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"Recycled Polyester" News Archive
Reciclados Tangier to Invest $68.5 Million Into New Recycling Plant
With this investment, Reciclados Tangier hopes to position itself as a national leader in the manufacture of recycled textile and apparel products to serve not only the local market but also the markets in Europe and America.
Apparel & Textiles
Investments & Collaborations
Circ Secures $25M to Expand Industrial Textile Recycling
Circ secures $25M to scale textile-to-textile recycling, advancing circular fashion with industrial solutions and major brand partnerships.
Material Innovation & Circularity
Apparel & Textiles
Barmag Unveils Advanced Recycling Technologies for Sustainable Textile Production
Explore Barmag’s cutting-edge recycling technologies for the textile industry, driving sustainability with innovations in polyester recycling, carpet yarn production, and circular economy solutions.
Cotton vs Polyester: Similarities and Differences
The differences and similarities between Cotton and Polyester
New Report Finds Secondhand Clothing on Track to Take 10% of Global Fashion Sales
ThredUp, one of the largest online resale platforms for apparel, shoes, and accessories, today released the results of its 2024 Resale Report.
Eastman and Debrand Collaborate for Textile Recycling Solutions
Eastman, renowned for specialty materials like Naia™ cellulosic fibers, has teamed up with Debrand, a top logistics firm specializing in sustainable solutions for apparel waste from global brands.
Fashion Industry Lags in Meeting Crucial 2030 Water and Climate Goals
Two years into the commitment to halve emissions by 2030, major fashion brands, including ASOS and Primark, have achieved only a 2% reduction, as revealed by NGO WRAP's recent report on the Textiles 2030 initiative.
Mango Advances its Sustainability Goals, Planning to Only Use Recycled Polyester by 2025
Spanish Brand Mango Advances its Sustainability Goals, Planning to Only Use Recycled Polyester by 2025
H&M Group and Vargas Holding Launch Syre, a Joint Venture to Revolutionize Textile Recycling
H&M Group has secured an offtake agreement with Syre worth a total of USD 600 million over seven years, covering a significant share of H&M Group’s long-term need for recycled polyester, which is currently primarily sourced from rPET bottle-to-textile.
Mud Jeans Achieves Impressive 42% Reduction in Carbon Emissions
Mud Jeans significantly reduced its carbon emissions by 42% in 2022, mainly through efficiency improvements with its manufacturing partner, Yousstex, and has maintained carbon neutrality since 2016.
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Athleta Partners with Ambercycle's Cycora to Revolutionize Performance Apparel Sustainability
Athleta leads sustainable fashion by integrating Ambercycle's Cycora, aligning with its mission-driven ethos and B Corp certification to reduce environmental impact.
Avery Dennison and Texaid Forge Strategic Alliance for Textile Recycling Ahead of EU Rule Revisions
Avery Dennison and Texaid collaborate to improve traceability and recycling in the garment industry ahead of revised EU textile waste regulations.
Cotton Wins the Battle Against Polyester in Transparency
According to Textile Exchange data, 61% of cotton could be traced back to its origin, as the primary fibers used in fashion, cotton is the most traced and doubles the results of polyester.