In November 2017, the Swedish cross-disciplinary research program Mistra Future Fashion announced a major breakthrough in recycling polyester/cotton fiber blends. The process, the result of six years of research, is called Blend Re:wind and generates three circular outgoing product streams. Cotton is turned into new high-quality viscose filaments and polyester into two pure new monomers. The outputs can then be re-spun into new threads.
PFAS-free and ultralight, stormburstLT by eVent fabrics delivers breathable protection for performance cyclists and fast-and-light adventurers.
Wool waste is transformed into high-performance insulation with Lavalan Re, combining natural materials and circular principles.
Fritidsbanken lends out sports and outdoor gear for free in 122 Swedish municipalities. A unique model merging reuse with increased access to nature.
Performance Days Fall 2024 focuses on circularity and textile-to-textile recycling as vital strategies for the future of the textile industry.
