{"id":2916,"date":"2025-05-01T12:16:04","date_gmt":"2025-05-01T11:16:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.systemiq.earth\/reports\/?page_id=2916"},"modified":"2025-05-24T22:17:04","modified_gmt":"2025-05-24T21:17:04","slug":"the-textile-recycling-breakthrough","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.systemiq.earth\/reports\/the-textile-recycling-breakthrough\/","title":{"rendered":"The Textile Recycling Breakthrough"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” bg_image=”2929″ bg_position=”center center” background_image_loading=”default” bg_repeat=”no-repeat” scene_position=”center” text_color=”light” text_align=”center” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” color_overlay=”rgba(36,44,93,0.85)” overlay_strength=”0.5″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” parallax_bg=”true” parallax_bg_speed=”fast” shape_type=”triangle” gradient_type=”default”][vc_column column_padding=”padding-2-percent” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”left-right” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” enable_animation=”true” animation=”fade-in-from-bottom” animation_easing=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_row_inner column_margin=”none” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” top_padding=”8%” bottom_padding=”6%” right_padding_tablet=”1%” right_padding_phone=”1%” text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all” class=”ppc-banner-content”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”left” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”default” gradient_type=”default”][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”60px” custom_height_tablet=”0″ custom_height_phone=”0″][image_with_animation image_url=”2927″ image_size=”full” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default” animation_type=”entrance” animation=”None” animation_movement_type=”transform_y” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default”][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]\n

Why policy must lead the scale-up of textile recycling in Europe<\/span><\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][nectar_btn size=”large” open_new_tab=”true” button_style=”see-through-2″ color_override=”#ffffff” hover_color_override=”#ffffff” hover_text_color_override=”#000000″ icon_family=”fontawesome” text=”Download Report” icon_fontawesome=”fa fa-file-text-o” css_animation=”fadeInUp” margin_right=”30″ url=”https:\/\/www.systemiq.earth\/downloads\/Systemiq-The_Textile_Recycling_Breakthrough-Why_policy_must_lead_the_scale-up_of_polyester_recycling_in_Europe-EN.pdf”][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” 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Recycling of polyester textile waste in Europe can reach a breakthrough in scale and adoption \u2013 if policymakers and industry act decisively now.<\/span><\/h3>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]\n

Europe\u2019s textile waste system is under pressure<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Over 125 million tonnes of raw material are consumed by the global textiles industry each year \u2013 yet less than 1% of fibres are made from recycled textile waste. Most is landfilled, incinerated, or exported to regions ill-equipped to manage it responsibly. At the same time, Europe\u2019s existing collection, sorting and reuse businesses models are struggling. Polyester, which accounts for ~57% of global fibre demand, is a key fibre type we need circular recycling solutions for.[\/vc_column_text][image_with_animation image_url=”2993″ image_size=”full” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default” animation_type=”entrance” animation=”None” animation_movement_type=”transform_y” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1747649639135{padding-top: 2% !important;}” text_direction=”default”]\n

A breakthrough is possible \u2013 if the right levers are pulled<\/h4>\n

The Textile Recycling Breakthrough<\/em> is the first study to apply a tipping points framework to this challenge. Led by Systemiq, with input from a Steering Group comprising 17 organisations across the value chain, it presents the first detailed analysis of the cost gap between recycled polyester from post-consumer waste and virgin polyester from fossil fuels \u2013 and shows how Europe can lead on creating a competitive, circular textile industry \u2013 contributing to economic resilience, job growth and reductions in waste and greenhouse gas emissions.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”padding-2-percent” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color=”#f7f7f7″ background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” enable_animation=”true” animation=”fade-in-from-right” animation_easing=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”default” gradient_type=”default”][image_with_animation image_url=”2899″ image_size=”thumbnail” max_width=”custom” animation_type=”entrance” animation=”None” animation_movement_type=”transform_y” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” max_width_custom=”76px”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1745496231645{padding-top: 5px !important;}” text_direction=”default”]\n

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2025 annualised cost comparison of feedstock sources for polyester textiles<\/h5>\n

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The technology is promising. The business case isn\u2019t.<\/h4>\n

The study focuses on depolymerisation, a promising chemical recycling technology that can turn most polyester textiles from post-consumer waste back into top-quality fibre, with lower emissions than virgin production.<\/p>\n

Yet today, following this process to make recycled polyester is estimated to cost ~2.6 times more to produce than virgin polyester from Asia, and less than 1% of the post-consumer textile waste feedstocks are accessible for this kind of recycling.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” top_padding=”1%” bottom_padding=”3%” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/6″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][\/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”padding-3-percent” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”2\/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”default” gradient_type=”default”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1747653550137{border-color: #000000 !important;}” text_direction=”default”]\n

Four areas of intervention.<\/h4>\n

Ten levers for change.<\/h4>\n

To unlock scale and competitiveness, Europe must address barriers of both affordability and accessibility. The study identifies ten levers for policy and industry action across four areas of intervention: a) improving access to feedstock, b) strengthening offtake demand, c) reducing production costs, and d) leveling the remaining cost gap through EPR funding and green premia.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1746608076036{border-color: #000000 !important;}” text_direction=”default”]

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Reaching a tipping point.<\/h4>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1747649753547{padding-bottom: 2% !important;}” text_direction=”default”]With these interventions, Europe could reach a tipping point \u2013 where recycled polyester from post-consumer waste becomes more accessible, affordable and attractive than virgin alternatives. As a result, depolymerisation capacity could grow nearly tenfold by 2035<\/strong> \u2013 helping reduce the fashion sector\u2019s environmental impact by cutting waste and emissions and reducing dependence on virgin raw materials.[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” text_align=”left” row_position=”default” row_position_tablet=”inherit” row_position_phone=”inherit” overflow=”visible” pointer_events=”all” css=”.vc_custom_1746607113149{border-top-width: 2px !important;border-bottom-width: 1px !important;border-top-style: solid !important;border-bottom-style: solid !important;border-color: #000000 !important;}”][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” overflow=”visible” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”2\/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1747081137000{border-color: #000000 !important;}” text_direction=”default”]\n
EU textile post-consumer waste recycling:<\/h5>\n

A comparison of 2025 and 2035 volume flows
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2035 annualised cost comparison after application of ten levers<\/h5>\n

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Closing the remaining cost gap.<\/strong><\/h4>\n

The report proposes an EPR (Extended Producer Responsibility) fee in the direction of \u20ac250\u2013330\/tonne on polyester put on the EU market to cover the net costs of collection, sorting, and recycling in a scaled system. A ~5% brand-level green premium would cover shipping costs to Asian supply chains and close the remaining cost gap. Together, these support mechanisms add up to around \u20ac0.15 for a 400g polyester jumper.<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1747081267488{padding-bottom: 2% !important;}” text_direction=”default”]However, the report adds that, while building a viable recycling system is critical, a truly circular textile economy will require deeper changes in how we design, produce, consume, and value clothing.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” top_padding=”1%” bottom_padding=”3%” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/6″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][\/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”2\/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1747649915182{border-color: #000000 !important;}” text_direction=”default”]\n

The socio-economic opportunity.<\/h4>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1747649997078{padding-bottom: 2% !important;}” text_direction=”default”]A related Systemiq study<\/a> showed that a broader system change across PET packaging and polyester textiles \u2013 combining depolymerisation and mechanical recycling, reduction and reuse \u2013 could generate \u20ac5.5 billion in annual value and create 28,000 net new jobs in Europe\u2019s recycling sector by 2040.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1747650041452{border-color: #000000 !important;}” text_direction=”default”]\n

Circularity beyond recycling.<\/h4>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1747650052383{padding-bottom: 2% !important;}” text_direction=”default”]However, the report adds that, while building a viable recycling system is critical to dealing with the waste we inevitably produce, a truly circular textile economy will require deeper changes in how we design, produce, consume, and value clothing.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/6″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” bottom_padding=”3%” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/6″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][\/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”2\/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][image_with_animation image_url=”2899″ image_size=”thumbnail” max_width=”custom” animation_type=”entrance” animation=”None” animation_movement_type=”transform_y” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”center” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” max_width_custom=”76px”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1747083623097{padding-top: 5px !important;}” text_direction=”default”]\n

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS<\/strong><\/span><\/h6>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1747082147226{padding-bottom: 2% !important;}” text_direction=”default”]The Textile Recycling Breakthrough was funded by grants from Arc\u2019teryx, Eastman, Interzero, Textile Exchange, and Tomra. It was guided by an independently chaired Steering Group representing industry, civil society, and academia, ensuring its independence and rigour.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/6″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” bg_color=”#f5f5f5″ scene_position=”center” top_padding=”4%” constrain_group_1=”yes” bottom_padding=”4%” left_padding_desktop=”22%” constrain_group_2=”yes” right_padding_desktop=”22%” left_padding_tablet=”10%” constrain_group_4=”yes” right_padding_tablet=”10%” left_padding_phone=”1%” constrain_group_6=”yes” right_padding_phone=”1%” text_color=”dark” text_align=”center” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” id=”download” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=”” gradient_type=”default”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”left-right” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” enable_animation=”true” animation=”fade-in-from-bottom” animation_easing=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][image_with_animation image_url=”2899″ image_size=”thumbnail” max_width=”custom” animation_type=”entrance” animation=”None” animation_movement_type=”transform_y” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”center” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” max_width_custom=”76px”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1747857690734{padding-top: 5px !important;}” text_direction=”default”]\n
WEBINAR<\/strong><\/span><\/h6>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_video link=”https:\/\/youtu.be\/R9GNFd-NJm4″ css=””][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_content” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” top_padding=”3%” bottom_padding=”3%” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” gradient_type=”default” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”0px” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1\/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”default” gradient_type=”default”][image_with_animation image_url=”2899″ image_size=”thumbnail” max_width=”custom” animation_type=”entrance” animation=”None” animation_movement_type=”transform_y” hover_animation=”none” alignment=”center” border_radius=”none” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” max_width_custom=”76px”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1747083734415{padding-top: 5px !important;padding-bottom: 1% !important;}” text_direction=”default”]\n
ENDORSEMENTS<\/strong><\/span><\/h6>\n[\/vc_column_text][testimonial_slider style=”multiple_visible” color=”accent-color-dark” slider_controls=”default” flickity_border_radius=”0px” enable_shadow=”true” custom_width_desktop=”40%” font_size_desktop=”1.2vw” font_line_height=”1.25″ shadow=”horizontal:22,vertical:20,blur:60,spread:0,opacity:0.575″ custom_box_shadow=”horizontal:40,vertical:60,blur:60,spread:-20,opacity:0.175″ font_size_tablet=”16″][testimonial star_rating=”none” title=”Testimonial” id=”1747083475816-2″ name=”Kyle Wood” subtitle=”Senior Director Strategy at Arc’teryx” quote=”This study helps chart a path forward for brands looking to support a circular transition and shift toward regenerative textile systems in Europe. It’s also a powerful reminder that design does not exist in isolation, and must proceed in partnership with long term commitments and policy frameworks. We’re excited to contribute to this conversation and help push the industry in the right direction.” tab_id=”1747083475817-7″][testimonial star_rating=”none” title=”Testimonial” id=”1747083475816-2″ name=”Eric Dehouck” subtitle=”Managing Director at Eastman Circular Solutions France” quote=”Europe has the opportunity to lead the transition to circular textiles, and technologies like depolymerization are ready to play a central role. What\u2019s needed now is the right and demanding policy framework, long-term offtake commitments, and de-risking mechanisms to take these solutions to scale.” tab_id=”1747083475817-7″][testimonial star_rating=”none” title=”Testimonial” id=”1747083475816-2″ name=”Julia Haas” subtitle=”Head of Commercial Partnerships at Interzero” quote=”Through the interplay of both political and industry-driven levers, Europe has a great opportunity to make circularity in textiles a reality \u2013 and turn it into a competitive advantage. The study proves that bold, long-term policy action is needed to help create stable market conditions and reduce investment risks. At the same time, collaboration within the industry is essential to drive the necessary infrastructure transformation. Both need to work hand in hand to reach the breakthrough in textiles recycling.” tab_id=”1747083475817-7″][testimonial star_rating=”none” title=”Testimonial” id=”1747083475816-2″ name=”Beth Jensen” subtitle=”Senior Director Climate and Nature Impact at Textile Exchange” quote=”This report highlights the interventions needed to accelerate textile-to-textile recycling in the EU, which Textile Exchange believes will be an important impact reduction strategy. 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