Our innovative process begins with mechanical recycling, a key step that transforms textile waste into valuable fibers, setting the foundation for sustainable and circular fabric production.
Mechanical recycling plays a crucial role in our process by transforming discarded textiles into high-quality fibers, reducing waste, conserving resources, and closing the loop for a truly circular textile industry.
At the heart of sustainable textile production lies an innovative recycling process designed to maximize the potential of every fiber. This approach carefully balances cutting-edge technology with thoughtful techniques to ensure the fibers’ original quality is preserved. By focusing on precision at every step, the process retains the strength, softness, and durability of the materials, giving them a second life without compromising on performance.
1 – Wearing garments – first life
The cycle starts with the use of garments, marking the first life of the textile. These clothes eventually reach the end of their useful life, becoming candidates for recycling.
2 – Collection of textile stocks
Textile waste is collected from various sources, including post-consumer and post-industrial items like discarded workwear from hospitals. The goal is to gather these materials for recycling instead of letting them end up in landfills.
3 – Removal of non-textile components and shredding
Any non-textile components, such as buttons, zippers, and other accessories, are removed.
The sorted textiles are shredded into smaller pieces, breaking down the fabric to prepare the fibers for extraction. This is a crucial step to facilitate the fiber recovery process.
4 – Fiber Extraction
After this specific mechanical shredding, the fibers are extracted from the material. The specific process retains the strength, softness, and durability of the “new” recycled fibers, which are then ready for spinning.
5 – Spinning
The prepared fibers are spun into yarns. This step involves twisting the fibers together to form continuous threads, which are then used in the next stage to create new fabrics.
6 – Fabric Production
The newly spun yarns are woven or knitted to form fresh fabrics. This step turns the recycled fibers into usable textile materials, ready for the creation of new products.
7 – Manufacturing of new garments
Finally, the recycled fabrics are cut, sewn, and turned into new clothing or textile products. This marks the completion of the recycling loop, breathing new life into the fibers and reducing the need for virgin materials.
This streamlined process showcases how the mechanical recycling of textiles can close the loop, reducing waste and promoting sustainability throughout the textile industry.
