13th edition of Refashion Innovation Challenge
Refashion's Innovation Challenge is back for its 13th edition! Find out more about the call for R&D projects and how to apply!
November 5, 2025
Trials Material preparation and recycling
Refashion regularly organises trials in Material Preparation and Recycling involving the industry players registered on its Recycle platform. Trials involve advanced sorting and preparation for the recycling of post-consumer non-reusable textiles and footwear, based on recyclers' specifications.
The aim is to accelerate the development and deployment of industrial solutions for material preparation and recycling, in response to the practical needs expressed by recycling processors. These trials contribute to establishing priorities in industrial recycling in France and Europe.
Scope of the trials
For sorting and material preparation operators
- Advanced sorting and material preparation
- Quality control
- Shipment of prepared materials to the recycling processor
For recycling processors
- Quality control of incoming material
- Recycling trials, if applicable
How can you take part?
See the terms and conditions for taking part in Material Preparation and Recycling Trials:
Recycling processor → Rules
Sorting and material preparation operator → Rules
Visit the Trial Page on Refashion's Recycle platform
Consultez le guide d’utilisation de l’Espace Expérimentations :
For recycling processors who need to draft specifications → Guide for Processors
For sorting and material preparation operators who need to meet specifications → Guide for Operators
Confidentiality
The specifications shared on the Trial Page are strictly reserved for the sorting and material preparation operators registered on Refashion's Recycle platform. Please do not share.
To find out more, watch our webinar:
Pour en savoir plus, regardez notre webinaire :
Any questions?
Contact us at: experimentations@refashion.fr