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🌿 How can the potential of cannabinoids be combined with innovative textiles?   This question was the focus of our presentation at the 7th Medicinal Cannabis Congress (MCC) #Berlin 2026 at Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, which brought together around 200 experts from research, medicine, and industry under the theme “Resilience and Mental Stability – A Holistic Approach.”   Recent studies show promising applications for the cannabinoid system -including for skin health, inflammatory processes, and muscle regeneration. In particular, the non-psychoactive cannabidiol (CBD) is increasingly coming into focus.   The technology presented by our scientist Dr. Frank Wendler takes a decisive step further: CBD is not only applied to the surface of cellulose fibers but integrated directly into the entire fiber cross-section. This creates a reservoir of active ingredients that enables controlled and long-term release - even after the demanding processing steps of the textile value chain.   🧵 The result: the world’s first cellulose-based CBD fiber. 🌱   In combination with seamless textiles, this innovation opens up new possibilities for cosmetic textiles, skincare applications, and smart sports and recovery apparel. The proven transfer of CBD to the skin demonstrates the potential of this technology for textile medicine and next-generation functional textiles.   The combination of materials science, biotechnology, and textile innovation paves the way for sustainable, smart, and beneficial products.   #CBD #Cannabidiol #FunctionalTextiles #Cosmetotextiles #Lyocell #CelluloseFibers #TextileInnovation #MaterialScience #Sustainability #TITK #TITKGroup #MCC2026 #MedicinalCannabis #CannabisMedicine #Healthcare Deutsche Industrieforschungsgemeinschaft Konrad Zuse e.V. (Zuse-Gemeinschaft) | Forschungs- und Technologieverbund Thüringen e.V.