Technical Textiles Executive

Recycling is the reprocessing of materials that would otherwise become waste in order to make them into new products.

Recycling prevents waste being landfilled or incinerated, reduces the consumption of new raw materials, and is advocated by supporters to require less energy than virgin production.

When considering textile recycling one must understand what the material consists of. Most textiles are composites of cotton (biodegradable material) and synthetic plastics. The textiles composition will affect its durability and method of recycling.

Typical products made from recycled fibres include:

filling material for car insulation, roofing felts, loudspeaker cones, panel linings and furniture padding.