From material sorting to circular design support.
Fibre Identification Technology
We’ve invested in near-infrared spectroscopy machinery to accurately identify garment composition at scale. This enables us to separate fibres by type, a critical step for mechanical and chemical recycling eligibility.
Circular Product Development Support
We collaborate with designers, universities and makers to trial new uses for post-consumer textiles. From homewares and furniture fill to packaging and building materials.
Creative Reuse & Upcycling Projects
We provide pre-sorted textiles for community projects, upcycling initiatives, and R&D, supporting education, design innovation and social enterprise.
Pilot Partnerships for Fibre-to-Fibre Recycling
As scalable fibre-to-fibre solutions emerge, we’re actively seeking brand and industry collaborators to help close the loop – starting with targeted material recovery and sorting.
Advisory for Circular Transition Planning
We offer insight and consultation to sustainability leads, product teams and circular economy managers on preparing for policy, product stewardship and EPR readiness.
Contact usWho it is for and why it matters
This service is ideal for:
Sustainability teams at fashion and sportswear brands
Retailers preparing for extended producer responsibility (EPR)
Councils and regional authorities trialling new reuse streams
Universities, circular designers and material innovators
Funders or NGOs exploring large-scale textile recovery
Why it matters:
Fibre separation is essential to enabling future recycling pathways.
Material transparency and data are becoming regulatory priorities.
Innovative reuse reduces waste and supports ESG targets.
Proactive investment in circularity is increasingly expected by stakeholders and customers.
Your brand can lead, not follow, in this space.
Real results:
Our fibre ID technology is already powering textile separation trials across multiple product categories, laying the groundwork for future fibre-to-fibre recycling in partnership with leading fashion and sustainability stakeholders.
Creative Reuse & Community Circularity
Not all innovation happens in labs. Some of the most inspiring circular solutions come from artists, educators and crafters and we’re proud to support them directly.
Through our textile donations programme, we collaborate with organisations across the UK to transform unwanted materials into meaningful new products. From bean bags and bags to planters and upcycled homewares, these projects showcase what’s possible when reuse meets creativity.
We supported Make CIC with textile materials for their creative contribution to Ecotricity’s Expedition One launch, an event celebrating sustainable living and regenerative futures. Read the full case study.
Due diligence & environmental impact
Our credentials include:
- ISO 14001 – Environmental Management
- Environment Agency-registered Waste Carrier
- Data handling compliant with industry traceability expectations
- Partnerships with community upcyclers and creative reuse leaders
Circular Innovation in Practice:
- Investing in pre-sorting infrastructure to meet future recycling standards
- Reducing volume sent for generic shredding or waste-to-energy
- Supporting Scope 3 impact reduction for brand partners
- Enabling storytelling, brand alignment and sustainability reporting
