Start-Up Ambercycle Pioneers Sustainable Polyester Recycling
US start-up Ambercycle emerged from their shared concern about the impact of polyester recycling during their senior year at UC Davis. Check the labels on your clothes, and you’ll likely discover a common thread: polyester. From workout shirts and stretchy jeans to pantsuits and underwear, this synthetic fiber, derived from fossil fuels, dominates our wardrobes. […]
Unifi Faces Challenges in Recycled Polyester Fiber Sales
Unifi Inc. reports a decline in recycled polyester fiber sales but sees growing demand for PET flake and chip products in the first quarter of fiscal year 2023. Unifi Inc., a leading PET recycling company known for its Repreve brand of recycled polyester fiber, recently reported a decline in net sales during the first quarter […]
Inditex Partners with US Start-Up to Source Recycled Polyester
Inditex is investing over 70 million euros to secure a supply of recycled polyester from U.S. start-up Ambercycle. Inditex, the parent company of Zara and the world’s largest clothing retailer, is taking significant strides in its commitment to sustainability by embracing next-generation materials. The company is investing over 70 million euros ($74 million) to secure […]
Revolutionizing Sustainability with Recycled Polyester
Textile producers have developed advanced processes to break down recycled polyester clothing, attracting investments and interest from major fashion brands. In today’s fashion world, polyester has become ubiquitous, spanning all price ranges from affordable to high-end designer garments. A staggering 85% of discarded polyester clothing ends up in landfills or incineration. Only a small fraction […]
Could Recycled Polyester Become Fashionable?
Textile manufacturers are developing advanced methods to include recycled polyester, with increasing investment and interest from major fashion brands. Polyester, a ubiquitous material in today’s fashion industry, graces both cheap and designer clothing. However, a staggering 85% of discarded polyester clothing ends up in landfills or is incinerated, leaving a significant environmental footprint. Surprisingly, few […]
