Syre is a textile impact company on a mission to decarbonize and dewaste the textile industry through textile-to-textile recycling at hyperscale, starting with polyester. At unprecedented speed and scale, Syre aims at driving the green shift of the textile industry to a future where every textile fiber sees a new day. The company’s textile-to-textile recycling solution provides circular polyester with quality on par with virgin polyester, but with a superior sustainability performance. Founded in 2023, Syre is initiated by Vargas and H&M Group. For more information: www.syre.com
Syre Impact AB
Syre is a textile impact company on a mission to decarbonize and dewaste the textile industry through textile-to-textile recycling at hyperscale, starting with polyester. At unprecedented speed and scale, Syre aims at driving the green shift of the textile industry to a future where every textile fiber sees a new day. The company’s textile-to-textile recycling solution provides circular polyester with quality on par with virgin polyester, but with a superior sustainability performance. Founded in 2023, Syre is initiated by Vargas and H&M Group. For more information: www.syre.com | Syre is a textile impact company on a mission to decarbonize and dewaste the textile industry through textile-to-textile recycling at hyperscale, starting with polyester. At unprecedented speed and scale, Syre aims at driving the green shift of the textile industry to a future where every textile fiber sees a new day. The company’s textile-to-textile recycling solution provides circular polyester with quality on par with virgin polyester, but with a superior sustainability performance. Founded in 2023, Syre is initiated by H&M Group and Vargas, and backed by founding investors TPG Rise Climate, Giant Ventures, IMAS Foundation, Leitmotif, Norrsken VC, and Volvo Cars. For more information: www.syre.com
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.
Spinnova Plc
Spinnova transforms the way textiles are manufactured globally. Based in Finland, Spinnova has developed breakthrough patented technology for making textile fibre from wood pulp or waste, such as leather, textile or agricultural cropping waste, without harmful chemicals or dissolving. Spinnova creates no side streams in the fibre production process, and the SPINNOVA® fibre has minimal CO2 emissions and water use, as well as being biodegradable and recyclable. Spinnova uses a mechanical process which gives the fibre the look and feel of a natural cellulosic fibre such as cotton.
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.
Sneaker Impact
At Sneaker Impact, we’re on a mission to make the world more sustainable while creating opportunities for those in need. With over 40 years of experience, we’ve become global leaders in recycling apparel and shoes, ensuring that these items don’t end up in landfills but instead contribute to a brighter, eco-friendly future. Extended Life Location Matching We pride ourselves on our Geolocation expertise, which we use to assist our micro partners. We understand precisely where products are needed and ensure they don’t become waste in landfills. Currently, we recycle a staggering 700,000 shoes and a whopping 2,000,000 pounds of apparel every month. Our commitment to sustainability is evident in our actions. End of Life Circular Programs Our innovative circular programs for shoes and textiles take end-of-life products and give them a new lease on life. We transform these items into new material streams, reducing waste and conserving resources. Sustainability isn’t just a buzzword for us; it’s a way of life. ESG/Scope 3 We’ve also developed a Sneaker Impact Credit system based on CO2e for reporting purposes, benefitting our partners. This system helps organizations measure and reduce their carbon footprint, aligning with environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals. By working with us, partners can demonstrate their commitment to sustainability and make a significant impact on Scope 3 emissions. At Sneaker Impact, our passion for sustainability drives everything we do. We believe in turning challenges into opportunities, transforming end-of-life products into valuable resources, and helping organizations achieve their environmental goals. Together, we can create a more sustainable world while making a positive impact on people’s lives.
Smartex Solution Co., Ltd
e.dye® provides sustainable solutions from green design to low environmental impact products, utilizing recycled/recyclable materials and proprietary dyeing like the e.dye® Waterless & Clean Color System™. The e.dye® Digital Color System™ enables precise color prediction and acceleration. Additionally, e.dye possesses an infinity recycling technology to recreate new textiles from waste, achieving a closed-loop circular textile economy.
Sensor Instruments
Sensor Instruments Entwicklungs- und Vertriebs-GmbH has been involved in the development and manufacturing of special optoelectronic sensors since 1992. While in the early years it was mainly the industrial sectors of forming technology and glass recycling, over the years sectors were initially added in which the use of slightly modified sensor technology was possible, for example in the semiconductor industry but also in the plastics sector. Gradually, the automotive industry, medical technology, the pharmaceutical industry and more fields of industry were added. Our special know-how – especially in the field of laser technology and luminescence measurement – is now in demand all over the world in almost all branches of industry. In recent years, we have made a name for ourselves in particular in the areas of product recognition, product tracking using marker technology and plastics recycling methodes. With great commitment we love to meet the very special challenges, many well-known machine manufacturers are now among our OEM customers. Our focus is always on customer-specific problem solutions, true to our motto and driving force “Let’s make sensors more individual”. OUR PRODUCT PORTFOLIO: Sensors and measuring systems for the identification of textiles made of natural and synthetic fibers in the visible range (VIS) and in the near infrared range (NIR). We also offer sensors and measuring systems for the plastics recycling industry, such as color detection sensors, gloss detection sensors, surface and structure detection sensors, spray jet control sensors, sensors for phosphorescence measurement (TAU sensors), sensors for detecting markers and masterbatches.
SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION
Epson is a global technology leader whose philosophy of efficient, compact and precise innovation enriches lives and helps create a better world. The company is focused on solving societal issues through innovations in home and office printing, commercial and industrial printing, manufacturing, visual and lifestyle. Epson‘s goal is to become carbon negative and eliminate use of exhaustible underground resources such as oil and metal by 2050. In accordance with the company’s mission, Epson is taking on a new challenge in the textile recycling industry. We use our own “Dry Fiber Technology” to establish technology for defibrating highly twisted yarn fabrics in order to obtain long fibers. We also utilize remaining deconstructed fibers and develop new types of recycled cellulose filaments and yarn in collaboration with HKRITA. We hope Epson’s innovation drives the world towards a future where recycling clothes becomes second nature.
Rütex GmbH/ GAIA
LoopUp is a dedicated initiative by RÜTEX 360 focused on developing closed-loop circular solutions for the textile industry. Built on the principles of sustainability, traceability, and long product life cycles, LoopUp converts discarded European post-consumer textiles into new, high-quality materials and products. Through advanced recycling and responsible manufacturing, the initiative enables true circularity where waste becomes a valuable resource. We have a reverse logistic partner GAIA Circular. GAIA circular focuses on the recovery of raw materials. We do this by practically helping to complete circular systems, for example by offering return logistics, dismantling products and giving substance to the further recycling of the listed and dismantled materials.