Radici InNova, the RadiciGroup division dedicated to research and innovation, has developed a new recycling process based on selective dissolution technology which is capable of treating mixed textile waste such as swimwear, tights and leggings to recover both nylon and Lycra fibre.
The collaboration with The Lycra Company and lingerie brand Triumph has made it possible to validate the process by using the recovered fibres to create a 100% recycled lingerie set.
The internationally patented process uses non-toxic, non-flammable and environmentally compatible solvents and can be applied to the main types of nylon, both PA6 and PA6.6.
“With this project we have demonstrated for the first time that it is possible to recover fibres from mixed fabrics and reuse them to produce new garments,” said Stefano Alini, CEO of Radici InNova. “This opens up development opportunities for the textile industry. We are proud to have conceived and achieved this important milestone together with our partners and we are ready to take the next steps.”
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