Introduction: Innovation in Natural Fibers
New technologies are enabling recycling of natural fibers like cotton, wool, and linen with greater efficiency and quality than ever.
Emerging Technologies
- Enzymatic recycling: Enzymes that separate cellulose
- Viscose regeneration: From cotton waste
- Advanced carding: Less fiber damage
Cotton Innovation
Companies like Renewcell have developed processes that convert cotton waste into Circulose®, a high-quality cellulosic fiber.
Wool Innovation
Wool recycling in Prato, Italy, is a historic example of circular economy, producing high-quality regenerated wool for over a century.
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