Advancing the Textile Recycling Industry: Innovations in Sustainable Solutions

Textile Recycling Market
Textile Recycling Market

 

The global textile recycling market is projected to grow steadily, reaching a valuation of USD 6.6 billion by 2033, driven by a CAGR of 3.2% during the forecast period from 2023 to 2033. This growth is fueled by increasing environmental concerns, rising awareness of sustainable practices, and strict regulations to reduce landfill waste. Textile recycling helps recover valuable materials, including fibers, yarns, and fabrics, which can be reused in manufacturing new products. Key sectors driving demand include fashion, automotive, and industrial applications. Technological advancements in sorting and processing, along with collaborations between governments and private sectors, are expected to bolster market expansion further.

The US is known for producing nearly 25 billion pounds of textiles yearly. It could be equated with nearly 82 pounds/citizen. Upcycling is amongst the potential recycling approaches that maximize the conservation of raw materials, water, and energy.

The US is amongst the biggest manufacturers of textile-related products – as stated by the National Council of Textile Organization. The Council for Textile Recycling states that a US citizen, on the whole, does throw away nearly 70 pounds of textiles every year. This is where textile recycling comes to the rescue.

Tyton Biosciences has its water-based hydrothermal solution for recycling garments made from polyester, cotton, and polycotton blends. Cotton thus gets segregated from polyester by having it disassembled into monomer components, thereby letting it get re-assembled into a brand new polyester. MMCFs (Man Made Cellulosic Fibers) could also replace tree pulp.

It has been observed that recycled polyamide, as compared to virgin polyamide/nylon, gives lower emissions of carbon dioxide. Patagonia uses recycled polyamide in more than 80% of the apparel they create.

At the same time, the fact that different materials need specialized handling methods can’t be ignored. This factor could restrain the textile recycling market.

Future Market Insights has walked through these facts with future prospects in its latest market study entitled ‘Textile Recycling Market’. It has its team of analysts and consultants to look through a 360-degree approach in its primary, secondary, and tertiary modes of research.

The Government of the United States has decided to increase consumers’ awareness of textiles’ recycling. It launched an initiative for achieving zero waste by 2037 under the guidance of the Council of Textile Recycling (CTR), which is likely to further boost the size of the market”, Future Market Insights.

Key Takeaways from the Textile Recycling Market

  • North America holds a significant market share, with the US being subject to growing awareness regarding the impact of textile waste on the environment. Various public awareness campaigns are being conducted regarding textile recycling.
  • Europe holds the second-largest market share, with Germany, France, and the UK opting for something like the Sustainable Clothing Action Plan. The government of the UK has put forth the Textile 2030 initiative.
  • The Asia Pacific is expected to grow at a rapid pace in the textile recycling market, with South Korea, Japan, and China leading from the front. This is evident from the fact that Hyosung, in May 2021, collaborated with various municipal governments for manufacturing nylon fabrics made out of recycled fishing nets. Vegan Tiger has come up with several textiles made out of materials like stickers, gift wrap, and paper.

Competitive Textile Recycling

  • Birla Cellulose, in May 2023, entered into collaboration with TextileGenesisTM to provide transparency and traceability solutions in the garments vertical. The orchestrators include Fashion for Good, Canopy, and Circular Fashion Partnership for scaling the circular business model.
  • Lenzing Group, in 2023, did announce launching LENZINGTM ECOVERO abreast with REFIBRATM technology that would help it in transiting toward a circular economy in the textile vertical.
  • Circ, in April 2023, entered into collaboration with Zara to launch a womens’ wear collection made from recycled polyester and Lyocell separated from the mixed residue in the form of textile waste.
  • Indorama Ventures Public Company, in June 2020, completed the acquisition of AG Resinas Ltd’s PET recycling facility.
  • TRI Group, in May 2022, completed the acquisition of Soex UK to strengthen its presence in Europe.
  • Saint-Gobain, in April 2022, announced planning to spend US$ 32 Million toward the upgradation of CertainTeed’s Chowchilla glass wool plant based out of California. It estimates that this upgradation would be curtailing emissions of carbon dioxide by 4000t/yr.
  • HYOSUNG TNC, in March 2022, did ink an agreement with TOPTEN for working together to develop high-class eco-friendly products.

Dive Deep into the Full Report for a Complete Analysis!

Top Key Players in the Textile Recycling Market

  • Worn Again Technologies
  • Lenzing Group
  • Birla Cellulose
  • BLS Ecotech
  • The Woolmark Company
  • Ecotex Group
  • The Boer Group
  • Unifi Inc.
  • Textile Recycling International
  • Hyosung Group
  • Martex Fiber
  • RenewCell
  • Pistoni S.r.l
  • RE TEXTIL Deutschland GmbH

What does the Report state?

  • The research study is based on material (cotton, polyester, wool, polyamide, and likewise), source (apparel waste, home furnishing waste, automotive waste, and likewise), and process (mechanical and chemical).
  • The textile recycling market is expected to grow with the objective of doing away with the accumulation of textile waste in landfill space.

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About the Author

Nikhil Kaitwade

Associate Vice President at Future Market Insights, Inc. has over a decade of experience in market research and business consulting. He has successfully delivered 1500+ client assignments, predominantly in Automotive, Chemicals, Industrial Equipment, Oil & Gas, and Service industries.
His core competency circles around developing research methodology, creating a unique analysis framework, statistical data models for pricing analysis, competition mapping, and market feasibility analysis. His expertise also extends wide and beyond analysis, advising clients on identifying growth potential in established and niche market segments, investment/divestment decisions, and market entry decision-making.
Nikhil holds an MBA degree in Marketing and IT and a Graduate in Mechanical Engineering. Nikhil has authored several publications and quoted in journals like EMS Now, EPR Magazine, and EE Times.

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