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. […]
Valdese Weavers and Recover™ Pioneering Sustainable Fabrics in the Home Textile Industry
Valdese Weavers partners with global recycled cotton fiber producer Recover to spearhead sustainable fabrics in the home textile industry. Valdese Weavers, the leading producer of decorative textiles in the United States for residential and contract markets, has partnered with global recycled cotton fiber producer, Recover™, to transform the home textile industry. The two innovative textile […]
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 […]
How Designer Jianhui Yanis Crafting Eco-Chic Styles with Sustainable Fabrics
Yan prioritizes repurposing discarded and leftover materials from workshops and factories to prevent environmental harm, enabling sustainable fabrics in fashion. In today’s world, sustainability is a critical issue that extends far beyond the usual suspects. While we often think of fashion as an industry focused on style and trends, the clothing we wear carries a […]
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 […]
