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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.

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Maxime LUCAS

Life Cycle Assessment research engineer
Research engineer specialized in Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) applied to energy systems. Teaching contributions at IFP School and other universities. Designated French expert advising the Directorate