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News 06 January 2026

CleanWash: IFPEN innovates to capture plastic microfibers from professional textile washing

Every time synthetic textiles are washed, millions of plastic microfibers can be released, representing a largely invisible but significant source of pollution. To remedy this, IFP Energies nouvelles (IFPEN) has developed CleanWash, a technology that captures and recovers these microfibers directly at the outlet of professional textile washing facilities.

INNOVATING TO SUPPORT THE ENERGY TRANSITION

Sustainable mobility, renewable energies, responsible oil and gas, climate and environment: four major fields for which IFPEN develops technological solutions for industry. Learn about our offer for a sustainable energy mix.

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Innovation in a few figures

  • active patents in IFPEN’s portfolio globally
    11 000
    active patents in IFPEN’s portfolio globally
  • French and international industrial partners
    More than 100
    French and international industrial partners
  • IFP Group's turnover
    €1 billion
    IFP Group's turnover
  • companies supported by IFPEN in the past 30 years
    400
    companies supported by IFPEN in the past 30 years