tExtended is an EU-funded project aiming to develop a knowledge-based Blueprint, which is a master plan for a sustainable textile ecosystem where utilization of textile flows is optimized, aiming for retention of value of materials in a safe and sustainable way. Within the project we will develop technological and digital solutions enabling efficient textile cycles and show potential to reduce textile waste by 80% within a Real Scale Demonstrator.
Textil4All
Finnova’s mission is to assist in the creation of innovative initiatives (Innova) through appropriate financing and support (Fin). Finnova facilitates communication and information between different public and private entities with the aim of supporting and promoting EU funding streams in the thematic areas of environment, water, health, public works, energy, tourism, ICT and entrepreneurship.
Textile Change
TEXTILE CHANGE – RECURRING VALUE FROM TEXTILE WASTE. We transform mixed textile waste into high-quality polyester pellets and cellulose pulp, ready for new fiber production. At the heart of our technology is advanced chemical preprocessing, designed to break down surface treatments and remove PFAS, dyes, elastane, and finishing agents. This enables clean and efficient molecular separation of polyester and cellulose from even the most complex blends. Our patented five-step process combines wet-mechanical treatment, deep chemical cleaning, decolorization, and polymer separation — all based on green chemistry, with no toxic chemicals and full recirculation of solvents and water. Textile Change enables scalable, clean recovery of raw materials from blended textile waste — powering the shift toward recycling of complex textile waste.
TECHNOplants S.r.l. – Turnkey Nonwoven Lines
TECHNOplants is an Italian manufacturer of complete machinery and turnkey plants for the nonwoven industry, with a strong specialization in airlay technology and downstream thermal‑bonding systems. The company designs and builds complete airlay lines, ovens, press ovens, and end‑of‑line equipment for a wide range of applications including automotive, insulation, furniture, filtration, and technical felts. TECHNOplants’ airlay system is engineered to process man‑made, natural, recycled, and mineral fibers, ensuring maximum flexibility in product development. The forming range spans from 40 to 20.000 gsm, enabling both lightweight webs and high‑loft, heavy‑density structures with the same line. TECHNOplants operates a fully equipped 2.5‑meter‑wide pilot line, available to customers for industrial‑scale trials, product development, and process optimization. This test center allows clients to validate fiber blends, product specifications, and full‑line configurations before industrial investment.
Syntetica
Syntetica is a materials company developing green-chemistry recycling technologies to convert mixed plastic waste into high-quality raw materials. Its focus is nylon, widely used in sportswear, lingerie, outdoor gear and automotive components. Most nylon textiles contain blends of nylon 6, nylon 6.6 and elastane, making them difficult to recycle mechanically or chemically. Less than 1% of textile waste becomes new fibres [Textile Exchange, 2024]. Nylon is petroleum-derived with a high carbon footprint, and elastane blends make recovery even harder. Syntetica addresses this with a low-temperature recycling process using proprietary green chemistry. It breaks down mixed nylon and elastane waste to molecular components and rebuilds them into regenerated nylon 6 and nylon 6.6. These materials match virgin nylon mechanically and aesthetically while cutting carbon emissions by up to 80% [Quantis, 2025]. The process also recovers value from elastane and blended materials usually considered unrecyclable, supporting circular textile systems. The regenerated nylon functions as a drop-in replacement compatible with existing manufacturing, allowing adoption without any equipment changes. It can be recycled repeatedly, improving resource efficiency and reducing petroleum dependence. Syntetica materials suit apparel, sportswear, underwear, outdoor textiles and industrial plastics. Based in Paris, it works with Uniqlo, Lycra, Victoria’s Secret and ETAM. With over USD 25 million raised, it is preparing a commercial demonstration facility in France to scale circular, low-carbon plastics.
Spiber
Established in 2007, Spiber is a biotech venture company based in Yamagata, Japan. Dedicated to creating innovative solutions that contribute to sustainable wellbeing, Spiber has developed a new material solution inspired by nature’s diversity and circularity, the “Brewed Protein™” material platform. By harnessing the power of precision fermentation, Spiber engineers proteins at the molecular level, resulting in versatile materials that can be tailored to specific needs. This innovative solution opens up new possibilities for sustainable and high-performance materials in various industries, including apparel, food, automotives, and more. Alongside our partners, Spiber is constantly exploring diverse new applications for Brewed Protein™ materials in order to help pave the way for a brighter future. Our passion lies in fostering a circular economy, minimizing our environmental impact, and working together to build a world that is inclusive, fair, and regenerative.
Roseco
At Roseco Recycling™, we are dedicated to developing and implementing a sustainable circular economy for textiles. By using advanced recycling technologies and a dedicated team, we turn textile waste into a valuable resource and help protect the environment. We are committed to reintroducing reusable textiles back into the mainstream economy, marketing pre-loved clothing and recycling non-reusable clothing and industrial textile waste. We are a GRS-certified company specializing in selling recycled textile fibers—natural, synthetic, or blended (shoddy)—sourced from post-industrial or post-consumer textile waste, depending on your specific requirements. These fibers can be used as raw materials in your production processes. We also offer recycling services with the option of returning the recycled fibers to you. All of our products are GRS-certified. From our experience, using recycled raw materials brings numerous benefits, including lower production costs, a more sustainable manufacturing process, and a reduced environmental impact.
Roseco Srl
At Roseco Recycling™, we are dedicated to developing and implementing a sustainable circular economy for textiles. By using advanced recycling technologies and a dedicated team, we turn textile waste into a valuable resource and help protect the environment. We are committed to reintroducing reusable textiles back into the mainstream economy, marketing pre-loved clothing and recycling non-reusable clothing and industrial textile waste. We are a GRS-certified company specializing in selling recycled textile fibers—natural, synthetic, or blended (shoddy)—sourced from post-industrial or post-consumer textile waste, depending on your specific requirements. These fibers can be used as raw materials in your production processes. We also offer recycling services with the option of returning the recycled fibers to you. All of our products are GRS-certified. From our experience, using recycled raw materials brings numerous benefits, including lower production costs, a more sustainable manufacturing process, and a reduced environmental impact.
RISE Research Institutes of Sweden
RISE Research Institutes of Sweden is Sweden’s research institute and innovation partner. Through international collaboration with industry, academia and the public sector, we ensure business competitiveness and contribute to a sustainable society.
Rieter Ltd.
Rieter is the world’s leading system supplier for processing natural and man-made fibers into short-staple and long-staple yarn, as well as for the production of filament yarns, man-made fibers and nonwovens. With its comprehensive technology portfolio, Rieter covers the entire textile value chain – from fiber to yarn, and from polymer melt to texturized filament, synthetic staple fibers and nonwoven. Headquartered in Winterthur, Switzerland, the company designs and engineers complex spinning plants, machines, systems, and components that enable an efficient and economical production. Rieter’s leading technologies ensure minimal resource consumption, making a significant contribution to sustainability across the global textile value chain. Rieter has a history spanning more than 230 years, operates 17 production sites in nine countries, and employs around 4 220 people worldwide, approximately 15.4% of them in Switzerland.