centexbel.be

Centexbel is a research, testing and certification organisation for the textile and plastics industries. Its services cover material characterisation, problem solving, R&D, consultancy on sustainable and circular production, and laboratory analysis of regulated substances, recyclates, volatile emissions and physical product performance.

Its customers are companies in the textile and plastics converting sectors, mainly in Belgium and Europe. As a certification organisation and Notified Body, it runs the OEKO-TEX and Centexbel QA-CER recycled content certification schemes. Collective research projects are supported by European and Belgian public funding agencies.

Centexbel celebrated its 75th anniversary in October 2026. It is an active member of several Belgian and European industry bodies, and runs a Patent Cell and Standards Antennas that give free advice to Belgian textile and plastics companies.

Product: Testing and analysis laboratories, product certification (OEKO-TEX, Centexbel QA-CER), consultancy, R&D projects, pilot lines and standards advice.