Source: FashionNetwork
These partnerships support the launch of Recover Fabrics, aiming to accelerate the industry’s shift towards recycled cotton. The initiative boasts over 50 fabrics across four distinct collections, ranging from everyday staples to high-end choices, all ensuring quality, traceability, and scalability. Anders Sjöblom, the company’s CEO, stated, “Recover Fabrics is not just a product launch; it’s about helping brands make sustainability the easy choice without compromising on quality.”
In addition to the collaborations with TMG and Textil Santanderina, Recover has introduced two more lines within this initiative:
Recover has also launched Recover Blanks, a collection of customizable, unbranded basics designed to encourage brands to utilize circular materials.
Founded in 2020 and located in Banyeres de Mariola, Alicante, Recover is a spin-off from the esteemed Hilaturas Ferre, established by the Ferre family in 1914. The company specializes in the mechanical recycling of cotton and textile blends and is supported by investment funds Story3 Capital and Goldman Sachs.
The Waste and Resources Action Programme (WRAP) and the Pact have published a ten-point blueprint outlining how a comprehensive system for textiles could be designed and implemented in the UK.
The abandonment of fishing nets in our seas and oceans poses a significant and ongoing environmental challenge. In response to this issue, the REDES4VALUE project is dedicated to recovering and recycling discarded fishing nets, transforming them into new, sustainable products with high added value.
In a move that signals a major shift for the high-end personal care industry, INEOS Olefins & Polymers Europe has officially launched its latest Recycl-IN hybrid polymer grade. The new material, rPP1025C, contains an industry-leading 70% recycled content, specifically engineered to bridge the gap between aggressive sustainability targets and the uncompromising aesthetic demands of the cosmetics sector.