New partnership: Circularity
Circularity has developed a unique process to transform used textiles into new garments and other textile items — mechanically, without the use of chemicals or water, and without the addition of any virgin fibres whatsoever. Their input consists not just of pre-consumer off-cuts but also of used work wear from industrial customers and institutions, as well as bed linen and towels from the hospitality and healthcare industries that would otherwise end up in incinerators. Unique, 100% recycled and truly circular. Hailing from the Netherlands, Circularity is now expanding operations to Sweden and has joined our Nordic network.
The clothing industry is one of the most polluting industries in the world. For example, producing one T-shirt or pair of jeans requires thousands of litres of water, not to mention significant CO2 emissions. In addition, pesticides and oil are also a major form of pollution resulting from textile production. Circularity not only offers a solution for textile waste but also for new work clothing. Through their unique process, they can turn old textiles into new items for companies. These items can in turn be used to create new items when they reach the end of their lifespan — closing the circle.
Circularity’s process ensures that all textiles of the same colour and composition are collected, sorted and responsibly reused in new products, giving them a second life (even a fourth or fifth one!) instead of ending up in a landfill or being incinerated. “The time has come to redefine the way we live, in the broadest sense of the word. Our name, Circularity, says it all — the future may be uncertain, but what is certain is that it will be circular. It has to be.
The circular economy can only become a reality if organisations, governments and individuals work together, which is exactly what the Nordic Circular Hotspot aims to do. As a newcomer to Scandinavia, we are delighted to find a platform facilitating knowledge sharing, matchmaking and collaboration and look forward very much to doing our bit to contribute to the circular future,” says Fiona Coyne, General Manager of Circularity Sweden at Circularity.
Welcome to the NCH, Circularity! We look forward to working with you.
