Economy

Tipping The Scale: How Mass Balance Is Rewiring Textile Recycling

Textile Insights May 10, 2026

The textile industry is standing at a turning point. Built on speed, scale and global integration, it has delivered growth which few sectors can claim, but at a cost that is now impossible to ignore. Every year, an estimated 90 to 110 million tonnes of textile waste is either landfilled or

Fibre

Uster Panel Explores Challenges And Tech-Driven Solutions For Recycled Yarn Spinning

Textile Insights July 18, 2025

Producing high-quality yarn from recycled fibers poses unique technical and process challenges, as highlighted during a recent panel discussion hosted by Uster Technologies at its headquarters. The event brought together experts from Rieter, Säntis Textiles, Otto Yarns, and TVU, who emphasized the importance of technology, data, and collaboration in achieving sustainable

Corporates

Green Tech Accelerator Partners With Taiwanese Startups To Drive Sustainability

Textile Insights January 6, 2025

Green Tech Accelerator is collaborating with innovative Taiwanese startups to advance sustainability in textile recycling, circular packaging and smart driving solutions. By leveraging technology and global markets, the accelerator is helping industries achieve carbon reduction goals and embrace a sustainable future. At the 2024 GITEX Expand North Star, startups like

Financial Results

Syre Secures $100 Million Series A Funding For Textile Recycling

May 26, 2024

Syre, the textile impact company initiated by Vargas and H&M Group, has secured a $100 million Series A funding round. Led by TPG Rise Climate, the round included investments from H&M Group, Giant Ventures, IMAS Foundation, Norrsken VC, and Volvo cars. CEO Dennis Nobelius expressed excitement about the ambitious investors joining their mission to drive […]