Advancing Textile Recycling: Extracting Polyester from Complex Fiber Blends
Polyester has successfully been separated and purified from workwear made of polyester, cotton and antistatic fibers
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The Unmatched Catalyst puts Rewin in a league of Its own
The production and consumption of textiles generates staggering amounts of waste, with polyester-based materials being one of the major materials used in textile production today. Conventional recycling methods have struggled to effectively handle the diverse range of polyester blends and types. However, Rewin is pioneering a groundbreaking, unmatched solution that will revolutionize polyester recycling.
Investor Insight: Rewin has a technolog with great potential.
A key figure in Rewin's operations is Henrik Selstam, serving as both a board member as well as a substantial investor in the company. Bringing extensive experience as the Chief Technology Officer at Wasterfront, Selstam contributes insights gained from various tech-focused industries, including renewable energy and energy supply chains.
Industrial Textile Sorting: One key for Efficient Textile Recycling at scale
Rewin collaborates closely with a consortium of key partners, one of them being NewRetex. With its unique experience in Textile sorting, NewRetex serves as a cornerstone in the development of circular textile management. Currently operating a sorting facility in Denmark, NewRetex will become increasingly important as the circular textile value chain evolves.
It’s time to utilize Wasted Textile Materials.
Taking advantage of existing textiles is a significant opportunity for businesses to create new business models, generate lasting value, and contribute to a more sustainable environment. The world continues to be filled with newly produced textiles. Recent figures reveal that in Sweden, we purchase 15.2 kilograms of new textiles per person annually, and this trend shows no signs of abating.
Investor Insight: Morten Schalemose invests in Rewin's venture in Polyester recycling
Rewin stands at the threshold of an extraordinary journey as the company initiates the realization of its groundbreaking polyester recycling technology. In just a year, the inaugural pilot facility is set to be installed in Malmö, followed by an ambitious plan to establish the first of potentially many, large-scale facilities for polyester recycling within three to five years.
Closing the Loop: Transforming the Textile Industry Through Cutting-edge Polyester Recycling.
60% of all newly produced textiles are made of polyester, but despite the significant environmental impact of fossil-based production, only a negligible fraction is recycled. Rewin aims to change this with its unique technology and business model for polyester recycling.