Spinnova, a Finnish fiber manufacturer, and Renewcell, a Swedish pioneer in textile recycling, have teamed up to create and expand a groundbreaking textile waste-based fiber that can be spun into new fibers without the use of detrimental chemicals, marking it as a unique innovation in its field.
Renewcell recycles cellulosic-rich textile waste, such as cotton and viscose, into circulose, a kind of pulp, using a specialised method. The biodegradable base material, which may be used to create new fibre, is entirely formed of textiles that have already been used once.
According to the information provided by both companies, circulose has traditionally been employed in the production of synthetic cellulosic fibers such as viscose. However, thanks to the utilization of Spinnova’s innovative technology, circulose can now undergo a transformation into an entirely new biobased textile fiber, all achieved without the necessity of incorporating any harmful or hazardous chemicals in the process.
The two describe it as an important step in addressing the industry’s growing textile waste problem and setting new standards for the production of sustainable textile fibres.
According to Spinnova, the circulose pulp was successfully spun into a unique textile fibre in experiments. The first prototypes use a combination of cotton and circulose-based Spinnova fibre, and the earliest batches of 100% circulose-based Spinnova fibre have been produced for yarn and fabric fabrication.
According to Ben Selby, deputy CEO of Spinnova, the fashion and textile industry needs creative solutions and cooperation throughout its supply chain.
Spinnova and Renewcell have jointly expressed their intentions to explore potential collaborations for the expansion of textile-to-textile fiber manufacturing. They are actively considering partnerships to scale up their operations. Furthermore, they have high hopes of initiating the creation of the inaugural consumer collection crafted from Spinnova fiber derived from circulose.
As we look ahead to the sustainable future of the fashion and textile industry, the partnership between Spinnova and Renewcell represents a significant milestone. Their innovative approach to recycling textile waste into biobased fibers without harmful chemicals is not just groundbreaking; it’s a promise of a cleaner, greener fashion landscape. With their shared commitment to sustainability and forward-thinking collaboration, the industry’s growing textile waste problem may soon be a thing of the past. As we eagerly await the debut of the first consumer products resulting from this partnership by the end of 2024, it’s a testament to what can be achieved when innovation meets environmental responsibility. Stay tuned for more exciting developments in the world of sustainable fashion!
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