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🌟 Reflecting on Last Night’s Panel at Future Fabrics Expo Edition in NYC Last night, we had the privilege of hosting the panel ‘Circular Approaches to Sustainability’ featuring Steven Chueng from RECYCTEX CO., LTD. Callie Clayton of Spiber Inc., Angeline Elfström from OnceMore®, and Annabelle Georgina Hutter from Säntis Textiles and moderated by Alice Roche-Naude (she/her) of Futerra. The conversation centred around the diversity of approaches to circularity using different material feedstocks. Recyctex’s ReTraze innovation confronts the most immediate industry problem regarding the oversupply of virgin petrochemical sources, creating fibres and yarns from traceable PET waste streams. Spiber’s biofabricated brewed protein fibres explores a future thinking material category grown outside of natural systems using plant based waste cellulose feedstock. Oncemore by Södra captures the value locked into post-consumer textile waste by recycling blended fabrics and combining it with renewable wood from Södra’s 52,000 members. Säntis Textiles takes a mechanical engineering perspective with precision to create RCO100, a machine that produces the world’s first 100% mechanically recycled cotton fibre. While each company brings a fresh and ingenious solution to the insurmountable waste problem in the fashion industry, a common mindset between these best-practice approaches emerge: redefining perspectives on waste, identifying the creative solutions, and recapturing the value. We’re grateful for the shared knowledge that our community of best practice exhibitors bring forth, and their contributions to a fashion system that protects, recovers and rebuilds planetary resilience. The future is indeed promising. #FutureFabricsExpo #Innovation #Circularity #TextileIndustry

Lecture by Benoit ROMBAUT on Thursday, 12 September, Hall B, 1:55pm: Textile #recycling is a vital frontier for a more #sustainable world. Clothing alone accounts for around 10 percent of greenhouse gas emissions from human activity, and much of the pre- and post-consumer waste generated by the textile industry ends up incinerated or in landfill. ANDRITZ is at the core of the movement to provide industrially and economically viable solutions that bring circularity to the world of natural and synthetic fibers. The start-up of the first of its kind industrial plant for automated #sorting and recycling of textile #waste at Nouvelles Fibres Textiles shows perfect case of successful industry collaborations with ANDRITZ as central hub of this network.The innovative approach lies in the combination of these two areas in one process. It allows to provide precise recycling feedstocks for different downstream recycling processes. This results in a higher material quality and thus improving the economic viability of #textile #recycling. Dornbirn-GFC would like to say thank you for the support with this lecuter and the cooperation as sponsor. 63rd Dornbirn GFC 2024 & 4th Dornbirn GFC Innovation Day, 11 - 13 September, Dornbirn, Austria, Live in person & Online Programme + Information: www.dornbirn-gfc.com   #circulareconomy #fibercongress #textileindustry #fiberinnovation #circulareconomy #fibercongress        

📢 🚀 The European Commission strategy for our textile industry is very clear! 🇪🇺 🤔 Simply put, it envisages our textile industry transitioning to a green #ecosystem where every garment is produced from recycled fibres and free of nasty hazardous substances that are so harmful to our precious environment. While each garment must be designed to be durable, repairable, and recyclable - it places sole responsibility for the value chain squarely on producers, with high penalties for those who come up short. Rather than manufacturing those 'throw-away clothes' produced from unsustainable, traditional materials that continue to drive our toxic incineration and landfilling habits - producers instead transition to long-lasting, high-quality garments that are made from sustainable sources. In other words - the end of fast fashion in Europe! 👚👟 👉 And this is exactly what our innovative #TextileWaste management approach for the European #CircularEconomy is designed to support. From our Smart Textile Waste Upcycling Microfactory©, a complete ‘turn-key’ urban manufacturing solution, to our sustainable raw materials such as #textilePulp Re-SanPulp™ and Re-Nano™, our patented micro fibrillated cellulose which substantially reduces poisonous carbon emissions. We have the complete solution!💡 👉 Find out more about our Circular Textiles solutions here: https://re-fresh.global/ #ReFreshGlobal #ReSanPulp #ReNano #sustainability #rawmaterials #innovation #fashion #textilewasterecycling #zerowaste #femaleleadership #bethechange #incineration #landfill #repurpose #apparel #textiles #fastfashion #slowfashion #europeanunion #europeancommission #startup

"Essentials and Challenges in Developing Melt-Spun Marine-Degradable Textile Fibers”, lecture from Mohammadreza Naeimirad, Senbis Polymer Innovations B.V. as part of the 4th Dornbirn-GFC GFC Innovation Days 2024.   Currently there are millions of tons of #plastic materials accumulated in the #oceans. This has significant #environmental implications, prompting the need for sustainable alternatives in various industries, including #textiles. - Textile fibers, particularly #polyester fibers, contribute significantly to the issue of microplastics in marine environments. They are the second-largest source (accounting for 35% of the problem) after tire debris. - While alternatives like natural #fibers (e.g., cotton or viscose) exist, they come with their limitations such as carbon and water footprint. Bioplastics, another potential alternative, face challenges like low crystallization rates, low melting points, and issues with thermal stability when aiming to create suitable biodegradable textile fibers.  Co-Autors: Bas Krins and Gert-Jan Gruter 63rd Dornbirn GFC 2024 & 4th Dornbirn GFC Innovation Day, 11 - 13 September, Dornbirn, Austria, Live in person & Online Programme + Information: www.dornbirn-gfc.com #circulareconomy #technology #sustainable #sustainability #fibercongress #dornbirngfc #textileindustry #fiberinnovation #circulareconomy #sustainable #sustainableagriculture #fibercongress #dornbirngfc #recycling    

Excited to share that I have participated in a fascinating online seminar on “Sustainable Design of Textiles and Recycling in the Textile Industry” as part of the EU-funded Butexcomp project! 🇪🇺🇹🇷 The textile industry needs a transformative revolution by exploring alternative resources and transitioning towards a circular economy to minimize waste and promote sustainability. Did you know❓️ 🔸️ 60% of all new clothing materials are plastics! This translates to significant plastic pollution, with textile production contributing 42 million tons of plastic waste annually. 🔸️ Only 1% of clothes get recycled into new garments! The above statistics highlight the existing recycling gap and the need for alternatives to reduce the negative emission of clothing. ✔️ #EcoDesign & #TEN_Strategies: Many brands are exploring Eco-design principles and the TEN strategies by Earley & Politowics to reduce their environmental footprint. ✔️ #Nature's #Inspiration: Biomimicry offers exciting possibilities! Think Tyla's stunning #Met_Gala_2024 sand sculpture dress made of sand and micro-crystals. On the other hand, it was pointed out that the #circular_economy is more than recycling. The second part of the seminar delved into circularity in fashion, different innovative approaches for sorting textile waste for #reuse & #recycling, automated sorting of textile waste, separating non-textile components and the three main recycling technologies for textile waste. Big thanks to @Manisha Marival and Johannes Leis for this insightful seminar! #Sustainablefashion #Textiles #Circulareconomy #Innovation #BUTEXCOMP Sabancı University IMC - Integrated Manufacturing Technologies Research and Application Center

Stretchy fibres offer comfort and a snug fit, but are they recyclable? According to a 2021 EU report, elastane, commonly found in these textiles, poses challenges for recycling.   Mechanical recycling is difficult as elastane resists shredding and requires high forces to obtain individual fibres, while thermomechanical recycling struggles with the inability of elastane to melt, complicating fibre-to-fibre recycling. Chemical recycling shows promise, as several techniques can degrade elastane, however elastane degradation products deserve more attention due to their potential toxicity. RISE, together with Chalmers University of Technology are currently collaborating on this issue, to understand where these degradation products end up, and if their release can be mitigated: https://lnkd.in/dtrHyazS   Looking to the future, biobased fibres like the polyester PTT offer potential alternatives to elastane. In a BioInnovation project, RISE and project partners have looked into the potential to scale up PTT production using cheaper biobased materials and verified its recyclability.    Do you wish to know more about recycling of stretchy fibres? Contact Anna Edsberger, Cecilia Mattsson, or zengwei guo   Join us in shaping the future of sustainable fashion! #textileindustry #recycling #sustainability #textile #innovation

NEW REPORT: Mandatory EPR Needed for a Circular Textile Economy The Ellen MacArthur Foundation The Ellen MacArthur Foundation is calling for a global shift towards a circular economy for textiles, and their new report argues that mandatory, fee-based Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is a key driver. Why is EPR Needed? Currently, over 80% of textiles end up incinerated, landfilled or polluting the environment. A linear economic system is failing textiles, and EPR can help transition to a circular one. What are the Benefits of EPR? The report highlights several benefits of mandatory EPR: Funding dedicated textile collection: EPR can ensure there's enough funding to create and maintain separate collection systems for textiles. Focus beyond just recycling: EPR should incentivize reducing consumption of textiles and designing higher quality, longer-lasting clothing. Transparency and traceability: EPR can improve tracking of textiles throughout the lifecycle. Investment in infrastructure: A well-designed EPR scheme can attract investment in new technologies for textile reuse and recycling. This report is a compelling call to action for policymakers and industry leaders. Transitioning to a circular textile economy requires a systemic change, and EPR is a critical tool to achieve this. Learn more and read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/g33dSYF5

🌍 Embracing Sustainable Textile Economies: Linear vs. Recycling vs. Circular 🔄 As we navigate the evolving landscape of #sustainability, it's crucial to understand the different approaches to #textile economies. Let's dive into the distinctions between #Linear, #Recycling, and #Circular #economies in the textile industry. 1️⃣ Linear Economy: 🚚 In a Linear Economy, the traditional "#take-#make-#dispose" model prevails. Textiles are produced, consumed, and eventually discarded as #waste. 🌎 Environmental Impact: High resource #consumption, #pollution, and waste generation. 2️⃣ Recycling Economy: 🔄 The Recycling Economy introduces the concept of #reusing textile materials. Used clothing and textiles are #collected, #sorted, and #processed into new products. 🌎 Environmental Impact: #Reduces waste and #conserves #resources, but energy-intensive and limited in scope. 3️⃣ Circular Economy: 🔄🌿 The Circular Economy is a #holistic and #regenerative model. It focuses on #minimizing #waste and maximizing the value of textile products. It includes various strategies like #design for #longevity, #repair, and #recycling. 🌎 Environmental Impact: Significant reduction in waste, lower resource consumption, and a sustainable approach to textile production. In the textile industry, a Circular Economy approach includes: 🧵 Designing durable and repairable textiles. 🧵 Promoting textile recycling and upcycling. 🧵 Encouraging consumer behavior changes (e.g., swapping, renting, and repairing). 🧵 Innovating with sustainable materials and manufacturing processes. By transitioning towards a #Circular #Economy for textiles, we not only reduce the industry's #ecological #footprint but also stimulate innovation and economic growth. Embracing this change offers a path to a more sustainable, responsible, and prosperous future. Let's join hands to champion this transformation in the textile industry and make a positive impact on our planet. Together, we can create a more sustainable and circular future for textiles. 🌱👗🌏 #CircularEconomy #Sustainability #TextileIndustry #Tunisia #textile #FTTH #DEMCO #KONTAKT #brand #CETTEX #ecologic #economie

We all like to dress chic while saving the world, but it might be a good idea to refrain from constantly buying - and discarding - new clothes. Because it might be tricky to combine fast fashion and a circular economy. Read more about it in the recent article on Waste Management World - WMW!

The transition from a linear to a circular economic model is currently being actively promoted by the EU. Integrating textiles into a circular economy is part of a wider European strategy of minimizing resource consumption and waste. But are fast fashion and a circular economy a good fit at all? Andreas Bartl, Senior Scientist at the Technische Universität Wien has looked into the issue. #circulareconomy #fastfashion #recycling