Hyosung, Loop Industries, and Pleatsmama collaborate to pioneer textile-to-textile recycling
Loop Industries, a clean technology company dedicated to accelerating the circular fashion economy by manufacturing 100% recycled polyethylene terephthalate plastic and textile-to-textile polyester fiber, announced a three-way collaboration with Hyosung, a completely sustainable textile solutions provider, and Pleatsmama, a sustainable fashion brand, to produce 100% recycled drawn textured yarn used in limited-edition handbags. The yarn was manufactured using virgin-quality Loop’s T2T polyester produced through the Infinite Loop™ textile-to-textile recycling technology, utilizing low-value mixed polyester textile waste as feedstock.
Hyosung leveraged its expertise in advanced materials to spin the yarn, ensuring premium quality and performance, while Pleatsmama transformed the yarn into stylish, sustainable handbags. This collaboration highlights the potential of circular fashion and innovative recycling technologies to drive sustainability across industries.
Loop’s T2T polyester fiber is recognized for its virgin-quality properties. It seamlessly integrates into existing supply chains and manufacturing processes without compromising quality or aesthetics. Polyester also delivers significant environmental benefits, reducing greenhouse gas emissions by up to 80% and requiring up to 91% less non-renewable primary energy than virgin polyester production from fossil fuels.
Polyester, the most widely used fiber globally, accounts for approximately half of the textile market, reaching 53 million metric tons annually. This presents a significant challenge, as polyester fiber waste is not suitable for traditional mechanical recycling methods and often ends up in landfills or is incinerated. Loop’s Infinite Loop™ technology provides a solution by recycling even the lowest-value polyester waste, regardless of color or material composition, into 100% recycled virgin-quality polyester. This closed-loop approach offers a sustainable alternative for the textile industry, addressing the growing issue of textile waste while maintaining exceptional quality and performance.
