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Imagine a world where fashion doesn't come at the cost of our planet. Supporting digitally dyed clothes is a step towards that vision. Unlike conventional dyeing, digital dyeing drastically reduces water usage, which means less polluted water and lower water treatment costs. By dyeing only the fabric's face side, it minimizes the use of dyes and chemicals, leading to shorter processing times. This innovation extends the life of garments and reduces recycling costs. By choosing digitally dyed clothes, you're supporting a sustainable future in fashion—one that conserves resources and protects our environment. Make the eco-friendly choice today!

This week, our Head of Innovation, Lewis E. Shuler II, participated in a panel discussion, focused on how to make circular systems succeed, at the Future Fabrics Expo in London. During the panel it was highlighted that Paradise Textiles is a great example of a manufacturer that’s leading the change and working to lessen or ease the burden of implementation. It was also noted that, as an industry, we often assume that manufacturers as a stakeholder will just do what is needed for a brand, but clearly that has not always worked and it’s important for supply chain actors like Paradise, to be part of the conversation and part of the scaling journey. Lewis E. Shuler II shared examples of how Paradise Textiles is doing its part to be a pioneer in helping to create the collective change the industry needs: Bridging development into commercialization 1.    Innovators and fiber companies have focused on their technology, and we are working diligently to move these fibers into running fabrics and secure agreements with brands to switch to these preferred fibers. 2.    Incremental change is key. We are mindful that adopting sustainable products and practices is a journey, and that with each incremental change, we can help lessen impacts, whilst avoiding disrupting our brand partners’ operations or alienating their customers. 3.    As a manufacturer, we also have recycled fiber targets, so it’s important we are focused on the most progressive brands in this space, as it’s a reflection of our work too. 4.    Sudden, radical cost increases can be expensive and risky, which is why creative costing models across the entire value chain - to share the burden of higher costs - are important. 5.    Our point of view is lead the charge now, before regulations come into play; it’s a scramble for teams at brands to prepare for the regulations, which is why we are doing our part to ensure the supply chain side is set up for success. Textile recycling at our garment factories 1.    As we advocate for mono materials it becomes easier to manage off cuts at the garment factory. 2.    We work with a really high volume of materials that fit this bucket. 3.    Looking forward, we see big opportunities to manage post-industrial textile waste on site and turn it into new yarns, whilst complex blends will rely on our advanced recycling partners. Together, we look forward to making fashion fit for the future. #ThreadingtheFuture #ParadiseTextiles #Circularity

At Yuma Labs, our passion for innovation drives us. 🌍💡 That's why we're thrilled to spotlight six pioneering advances that promise a greener future for fashion: 1️⃣ MycoWorks' Mushroom Leather: Luxurious yet eco-friendly, this leather alternative is revolutionizing materials with minimal environmental impact. 2️⃣ Circ's Fabric Revolution: Separating blended fabrics for recycling, Circ's technology is set to transform textile sustainability. 3️⃣ SuperCircle's Recycling Network: Making garment recycling as easy as shopping, SuperCircle's initiative bridges the gap between consumers and sustainability. 4️⃣ Saentis Textiles' Innovation: Elevating recycled textiles to premium quality, Saentis's technology is already being embraced by global brands. 5️⃣ Unspun's 3D Weaving Tech: Reducing waste and excess inventory, Unspun's approach customizes jeans on demand in minutes. 6️⃣ Cetia’s Prep Tech: Streamlining recycling with AI and laser tech, Cetia ensures textiles are perfectly prepped for their next life. These breakthroughs aren't just innovations; they're stepping stones towards a sustainable fashion era. We're proud to be part of this transformational journey! 🌱 Explore the full article here: https://lnkd.in/dGg4z7Xp #innovation #sustainablefashion #sustainablefuture #recycling #circulareconomy #yumalabs

Digital Dyeing for a Greener Tomorrow! Imagine a world where fashion doesn't come at the cost of our planet. Supporting digitally dyed clothes is a step towards that vision. Unlike conventional dyeing, digital dyeing drastically reduces water usage, which means less polluted water and lower water treatment costs. By dyeing only the fabric's face side, it minimizes the use of dyes and chemicals, leading to shorter processing times. This innovation extends the life of garments and reduces recycling costs. By choosing digitally dyed clothes, you're supporting a sustainable future in fashion—one that conserves resources and protects our environment. Make the eco-friendly choice today!

Founded in 2015, California-based unspun™, provides 3D weaving technology eliminating waste and emissions and enabling circular production for the fashion sector, while lowering production costs. The company’s technology, Vega, weaves thousands of yarns into garments in minutes, which unspun said allows for almost zero-waste, on-demand, local manufacturing. According to unspun, the technology allows traditional cut-make-trim facilities to make clothing four times faster, with 53% emissions reduction, 49% reduced energy demand and a 39% reduction in blue water consumption. It also said its process is more efficient, with less than 3% waste of cut fabric compared to the industry average of 15%. https://lnkd.in/ezB3EsCz

♻ Ever wondered how our portfolio company Circ®'s technology breathes new life into old textiles?👕 Check out this simplified breakdown by Peter Majeranowski #ProudInvestor #CircularEconomy #SustainableFashion #ImpactInvesting

Researchers are exploring how the new era of Textile Industry 4.0, as an industrial revolution in which textile and apparel (T&A) companies, can become more sustainable by integrating advanced technologies at a european and global level. The following paper is a good example of the ongoing work done by researchers: https://lnkd.in/enBx7xxT

Manufacturing Futures 2024: Discover the 10 shortlisted businesses driving innovation in manufacturing, including plant-based dyes, biodegradable sequins, and more. Explore the future of fashion and textiles through the incredible advancements of these visionaries: Read more: https://lnkd.in/e9gfwryK #ManufacturingFutures2024 #UKFT #InnovationInFashion

Digital Dyeing for a Greener Tomorrow! Imagine a world where fashion doesn't come at the cost of our planet. Supporting digitally dyed clothes is a step towards that vision. Unlike conventional dyeing, digital dyeing drastically reduces water usage, which means less polluted water and lower water treatment costs. By dyeing only the fabric's face side, it minimizes the use of dyes and chemicals, leading to shorter processing times. This innovation extends the life of garments and reduces recycling costs. By choosing digitally dyed clothes, you're supporting a sustainable future in fashion—one that conserves resources and protects our environment. Make the eco-friendly choice today!

Heartbreaking news for the textile industry, when innovation hits but the gap between current systems and the new technologies is misunderstood or not represented great things burn bright but only for a moment. Hope is not lost however, today there is significantly greater awareness of this problem and people seeking better solutions than there were a few years ago. We must remember not every company makes it even if the have a great idea or product. I believe we will succeed in creating a closed loop circular supply chain for textiles.