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Fashion Value Chain
15 hours ago
- Business
- Fashion Value Chain
RE&UP Accelerates Circular Textiles at Global Industry Events
In a defining week for sustainable fashion, RE&UP, a trailblazer in recycled polycotton solutions, took center stage at two premier international forums: the Global Fashion Summit in Copenhagen and the Textiles Recycling Expo in Brussels. Uniting innovation with impact, the company brought forward critical insights on next-gen materials, textile recycling, and the infrastructure required to scale circularity. At the Global Fashion Summit, Andreas Dorner, General Manager at RE&UP, contributed to the Fibre Futures panel on the Ignite Stage, sharing deep insights into polycotton innovation. 'When it comes to polycotton, RE&UP is the go-to solution provider,' Dorner stated, reinforcing the company's expertise in tackling one of the industry's most complex blended fabrics. Meanwhile, Ebru Özküçük Guler, Chief Sustainability Officer, moderated a high-impact session titled What is Next-Gen?, featuring speakers from the European Environment Agency and Fashion for Good. 'The shift to next-gen materials isn't just about innovation,' she emphasized, 'it's about building the systems to scale them responsibly.' In Brussels, at the Textiles Recycling Expo, RE&UP's Marco Lucietti, Head of Global Marketing and Communications, joined a panel discussion on Scaling Recycled Content: Turning Ambition into Industry Reality. His insights tackled the need for robust infrastructure, policy alignment, and investment to turn promises into performance. 'The energy was high and the message was clear: it's time to turn circularity from a commitment into a capability,' Lucietti shared. Across both events, RE&UP's message resonated strongly: innovation without scalability and accountability is not enough. From pioneering recycled polycotton applications to shaping circular infrastructure, RE&UP continues to turn bold ideas into transformative action. As textile sustainability accelerates into a new era, RE&UP remains committed to pushing boundaries, sparking dialogue, and delivering solutions that turn theory into impact.
Fashion Value Chain
02-06-2025
- Business
- Fashion Value Chain
RE&UP First in Textile Industry with Full C2C Circularity
, setting a new benchmark for circularity at scale. This recognition places RE&UP at the forefront of global material innovation, as the world struggles with a textile ecosystem where virgin materials still dominate and circular practices remain rare. All three of RE&UP's core offerings have received certification from the Cradle to Cradle Products Innovation Institute, evaluated by accredited assessor Eco Intelligent Growth (EIG): Next-Gen Recycled Cotton (Pre-Consumer) – Platinum Next-Gen Recycled Cotton (Post-Consumer) – Platinum Recycled Polyester Chips – Silver This certification is not just about recycled content—it validates RE&UP's end-to-end circular design, from material sourcing and infrastructure compatibility to traceability and reuse systems. 'This certification proves our recycled fibers are designed for scale, safety, and long-term reuse,' said Andreas Dorner, General Manager, RE&UP. 'We're not just talking about sustainability—we're delivering measurable, system-ready impact for the textile industry.' C2C Certified® Circularity rigorously evaluates a product's ability to return to the value chain safely and effectively. It includes metrics like recycling compatibility, public transparency, safe chemical usage, and circular infrastructure readiness. 'RE&UP's certification validates that circularity isn't just aspirational—it's achievable,' said Ebru Özküçük Guler, Chief Sustainability Officer. 'We've built a next-gen solution that doesn't compromise on quality or performance, while enabling true large-scale impact.' Already being adopted by leading fashion brands, RE&UP's certified fibers match the performance of virgin materials—while offering built-in traceability and compliance. 'This sets a new precedent for the textile industry,' added Nienke Steen, Director of Apparel at the Institute. 'RE&UP's approach separates ambition from proof, raising expectations for all fiber innovators.
