagine Textile is helping us be part of the transformation process in the fashion world.”

Ane Castro and Núria Costa, co-founders of Zer Era.

“With the support of Reimagine Textile, we attended several major entrepreneurship fairs and were connected with various partners to explore collaborations and funding opportunities.”

Marc Millet, Nil Oleaga, and Lucas Llobet, co-founders of Evix Safety.