Textile manufacturer launches recycling platform
Kipas Textiles, an integrated textile manufacturer headquartered in Turkey, has launched fibR-e, a new recycling platform it says is designed to address the hurdles that have stopped polyester from becoming truly circular.
Of the millions of tons of polyester-based clothing the fashion industry produces annually, less than 1 percent is recycled back into new garments, Kipas says. Most ends up in landfills or incinerators.
However, regulations across Europe and other regions will require brands to take responsibility for the full life cycle of their products, and consumers are asking harder questions about sustainability.
