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Yes! Our innovator Renewcell has developed a technology that breaks down used cotton and transforms it into a new raw material! 👖➡️🧵👕 Currently, a large percentage of textiles end up in landfills or are incinerated, rather than being recycled or reused. In the existing linear value chain, less than 1% of clothing is recycled into new textile fibres, Renewcell’s technology offers a solution to this problem by reducing the amount of textile waste that ends up in landfills and by creating a circular economy. The innovator has developed a patented process for turning cotton and other cellulose-rich textiles into high-quality dissolving pulp, from which new clothes are produced to be worn with a minimal negative impact on climate and the environment. The dissolving pulp, known as Circulose®, is made from 100% textile waste, like worn-out jeans and production scraps. Fibre producers use this dissolving pulp to make new Man Made Cellulosic Fibres (MMCFs) which are then spun into yarns, woven or knitted into fabrics and finally cut and sewn into new high-quality textile products. Through our global Innovation Platform, we support critical innovations on their journey to scale to accelerate sustainability in the fashion industry. In this series, we will introduce some of the groundbreaking innovators who are driving the change to make fashion a force for good! ✨ Learn more about the innovator at https://lnkd.in/eJYH6u3H #innovation #sustainability #sustainablefashion #TechInnovations

Through our global Innovation Platform, we support critical innovations on their journey to scale to accelerate sustainability in the fashion industry. In this series, we will introduce some of the groundbreaking innovators who are driving the change to make fashion a force for good! ✨ Currently, a large percentage of textiles end up in landfills or are incinerated, rather than being recycled or reused. Our innovator, Circ®’s technology offers a solution to this problem by recycling polycotton — what the majority of our clothes are made of — into materials that can be re-entered into the fashion supply chain to make new clothing. The innovator’s hydrothermal process takes textile waste and turns it into materials that can be reused. By separating synthetic fibres (like polyester) from cellulosic content (like cotton, bamboo, lyocell, viscose, etc), Circ is able to recover the majority of the raw materials in textile waste, producing high-quality fibre and reducing our reliance on virgin materials. By 2030, the innovator aims to recycle 10 billion garments, representing 10% of the global apparel market, which will save more than 100 million trees. Learn more about the innovator at fashionforgood.com/MTIcirc Photo by Circ® #innovation #sustainability #sustainablefashion #endofuse #textilerecycling

The Fashion for Good team interviewed Tricia Carey, Chief Commercial Officer of Renewcell ✨ Learn more about the innovator’s story, technology, challenges and successes and see how the innovation is driving tangible change in the industry. "What we are solving is what can be done with cellulosic waste garments, and we are addressing this in a circular way. This hasn't been done before, so we are closing the loop between collectors, sorters, and processors, and we are a recycler that can then bring this cellulose back into the cycle." Read and watch the whole interview at https://lnkd.in/eGQNTiBX #innovation #sustainability #sustainablefashion #chemicalrecycling

Manufacturing Futures 2024: Discover the 10 shortlisted businesses driving innovation in manufacturing, including plant-based dyes, biodegradable sequins, and more. Explore the future of fashion and textiles through the incredible advancements of these visionaries: Read more: https://lnkd.in/e9gfwryK #ManufacturingFutures2024 #UKFT #InnovationInFashion

To successfully scale innovative solutions and change the system, companies need to commit to working together through the steps needed to reach their shared vision – without waiting for policies or conditions to be perfect first.

At Yuma Labs, our passion for innovation drives us. 🌍💡 That's why we're thrilled to spotlight six pioneering advances that promise a greener future for fashion: 1️⃣ MycoWorks' Mushroom Leather: Luxurious yet eco-friendly, this leather alternative is revolutionizing materials with minimal environmental impact. 2️⃣ Circ's Fabric Revolution: Separating blended fabrics for recycling, Circ's technology is set to transform textile sustainability. 3️⃣ SuperCircle's Recycling Network: Making garment recycling as easy as shopping, SuperCircle's initiative bridges the gap between consumers and sustainability. 4️⃣ Saentis Textiles' Innovation: Elevating recycled textiles to premium quality, Saentis's technology is already being embraced by global brands. 5️⃣ Unspun's 3D Weaving Tech: Reducing waste and excess inventory, Unspun's approach customizes jeans on demand in minutes. 6️⃣ Cetia’s Prep Tech: Streamlining recycling with AI and laser tech, Cetia ensures textiles are perfectly prepped for their next life. These breakthroughs aren't just innovations; they're stepping stones towards a sustainable fashion era. We're proud to be part of this transformational journey! 🌱 Explore the full article here: https://lnkd.in/dGg4z7Xp #innovation #sustainablefashion #sustainablefuture #recycling #circulareconomy #yumalabs

The company Rubi Laboratories has developed a patent-pending technology that captures and converts carbon emissions, resulting in carbon-negative, resource-neutral textiles that could be suitable for creating clothing or other materials. From the article: "The goal is to develop garment samples that, if successful, could lead to a larger apparel collection available in Walmart stores." Imagine clothing -- and potentially packaging and other materials -- made from captured carbon. #sustainabilityopportunity #negativecarbonemissions

Today Satu-Marja Mäkelä presented the results of our work in the Telavalue project regarding the potential of data from use phase to prolong the lifetime of garments and improve the sustainability of the textile industry. VTT #circulareconomy #sustainabletextiles #datadrivensolutions

Innovation is driving sustainability in the textile industry. A wave of positive change is underway, from eco-friendly materials to advanced tracking technologies like Haelixa's DNA marking. By embracing innovation, we can reduce environmental impact, improve supply chain transparency, and create a brighter future for fashion. From top left 📸: 1. Post-consumer waste recycling 2. Automation of textile machines 3. Concentrate of Haelixa's DNA markers 4. Nettle yarn and fabric Let's support sustainable innovation and pave the way for a greener, more ethical industry. #SustainableInnovation #TextileIndustry #Haelixa #FutureOfFashion

Spinnova and Renewcell collaborate on circular fashion... Finnish sustainable textile material company Spinnova is partnering with Swedish textile recycling innovator Renewcell to develop and promote a concept to commercialise and scale textile waste-based fibre. The collaboration is thought to be the first of its kind, where textile waste-based fibre can be spun into new fibre without harmful chemicals. The new fibre production concept combines patented technology from both companies and advances circularity in the fashion and textile industries. The first consumer products from the new textile fibre are expected to be available by the end of 2024. Read more - https://lnkd.in/eqd_vKjG #textiles #apparel #sustainability #circularity #spinnova #renewcell #circulaose #innovationintextiles