One of the main factors for which the textile industry in the United States is known is its high demand for natural resources and its significant generation of waste. However, in this challenging scenario, the recycling of textile waste, especially post-consumer denim, plays a fundamental role in building a more sustainable and environmentally friendly industry.
The circular economy and its benefits
The circular economy is an approach that redefines the traditional economic model based on the linear use of resources. Instead of extracting, producing, using, and discarding, the circular economy aims to close the product life cycle, minimizing waste generation and maximizing the value of resources. This approach offers a series of economic and environmental benefits, such as reducing dependence on natural resources, saving production costs, and decreasing negative environmental impacts. According to a report by Circle Economy, the circular economy could reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the textile industry in the United States by 45% by 2030.
Pre-Consumer Recycled Yarn: A Sustainable Alternative
In this context, pre-consumer recycled yarn emerges as a sustainable alternative in the textile industry. This type of yarn is obtained from textile waste generated in the pre-sale phase, such as production cuttings and material surplus.
By harnessing these waste materials and converting them back into recycled yarn, the need for virgin materials is reduced, and the amount of waste sent to landfills is diminished. This practice directly contributes to the circular economy by closing the materials’ life cycle and keeping them in use.
Vilarrasa: Experience in Pre-Consumer Recycled Yarn Manufacturing
At Vilarrasa, we take pride in being part of this textile recycling revolution and contributing to the circular economy in the United States. We have our own efficient machinery, distributed across four production centers, to carry out the entire vertical process, from obtaining raw materials to the final spinning phase.
Furthermore, our extensive experience of over 50 years in recycling allows us to apply our know-how to offer our customers in the American market all the guarantees regarding high-quality pre-consumer recycled yarn with more efficient and sustainable production.
