Recyctex has established important recycling supply chains, including an ambitious plastic bottle collection project in Tibet. The founder's enthusiasm for weaving recycled materials has led to numerous partnerships with young designers as well as established brands.

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China

2014

Sourcing

Valeurs et engagements

A new generation of recycled polyester yarn, collected from alpine and Tibetan regions suffering from plastic pollution. An innovation combining technology, ethical business model, social justice and environmental protection.

It's been 13 years since founder Steven Chueng discovered that plastic bottles could be turned into recycled polyester yarn and fabric. After 7 years of research and production, he created the sustainable fabric brand RECYCTEX in 2014, focusing entirely on recycled materials.

In 2014, RECYCTEX became the first Chinese company to use Eco Circle yarns to make woven and knitted fabrics. These yarns are made of chemically recycled polyester from discarded clothing,...

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Histoire

2007
Study and design of the first fabrics made from post-consumer recycled polyester from China.
2014
Creation of the RECYCTEX brand of fully recycled sustainable fabrics.
2017
Production of 100% PLA (Polylactic Acid) fabrics, whose yarn is a 100% biosourced and biodegradable corn starch derivative.
2018
Development of a process to create made-to-order recycled fabric with low minimum quantities (from 200 mt per color).

Their goal within 10 years is to continue to collect the billions of plastic bottles and fishing nets left behind in the islands and countries in Southeast Asia.

All of their recycled fabrics are certified by the Global Recycled Standard (GRS), a certification that verifies recycled content, chain of custody, social and environmental practices and chemical restrictions.
Their yarn mills and fiber-to-yarn dyeing and finishing processes are GRS and OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certified,...
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100%

Of fabrics and knits made of PLA

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Fashion, sportswear and accessories brands collaborating with Recyctex

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forces et qualités

Responsible innovation

Sourcing, traceability and responsible supply chains

Educational role

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L'anecdote de 1.618

The founder is a great example for the sector, his determination and his desire to change the the textile industry are very impressive.
Thank you Future Fabrics for this great discovery!

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