Selenis And Syre In Strategic Partnership To Establish A Textile-To-Textile Recycling Plant In North Carolina

CEDAR CREEK, N.C. — October 30, 2024 — Selenis, a global supplier of high-quality specialty polyester solutions and Syre, the textile impact company hyperscaling textile-to-textile recycling, announced today the strategic partnership to establish a textile-to-textile recycling plant in Cedar Creek, North Carolina, USA, to be operational in mid-2025.

Selenis and Syre are both at the front-end of innovation within advanced recycling technologies that deliver a mission to decarbonize and dewaste the textile industry. The coming together of the two companies will combine new technologies in depolymerizing and polymerizing for textile-to-textile recycling all in one place, allowing for a cost efficient, industrial scale operation.

The plant, which will deliver volumes up to 10,000 metric tons of circular polyester annually, is scheduled to be operational in mid-2025, with the aim of making its first commercial sales to customers later that year.

“The partnership is a strong statement in driving innovation in advanced recycling technologies that deliver real-world sustainability solutions and importantly a positive impact on the LCA of final products. We are excited about this journey with Syre as it also allows us to further invest in the US market with existing asset expansion and bring the benefits of new technologies closer to customers” says Duarte Gil, Chief Executive Officer at Selenis.

Syre launched in March this year with a mission to establish multiple textile-to-textile gigascale plants producing circular polyester across the globe, reducing CO2e emissions by up to 85% compared to the production of oil-based virgin polyester.

“This is truly an important milestone on our journey to drive the great textile shift, with more than two years of planning now moving into action. We call this establishment a Blueprint Plant since the work there will lay the foundation for Syre’s continued global expansion, with the process being mirrored and scaled up in our upcoming gigascale plants globally” says Dennis Nobelius, CEO at Syre.

The strategic partnership agreement will see the existing Selenis production plant in Cedar Creek, North Carolina, USA expand as Syre builds an adjoining new plant to form a continuous production flow, covering processes from pre-processing depolymerization to polymerization and PET-chips production.

“When scouting locations for our plants, we have to carefully balance critical factors such as renewable energy, infrastructure, cost, and access to feedstock. I am really excited to partner with the Selenis team, having a similar sustainability direction and ambition to drive green transformation at scale”, says Dennis Nobelius, CEO at Syre.

“As the two companies move through this exciting journey in tackling the impact of textile waste and the problems that it creates, together we have a vision of an innovation hub for textile recycling, parallelled with R&D investment, with the specific focus on being leading recyclers supporting the textile industry in becoming more sustainable – creating a unique space where pre-poly, depoly and polymerization happen all in the same site” says Eduardo Santos , Head of Corporate Strategy at Selenis.

Posted: October 30, 2024

Source: Syre

OCSiAl Opens First European Graphene Nanotube Production Facility To Drive Advanced Textiles And PPE

LEUDELANGE, Luxembourg — October 29, 2024 — OCSiAl, a global creator of graphene nanotube technology, has opened its first European production facility. The facility, located in Serbia will produce TUBALL™ nanotubes and nanotube-based products, marking a significant step forward in integrating nanomaterials into various industries. More than 1,500 companies worldwide, including manufacturers of personal protective equipment (PPE) and industrial textiles, already use graphene nanotubes in their production lines.

“This facility’s strategic location in Serbia will enhance the supply of cutting-edge nanotube solutions across Europe, Asia, and the US,” said Konstantin Notman, OCSiAl Group CEO. “The facility will produce 60 tonnes of graphene nanotubes per year, with plans to double production by launching a second synthesis unit within the next year.”

The 10,000-square-meter Serbian facility includes a graphene nanotube synthesis unit, dispersion and concentrate production lines, a research hub, and quality control laboratories. Over the past five years, sales of nanotube concentrates have tripled, driven by rising demand. To support this growth, the facility includes a production line with a capacity of up to 200 tonnes of easy-to-apply nanotube concentrates with various polymer carriers for ESD-safe PPE and multifunctional textiles used in the medical, automotive, and construction industries.

At ultralow dosages, nanotubes add electrical conductivity to various fabrics and polymers without compromising flexibility, strength, color, or chemical resistance. This enables valuable features like ESD protection, thermal controls, dust repellency, and touch-screen compatibility, meeting international PPE standards. Nanotube-enhanced textiles are ideal for both technical and traditional applications, offering chemical and hazard protection for workwear. Industrial gloves with standard liners without conductive yarns maintain resistance to microbial attack, abrasion, alkalis, and hydrolysis while also providing enhanced durability, reliability, and a special soft-feel effect. Protective workwear, heated clothing and construction elements, car seats, and hospital bed coverings all benefit from improved performance and offer cost savings for manufacturers.

“TUBALL™ nanotubes are a game-changing material that enhances physical properties across up to 50% of global materials markets. Their unique characteristics and ability to fundamentally change materials, coupled with their potential impact on Net Zero initiatives, make them a critical component in transforming material technologies worldwide,” said Peter Cuneo, OCSiAl’s Chair of the Board of Directors.

To meet growing demand, OCSiAl operates a strong global network of 10 licensed production partners and 25 distributors in more than 50 countries. OCSiAl’s strategic plans are focused on further production expansion across the globe, including the construction of a production facility in Luxembourg as the next step.

Posted: October 30, 2024

Source: OCSiAl Group

 

AATCC Announces Gregg Woodcock As Incoming Executive Director

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. — October 30, 2024 — The American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists (AATCC) is thrilled to announce that

Gregg Woodcock

has been named the incoming Executive Director of the Association. Woodcock is a graduate of Philadelphia College of Textiles and Science as well as the Institute of Textile Technology. He started at Burlington Industries in the knitted fabrics division and has since been with Hanesbrands Inc (including predecessors Sara Lee Knit Products and National Textiles). His current role is Sr. Manager, Product Quality/Safety at Hanesbrands Inc.

Woodcock has been a long-time member and active participant in AATCC research committees. Currently, he serves at the chairman to RA88, the committee on Home Laundering Technology. In addition to being heavily involved in the research committees, Woodcock has been a speaker at numerous AATCC events, both in person and virtual. Most recently, he presented during the Textile Testing Workshop for Specifiers in September, where he presented Understanding Laundering in a Testing Context.

Woodcock is set to begin his role as the Executive Director on November 11, with some initial guidance from John Y. “Jack” Daniels. Daniels previously held the Executive Vice President role for more than 20 years. He returned to AATCC on a short, four-month interim basis when Diana Wyman stepped down as EVP of the Association to pursue an opportunity with REI. The Board of Directors agreed for Daniels to be named Executive Vice President, Emeritus where he will continue to serve on a number of administrative committees and assist needed. AATCC extends its utmost appreciation and gratitude to Daniels as he stepped in during the interim to support the smooth transition between Wyman and Woodcock.

Posted: October 30, 2024

Source: The American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists (AATCC)

Wolverine Worldwide Appoints Susie Kuhn As Active Group President: Will Oversee Merrell, Saucony, And Chaco Brands

ROCKFORD, Mich. — October 29, 2024 — Wolverine World Wide Inc. today announced the appointment of Susie Kuhn as president of the company’s Active Group, effective October 28, 2024. Kuhn will be responsible for leading successful brand strategies, executing consumer-focused go-to-market plans, and driving commercial performance for Wolverine Worldwide’s Active Group – which includes the Merrell, Saucony, and Chaco brands. The Collective – the company’s recently created center-of-excellence focused on enabling our brands with consumer insights, trend, and innovation – will also report into Kuhn. She will report directly to Chris Hufnagel, president and CEO of Wolverine Worldwide, and serve on the company’s Executive Team.

Susie Kuhn

Kuhn brings more than 25 years of global brand-building experience in the footwear, apparel, and retail industries — including senior leadership roles at Foot Locker, Nike, Converse, and URBN. Her experience spans a variety of disciplines, ranging from global brand-building to wholesale, direct-to-consumer, merchandising, product design and development, and marketing. She most recently served as Foot Locker’s President of Europe, Middle East, and Africa, where she had full responsibility for brand strategy and operational performance.

“We’re excited to welcome Susie to the team and are confident that her diverse, global experience working with leading brands — coupled with her collaborative, results-driven leadership style — will help drive our Active Group brands and the entire Company forward,” said Hufnagel. “She has managed virtually all aspects of consumer-focused businesses in her previous roles — working on both the brand and retail side of the business while focusing squarely on customer journeys, driving the business, and keeping a pulse on consumer and marketplace trends. We’re eager to see the impact Susie’s well-rounded expertise will have on our Active Group brands and the entire Wolverine Worldwide team as we continue our effort to build a new company for the future.”

Kuhn said, “I’m honored to be appointed as Wolverine Worldwide’s new Active Group President and am grateful for the amazing opportunity to be a part of the Company’s strategic transformation. The Merrell, Saucony, and Chaco brands are recognized and loved by consumers all around the world, and The Collective is an industry-leading resource that will help these brands forge even stronger connections with their consumers. I look forward to building on the momentum that’s been created and accelerating these brands’ and the Company’s growth into the future,” said Kuhn.

Posted: October 29, 2024

Source: Wolverine World Wide, Inc.

Levi Strauss & Co. Appoints Dario Aguilar As Managing Director, Latin America

SAN FRANCISCO — October 28, 2024 — Levi Strauss & Co. today announced the appointment of Dario Aguilar as the company’s managing director for Latin America, effective December 2. Reporting to executive vice president and chief commercial officer Gianluca Flore, Aguilar will be responsible for overseeing the company’s commercial operations in the region across channels and driving long-term, sustainable growth as a brand-led, DTC-first apparel leader.

“I am pleased to welcome Dario to our commercial team as we continue to rewire the company to operate as a world-class retailer and establish our denim lifestyle leadership in Latin America and globally,” Flore said. “Dario brings deep omnichannel experience to the role, with a proven track record of leading high-performing teams and powering growth with a consumer-centric mindset. I look forward to building on the continued opportunity we see in this dynamic region with Dario at the helm.”

With more than 25 years of commercial experience, Aguilar most recently served as CEO of Sephora Mexico, where he oversaw the growth of the brand’s retail network in the country, tripling top and bottom-line growth since joining the LVMH Group in 2021. Aguilar also previously led commercial operations for C&A as CEO of Mexico, where he oversaw the brand’s retail fleet and e-commerce launch, in addition to its local logistics and manufacturing operations. Prior to this, he served in various commercial leadership roles at Adidas and Nike across Latin America, as well as in Europe, where he expanded the brands’ owned-and-operated and franchise retail operations across markets.

“It is a career highlight and honor to join LS&Co. and be part of leading the next chapter of growth for the Levi’s® brand in Latin America,” Aguilar said. “Together with the highly talented team, I look forward to further building our DTC and wholesale business in the region, and to growing our equity and loyalty with Levi’s® fans everywhere.”

Posted: October 29, 2024

Source: Levi Strauss & Co.

Goodwill® And Reju™ Announce Plans To Help Advance Textile Recycling In North America In Collaboration With WM®

PARIS — October 29, 2024 — Today, Goodwill® and Reju™ announced that, in collaboration with WM, they have aligned on initial plans to pursue a multi-year initiative designed to help advance textile recycling in North America. They plan to develop a collaborative model for regional textile collection, sortation, reuse and recycling that is intended to divert more nonwearable textile materials from the waste stream.

Currently, a small percentage of textiles is recycled. According to Textile Exchange’s annual Materials Market Report, globally, of the 124 million metric tons of textiles produced in 2023, less than 1 percent of the total fiber market consisted of recycled textiles. This planned collaboration seeks to create a system that captures a greater percentage of discarded textiles for resale or regeneration, helping textiles go to their next best use.

Goodwill, the largest workforce development network and secondhand retailer in North America comprised of 154 local nonprofits across the U.S and Canada, and WM, North America’s leading provider of comprehensive environmental solutions, plan to work together on pilots to collect, sort and grade discarded textiles for resale. A portion of the remaining textiles, not suitable for resale, are expected to be provided to Reju, the progressive textile-to-textile regeneration company, with a supply of feedstock to potentially be recycled and regenerated into new materials when Reju builds a U.S.-based facility. The program is intended to contribute to creating a circular textile-to-textile ecosystem.

“With our 120-year legacy as a leader in circularity, Goodwill is positioning our local nonprofit enterprises at the forefront of creating systems for textile recycling and recovery. Goodwill is looking to become a preferred partner of brands, retailers, technology companies, equipment providers, and government and non-governmental organizations,” said Steve Preston, president and CEO of Goodwill Industries International (GII).

The planned project builds on the research conducted by Goodwill funded by the Walmart Foundation to assess fiber composition of unsold textiles and develop the skills and systems to transform unwearable textiles into recycling feedstock.

Owned by Technip Energies and relying on technology originating with IBM research, Reju is developing the infrastructure to take certain textile waste and regenerate it at scale, starting with polyester. The end product — Reju Polyester — is expected to have a 50 percent lower carbon footprint than virgin polyester and can be regenerated infinitely. In September, Reju opened its first demonstration plant — Regeneration Hub Zero — in Frankfurt, Germany, which is expected to begin producing Reju PET in 2025.

“To tackle the challenges posed by discarded textiles, we need radical collaboration and cooperation, and through our potential project with Goodwill and WM, we are building the ecosystem to achieve textile circularity,” said Patrik Frisk, CEO of Reju. “Reuse is, and will continue to be, the highest value and is essential to the circular economic model for the benefit of all. Yet, among the products that are not reused, less than 1 percent are recycled globally today. A textile-to-textile circular ecosystem can only be optimized when more textiles are diverted from the waste stream and into the recovery cycle. Goodwill and WM are looking to play a critical role in recovery through the collection and sorting of textiles in North America.”

Reju anticipates building a U.S.-based regeneration hub to serve the American market, with certain material collected through Goodwill and WM that are not viable for resale, is expected to feed into the U.S. hub.

Local Goodwill leaders from across North America have been working with Goodwill Industries International’s sustainability team to develop the potential project. The Goodwill steering committee is comprised of leaders from Goodwill of Delaware and Delaware County, Wilmington, Del.; Goodwill of the Finger Lakes, Rochester, N.Y.; Goodwill Industries of West Michigan, Muskegon, Mich.; Goodwill of Southern New Jersey and Philadelphia, Maple Shade, N.J.; Goodwill Industries of South Florida, Miami; Goodwill of Central and Northern Arizona, Phoenix; Goodwill Industries Ontario Great Lakes, East London, Ontario; Goodwill Renaissance Quebec, Montreal; and Goodwill of Tenneva Area Inc., Kingsport, Tenn.

“Reuse remains the highest form of sustainability and circularity, and Goodwill prides itself on being the best steward of donated goods,” said Colleen Morrone, president and CEO of Goodwill of Delaware & Delaware County and chair of the Goodwill Sustainability Committee. “Now we are on an innovation journey to develop new ways to find the highest use for all of the items entrusted to our care.”

“With our more than 3,300 stores and donation centers within 10 miles of 83 percent of the U.S. population, Goodwill has the infrastructure and the public trust to serve as a collection point for textiles. As the extended producer responsibility (EPR) movement gains force, we are inviting brands to work with us to create new solutions for managing product,” said Jennifer Lake, president and CEO of Goodwill of the Finger Lakes and chair of the Goodwill Circularity Subcommittee.

The Goodwill network plays a critical role in powering the circular economy. In 2023, Goodwill recovered the value of over 4.3 billion pounds of donated products, which supported the development of skills training, job placement, career advancement opportunities and other community-based services for more than 1.7 million people.

These initiatives are expected to continue to create jobs and additional revenue to fund Goodwill’s vital workforce programs and services. Revenue from the sale of donated goods stays in local communities to support job training, job placement and other essential services for community members who face obstacles to employment. Goodwill plans to recover the value in nonwearable textiles to continue support for its workforce development programs.

Posted October 29, 2024

Source: Reju

Benninger’s High-Tech Jigger — JigMaster — Is The Perfect Choice For Demanding Dyers

UZWIL, Switzerland — October 29, 2024 — Benninger, a global leader in the development and production of textile finishing systems, designed a jigger for exceptional performance in the field of discontinuous fabric dyeing, ideal for delicate and intricate fabrics. Benninger JigMaster integrates innovative features that allow dyers to improve their processes while reducing the environmental impact. Customers are excited; the case of Swisstulle is exemplary.

JigMaster – The most gentle and versatile Jigger of the industry

JigMaster shows cutting-edge technology meeting the demands of modern textile manufacturing. The system, developed in Switzerland and produced in Benninger’s state-of-the-art facility in Pune, India, represents a significant advancement in fabric dyeing machinery – just perfect for companies like Swisstulle requiring machinery for highest standards of precision, quality, and sustainability.

A perfect fit to Swisstulle’s high standards

Swisstulle (www.swisstulle.ch), a leader in the European market for traditional bobbinet tulle and technical knitted fabrics, decided for JigMaster to improve its textile dyeing and finishing processes. This strategic choice aimed for further enhancement of the company’s production capabilities, particularly in washing and dyeing of high-quality technical textiles. Counting over a hundred years of experience, Swisstulle continues to pioneer innovation, ensuring the highest quality and sustainability in its offerings.

Technical textiles by Swisstulle

Swisstulle supplies its renowned bobbinet tulle and technical textiles to industry segments ranging from fashion to automotive. JigMaster plays a crucial role in supporting their production goals in the area of technical textiles used for sun protection and other high-demand applications.

“Benninger JigMaster provides Swisstulle with a new level of efficiency and sustainability, perfectly aligned with our commitment to resource-conscious production,” says Achim Brugger, CEO at Swisstulle. By integrating the JigMaster into its production line, Swisstulle ensures that its fabrics not only meet but exceed customer expectations, while also advancing its environmental responsibility. The machine’s plug & play capability allows for quick setup and seamless integration into existing production workflows, minimizing downtime and maximizing productivity.

Revolutionizing textile dyeing

One of the standout features of Benninger JigMaster is its TwinJig technology, which includes two independent troughs, enabling Swisstulle to save up to 35% water during rinsing. This technology also optimizes energy usage, making the dyeing process more eco-friendly without compromising on fabric quality. The machine’s counterflow rinsing and high mechanical washing effect further enhance resource savings by reducing water and steam consumption. These are significant advantages given the textile industry’s growing focus on sustainability.

Moreover, JigMaster offers fast heating gradients, enabled by two high-capacity heat exchangers, speeding up production while maintaining superior fabric care. Its BEN-CONTROL software guarantees precise speed and tension control, essential for Swisstulle’s fine fabrics, which require low-tension dyeing to avoid creases or edge marks. Additionally, the machine features precise length measuring and sampling point detection, ensuring consistent quality throughout the production process.

A future-proof partnership

The partnership between Swisstulle and Benninger is a testament to both companies’ shared commitment to innovation and sustainability. “With the installation of JigMaster, we strengthen our position as a forward-thinking textile manufacturer. We use the most sophisticated tools to produce high-performance fabrics efficiently and ecologically,” says Brugger.

Posted: October 29, 2024

Source: Benninger

ARMALITH® Secures The Authenticity Of Its Products With Blockchain Passports

PARIS — October 29, 2024 — Armalith® deploys an innovative solution to authenticate and trace products made from its ultra-resistant fabric. In partnership with Trust-Place and Avery Dennison, this initiative strengthens trust between Armalith, end-user brands and their consumers through digital certificates of authenticity.

Armalith is a revolutionary fabric that combines aerospace-grade UHMWPE fibers with cotton, creating a denim fabric of unrivalled strength while preserving comfort and aesthetics. Used in demanding sectors such as motorcycle and outdoor gear, Armalith innovates by offering complete traceability and transparency via digital passports.

Thanks to Trust-Place, experts in post-purchase traceability, each Armalith® product will be equipped with a digital passport guaranteeing fabric authenticity, product performance and production information, accessible via a simple QR Code.

Pierre-Henry Servajean, founder of Armalith, commented: “These digital labels provide unprecedented transparency. They guarantee the authenticity of Armalith products, display the performance levels of each reference, such as resistance to a 90 km/h drop, and offer consumers a secure and enriched experience.”

Gaelle Delore, CEO of Trust-Place, adds: “We are delighted with this partnership with Armalith and Avery Dennison, which enables us to extend the scope of our platform by directly authenticating critical and innovative materials and components such as Armalith®. This opens up even more possibilities, as digital passports go far beyond authentication: they enable brands to collect unprecedented data on post-purchase usage, strengthening customer relationships and paving the way for personalized services and experiences.”

Avery Dennison, a global leader in materials science and digital identification solutions, will supply the serialized QR codes embedded in the garments via advanced electronic jacquard weaving technology.

“Our collaboration with Armalith and Trust-Place aims to provide brands and consumers with traceability solutions that build trust and combat counterfeiting,” says Alain Sévaux, Director of RFID Business Development at Avery Dennison.

This partnership marks a step towards a more responsible and transparent textile industry, where trust and innovation come together to enhance the user experience.

Posted: October 29, 2024

Source: Armalith®

RE&UP Recycling Technologies (Netherlands) Joins ITMF As Corporate Member

ZÜRICH; Switzerland  — October 29, 2024 — RE&UP Recycling Technologies is the circular-tech company reshaping the traditional textile-to-textile paradigm. By producing Next-Gen Cotton and Next-Gen Polyester that maintain the same performance as virgin fibres, it brings circular solutions to life, addressing the planet’s most pressing challenges.

Dr. Christian Schindler

Earlier this year RE&UP won the ITMF Start-up Award 2024 which the company received on the occasion of the ITMF Annual Conference 2024 in Samarkand, Uzbekistan.

Mr. Christian Schindler, Director General of ITMF, stated that “welcoming RE&UP Recycling Technologies as a new corporate member of ITMF is a mutually beneficial step. For ITMF members it is valuable to have a company in the membership that is working on a very important technology that is crucial to scale up the industry’s circularity efforts. For RE&UP, membership with ITMF provides additional access to relevant data and a unique international network.”

Mr. Andreas Dorner, General Manager of RE&UP Recycling Technologies, emphasized that “becoming a member of ITMF, RE&UP is joining a unique organisation that provides important data that allows us to better assess the short-term and long-term evolution of the textile industry. Furthermore, ITMF’s members are from along the entire textile value chain from around the world. This helps in building an international professional network that is even more important when it comes to circularity.”

For more information about RE&UP Recycling Technologies, please go to https://reandup.com/

For more information about ITMF, please go to www.itmf.org

Posted: October 29, 2024

Source: The International Textile Manufacturers Federation (ITMF)

One-Hundred Percent “Fiber-To-Fiber” Biorecycled Clothing Unveiled By Multi-Brand Consortium: CARBIOS, On, Patagonia, PUMA, PVH Corp. And Salomon

CLERMONT-FERRAND, France — October 29, 2024 — CARBIOS, a pioneer in the development and industrialization of biological technologies to reinvent the life cycle of plastic and textiles, and its “fiber-to-fiber” consortium partners On, Patagonia, PUMA, Salomon, and PVH Corp., parent company of Calvin Klein, have unveiled enzymatically recycled polyester garment made from 100 percent textile waste using CARBIOS’ pioneering biorecycling technology. This technological feat contributes to advancing textile circularity when, today, the majority of recycled polyester is made from PET bottles, and only 1 percent of fibers are recycled into new fibers. The collective achievement marks an important milestone for the consortium’s ultimate aim of demonstrating fiber-to-fiber closed loop using CARBIOS’ biorecycling process at an industrial scale, and marks an important step forward for the textile industry’s shift towards a circular economy.

No ordinary t-shirt…

A plain, white T-shirt was a deliberate choice to showcase the technological achievement that made its production possible from mixed and colored textile waste.   By using CARBIOS’ biorecycling technology, polyester is broken down using enzymes into its fundamental building blocks which are reformed to produce biorecycled polyester whose quality is on par with oil-based virgin polyester. Petroleum can now be replaced by textile waste as a raw material to produce polyester textiles, that will in turn become raw materials again, thus fueling a circular economy, with the added benefit of a lower carbon footprint and avoidance of landfill or incineration.

No ordinary journey…

The t-shirt’s production began with all consortium members (On, Patagonia, PUMA, PVH Corp. and Salomon) supplying rolls and production cutting scraps to CARBIOS in Clermont-Ferrand, France. This textile waste consisted of some mixed blends with cotton or elastane, as well as various treatments (such as durable water repellent) and dyes which render them complex to recycle using conventional methods. The collected waste was deconstructed into its original monomers, PTA1 and MEG2, using CARBIOS’ biorecycling technology at its pilot facility. The resulting monomers were then repolymerized, spun into yarn and woven into new fabric by external partners, demonstrating the seamless integration into existing manufacturing processes. The resulting sports t-shirt made from 100% textile waste meets the quality standards and sustainability objectives of the apparel brands present in the “fiber-to-fiber” consortium.

CARBIOS’ demonstration plant in Clermont-Ferrand, France, has been up and running since 2021, and its first commercial plant, the world’s first industrial-scale enzymatic PET recycling plant, is currently under construction in Longlaville, France. In addition, CARBIOS recently announced several letters of intent with PET producers in Asia and Europe, confirming global interest in its biorecycling technology and advancing the international roll-out of its licensing model.

“It may look like an ordinary t-shirt, but make no mistake, the technology behind it is extraordinary!” said Emmanuel Ladent, CEO, CARBIOS. “To achieve “fiber-to-fiber” recycling is a technological feat. CARBIOS couldn’t have done it alone, so thanks to the collaboration with our consortium partners, we have overcome many technical hurdles together to produce the world’s first enzymatically recycled t-shirt made entirely from biorecycled fibers.”

“We know that fiber-to-fiber recycling is a crucial step to drive our industry towards circularity, which is why we have dedicated energy and investment to researching this area,” said Begüm Kürkçü, Director of Sustainabililty, On. “Achieving the proof-of-concept and creating the first T-shirt made out of 100% biorecycled fibers is an important milestone. Our engagement with CARBIOS and the other consortium members is an important step towards enabling the industry to game-changing circular technologies at scale.”

“PUMA’s wish is to have 100% of our polyester coming from textile waste,” said Anne-Laure Descours, Chief Sourcing Officer, PUMA. “Today’s announcement is an important milestone towards achieving this and making our industry more circular. We now need to work together to make sure we can scale up this technology to make the largest possible impact. We’re excited to be part of this breakthrough and setting new standards for fiber-to-fiber recycling.”

“This T-shirt is the first tangible result of our ‘fiber to fiber’ consortium with CARBIOS, overcoming textile challenges to create a garment from enzymatically recycled waste with the same quality as virgin fibers,” said Guillaume Meyzenq, Chief Product Officer Softgoods, Salomon. “It builds on Salomon’s commitment to material circularity, following Index – the first recyclable running shoe, and highlights our dedication to reducing factory waste and our engagement to reduce by 30% our carbon footprint by 2030. This project, in collaboration with footwear and apparel Brand partners, reflects our shared leadership and vision for a more sustainable footwear and textile industry.”

Posted: October 29, 2024

Source: CARBIOS

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