Circular Fashion

Sustainable textile material company Spinnova has partnered with Swedish textile recycling innovator Renewcell to develop and launch a concept for commercializing and scaling textile waste-based fibre. This collaboration represents the first of its kind, enabling textile waste-based fibre to be converted into new fibre without harmful chemicals. The first consumer products made from this new textile fibre are expected to reach the market by the end of 2024.   Award-winning circular innovation companies Spinnova and Renewcell announced they are collaborating to present a technology concept for scaling next-generation textile fibre production from textile waste. The new fibre production concept advances circularity in fashion and textile industries by combining the patented technologies of both companies.     Renewcell, pioneering circular economy in the fashion industry, recycles cellulose-rich textile waste such as cotton and viscose by using a proprietary process that transforms textile waste into a pulp product called CIRCULOSE®. This biodegradable raw material is produced from 100% recycled textiles and can be used to create new fibre. CIRCULOSE® has previously been used in the production of man-made cellulosic fibres such as viscose. With Spinnova's transformative technology, the partners can convert CIRCULOSE® into a new, bio-based textile fibre without using any harmful chemicals in the fibre spinning process. This represents a significant step in setting new standards for sustainable textile fibre production while addressing the industry's growing textile waste problem.   Spinnova conducted successful trials by spinning CIRCULOSE® pulp into new textile fibre. First batches of SPINNOVA® fibre made from 100% CIRCULOSE® were produced for yarn and fabric development, and initial prototypes were created from a blend of cotton and CIRCULOSE®-based SPINNOVA® fibre.   Ben Selby, Deputy CEO at Spinnova, stated: "The fashion and textile industry needs new solutions and collaboration across the supply chain, which makes this an exciting partnership for us. Our aim is to accelerate the fashion industry's transition to a circular economy and explore options for scaling fibre-to-textile fibre production. It has been a great pleasure to develop our partnership with the talented Renewcell team, and the initial tests combining Renewcell's material with Spinnova's technology were very promising."   Patrik Lundström, CEO of Renewcell, added: "The textile industry is in the midst of major transformation as it transitions from a linear business model to a circular economy. The change requires new partnerships and bold, innovative players. Learning more about Spinnova's technology has been truly exciting, and we look forward to launching the first collection made from CIRCULOSE® using Spinnova's unique fibre spinning technology to the market."   The companies are currently evaluating options with potential partners to begin scaling fibre-to-textile fibre production and are looking forward to starting work on developing the first consumer collection made from CIRCULOSE®-based SPINNOVA® fibre. The first consumer products are estimated to enter the market at the end of 2024.   Source