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05.12.2023

ReHubs: First General Assembly

During its first General Assembly, 18 European companies and organisations have formally joined ReHubs. They represent different segments of the circular textile value chain and share a common commitment to invest in textile recycling capacity in Europe. Additional partners are expected in the near future.

Current ReHubs partners are BASF, Boer Group, Coleo, Concordia Textiles, Decathlon, EURATEX, Gherzi Textil Organisation, Inditex, Indorama Ventures, Mango, PEPPER-i2, Purfi, Ratti, Recover, Refashion, Resortecs, Rester, RETEX.GREEN and TEXAID.

All partners will support ReHubs Executive Director, Chris Deloof, to kick start activities in the coming months. ReHubs partners will elaborate together on further steps and activities for the forthcoming work plan and the development of the European Textile Recycling Roadmap.

Chris Deloof commented: “I am delighted to see such a strong group of organisations teaming up with ReHubs. They are a great example of how to establish a new circular textile value chain in Europe. We need to focus now on rolling out ReHubs investment projects and further expanding our partners and investors network.”

During its first General Assembly, 18 European companies and organisations have formally joined ReHubs. They represent different segments of the circular textile value chain and share a common commitment to invest in textile recycling capacity in Europe. Additional partners are expected in the near future.

Current ReHubs partners are BASF, Boer Group, Coleo, Concordia Textiles, Decathlon, EURATEX, Gherzi Textil Organisation, Inditex, Indorama Ventures, Mango, PEPPER-i2, Purfi, Ratti, Recover, Refashion, Resortecs, Rester, RETEX.GREEN and TEXAID.

All partners will support ReHubs Executive Director, Chris Deloof, to kick start activities in the coming months. ReHubs partners will elaborate together on further steps and activities for the forthcoming work plan and the development of the European Textile Recycling Roadmap.

Chris Deloof commented: “I am delighted to see such a strong group of organisations teaming up with ReHubs. They are a great example of how to establish a new circular textile value chain in Europe. We need to focus now on rolling out ReHubs investment projects and further expanding our partners and investors network.”

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ReHubs
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ReHubs

04.10.2023

Official launch of ReHubs Europe

At a kick off meeting hosted by Mango, EURATEX and 20 incoming members presented ReHubs Europe, a new international non-profit organisation poised to give a boost to the textile recycling. The launch follows three years of intense preparation, and the publication of a Techno-Economic Study, which analysed the business case, cost and environmental benefits for upscaling textile waste recycling in Europe.

ReHubs Europe will gather key players from the textile value chain - textile manufacturers, fashion brands, collectors and recyclers, chemical industry, technology providers - who welcome the ReHubs joint ambition to recycle 2.5 million tons of textile waste by 2030. This requires up to 250 industrial projects across Europe, covering different types of fibre-to-fibre recycling.

ReHubs Europe is the industry’s response to the upcoming EU legislation, which sets compulsory collection and sorting of textile waste, by 2025. To manage this, an upscale of recycling capacity is needed as well as a collaboration of different players from the value chain.

At a kick off meeting hosted by Mango, EURATEX and 20 incoming members presented ReHubs Europe, a new international non-profit organisation poised to give a boost to the textile recycling. The launch follows three years of intense preparation, and the publication of a Techno-Economic Study, which analysed the business case, cost and environmental benefits for upscaling textile waste recycling in Europe.

ReHubs Europe will gather key players from the textile value chain - textile manufacturers, fashion brands, collectors and recyclers, chemical industry, technology providers - who welcome the ReHubs joint ambition to recycle 2.5 million tons of textile waste by 2030. This requires up to 250 industrial projects across Europe, covering different types of fibre-to-fibre recycling.

ReHubs Europe is the industry’s response to the upcoming EU legislation, which sets compulsory collection and sorting of textile waste, by 2025. To manage this, an upscale of recycling capacity is needed as well as a collaboration of different players from the value chain.

Chris Deloof will lead ReHubs Europe as Executive Director. Chris has a long-standing experience in the textile sector and is a passionate advocate for cross-industry collaboration. Moreover, Chris is deeply committed to driving the transition towards a circular economy, which aligns seamlessly with ReHubs Europe's mission.

ReHubs Europe will operate from Brussels, in close partnership with EURATEX. Membership is open to any companies who wish to invest in textile waste recycling in Europe.

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Euratex

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30.03.2022

I:CO & Mango: Ein zweites Leben für getragene Kleidung

I:CO ist eine Partnerschaft mit dem Modekonzern Mango eingegangen und unterstützt das multinationale Unternehmen beim Sammeln und Wiederverwerten von getragenen Textilien und Schuhen. Die Verträge über die Zusammenarbeit wurden im März unterzeichnet. In ihren Filialen ermöglicht Mango seinen Kunden, gebrauchte Textilien und Schuhe in Sammelboxen abzugeben. I:Cos Muttergesellschaft SOEX wird ihnen künftig helfen, die gesammelten Textilien zu sortieren und weiterzuverarbeiten. Dafür werden die aussortierten Textilien und Schuhe von Mango direkt an das Hauptwerk von SOEX geliefert. Weiterhin tragbare Kleidung erhält so einen neuen Besitzer, nicht mehr tragbare Textilien werden recycelt.

Mit dieser Zusammenarbeit ermöglichen I:CO und SOEX dem multinationalen Modekonzern Mango deutliche Fortschritte im Bereich der Kreislaufwirtschaft. „Wir freuen uns auf die neue Zusammenarbeit mit einem einflussreichen Partner wie Mango. Wir sind uns sicher, dass wir gemeinsam zahlreiche Textilien wiederverwerten und so einen wesentlichen Beitrag zu einer nachhaltigeren Textilindustrie leisten können“, sagt der Soex Geschäftsführer Walter J. Thomsen.

I:CO ist eine Partnerschaft mit dem Modekonzern Mango eingegangen und unterstützt das multinationale Unternehmen beim Sammeln und Wiederverwerten von getragenen Textilien und Schuhen. Die Verträge über die Zusammenarbeit wurden im März unterzeichnet. In ihren Filialen ermöglicht Mango seinen Kunden, gebrauchte Textilien und Schuhe in Sammelboxen abzugeben. I:Cos Muttergesellschaft SOEX wird ihnen künftig helfen, die gesammelten Textilien zu sortieren und weiterzuverarbeiten. Dafür werden die aussortierten Textilien und Schuhe von Mango direkt an das Hauptwerk von SOEX geliefert. Weiterhin tragbare Kleidung erhält so einen neuen Besitzer, nicht mehr tragbare Textilien werden recycelt.

Mit dieser Zusammenarbeit ermöglichen I:CO und SOEX dem multinationalen Modekonzern Mango deutliche Fortschritte im Bereich der Kreislaufwirtschaft. „Wir freuen uns auf die neue Zusammenarbeit mit einem einflussreichen Partner wie Mango. Wir sind uns sicher, dass wir gemeinsam zahlreiche Textilien wiederverwerten und so einen wesentlichen Beitrag zu einer nachhaltigeren Textilindustrie leisten können“, sagt der Soex Geschäftsführer Walter J. Thomsen.

Die Zusammenarbeit der beiden Konzerne umfasst eine Sammlung, die über die Grenzen Deutschlands hinausgeht: Auch in internationalen Mango-Filialen in Polen, Osteuropa, der Schweiz und in der Türkei sammelt I:CO gemeinsam mit Mango Alttextilien und Schuhe. Durch die Zusammenarbeit mit Mango fördert I:CO weitere Möglichkeiten für Verbraucher, Kleidung unkompliziert in die Sammlung zu geben. Denn Umfragen zeigen: 85 Prozent der Deutschen wollen, dass ihre Kleidung weitergetragen wird, fast so viele Menschen nutzen die Altkleidersammlung in Deutschland bereits. International fehlt es in der Altkleidersammlung jedoch oft an einer ausgebauten Infrastruktur und der Sammelbereitschaft der Bevölkerung.

Neben der neugeschlossenen Partnerschaft zwischen SOEX und Mango kooperiert SOEX bereits seit längerer Zeit mit weiteren Modeunternehmen wie H&M, um diese bei der Altkleidersammlung in ihren Filialen zu unterstützten und leistet damit einen wichtigen Beitrag, um die Kreislaufwirtschaft in der Branche zu fördern.

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SOEX Mango I:CO
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SOEX

12.07.2021

SUPREME GREEN COTTON® in the latest Collections of three Brands

SUPREME GREEN COTTON®, the water-saving smart-tech yarn by Varvaressos has been chosen by Diesel, Champ Blanc and Muntagnard, and won the Gold Award at the Greek Exports Forum & Awards 2020.

Thanks to a pioneering satellite-powered drip irrigation system, SUPREME GREEN COTTON® saves up to 40% of water. The range of yarns is entirely Made in Europe and comes with influential sustainable verifications. The MADE IN GREEN by OEKO-TEX® label guarantees that the yarns have been tested for harmful substances and manufactured using sustainable processes under socially responsible working conditions in accordance with STeP by OEKO-TEX®. Complete transparency and traceability are guaranteed throughout the whole production and supply chain by the unique diafania SI platform, powered via blockchain technology.

Global clothing and lifestyle Italian premium jeans brand Diesel stands out for its unique mindset and sustainable imprint. That’s why it chose SUPREME GREEN COTTON® for its collection ‘Green Label’ and ‘NightCrush’ as well as its ‘Malign’ jersey T-shirts, available in two different colours and prints.

SUPREME GREEN COTTON®, the water-saving smart-tech yarn by Varvaressos has been chosen by Diesel, Champ Blanc and Muntagnard, and won the Gold Award at the Greek Exports Forum & Awards 2020.

Thanks to a pioneering satellite-powered drip irrigation system, SUPREME GREEN COTTON® saves up to 40% of water. The range of yarns is entirely Made in Europe and comes with influential sustainable verifications. The MADE IN GREEN by OEKO-TEX® label guarantees that the yarns have been tested for harmful substances and manufactured using sustainable processes under socially responsible working conditions in accordance with STeP by OEKO-TEX®. Complete transparency and traceability are guaranteed throughout the whole production and supply chain by the unique diafania SI platform, powered via blockchain technology.

Global clothing and lifestyle Italian premium jeans brand Diesel stands out for its unique mindset and sustainable imprint. That’s why it chose SUPREME GREEN COTTON® for its collection ‘Green Label’ and ‘NightCrush’ as well as its ‘Malign’ jersey T-shirts, available in two different colours and prints.

Thee Swiss brand Muntagnard believes in «sustainability» as a powerful lever for innovative solutions for people who go their own way and think outside the box to advance sustainable development. Muntagnard rethinks textiles - from the sewing thread to the label – selecting only sustainable materials and minimizing the use of plastic to the bone while seeking sensible, biodegradable textile alternatives. The MANGOLA collection of T-sets is 100% made of SUPREME GREEN COTTON®.

CHAMP BLANC is a responsible French brand renown for its ready-to-wear men clothing and for its strong commitment to traceability. The brand has been working for nearly 8 months on the design of the "Traceable T-shirt" made of 100% SUPREME GREEN COTTON®. The result is a high quality and finishing t-shirt to make it last. By relying on existing technologies, the entire production chain is traceable and can be discover thanks a QR-code on the label.

SUPREME GREEN COTTON® has also been bestowed with the influential Gold Award in the “Top Branded Export Product” category of the Greek Exports Forum & Awards 2020

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Varvaressos / GB Network Marketing & Communication