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Clothing recycling is poised to take off, as companies look to solve the industry’s huge waste problem

T2T is at a tipping point: Textile-to-textile recycling is moving beyond early trials, with new technologies and tightening regulations pushing brands and recyclers to scale solutions that tackle fashion’s enormous waste problem.

Circ’s role in scaling: Circ is highlighted for its hydrothermal recycling method that separates polyester and cotton from blended fabrics. The piece touches on Circ’s upcoming plant in Saint-Avold, France, building on learnings from its demonstration sites in Danville, VA, and Springfield, OH, which have already supplied materials to brands like Allbirds and Patrick McDowell.

Global momentum: Alongside Circ, other players like RE&UP, Reju, and Syre are also rapidly expanding capacity, signaling the emergence of a full-fledged textile-recycling industry that could significantly reduce reliance on virgin fibers.

Read the full story at The Wall Street Journal (subscription required).