#Recycling / Circular Economy

2023-11-30

Purfi secures the Trends Impact Award for circular economy 2023!

At the recent Trends Impact Awards ceremony in Brussels Expo, Purfi was honored with the prestigious Trends Impact Award in the Circular Economy category. The event celebrated businesses that make significant sustainable impacts through their pioneering projects. Our win marks a significant achievement for our team, underlining our commitment to sustainable business practices.

Advancing Sustainable Business Models

The Trends Impact Awards, a collaboration between Trends, founding partner PwC, and with the support of Antwerp Management School, were instituted to assist businesses in transforming their operations into sustainable business models and to recognize impact-driven entrepreneurs striving for societal change.

Purfi's recognition in the Circular Economy category serves as a testament to our ongoing efforts to contribute positively to the circular economy, focusing on the processing of post-industrial, pre-consumer, and post-consumer waste, particularly in cotton, aramids, meta-aramids, and denim textiles.

Innovation and Recognition

Purfi's innovative technology for rejuvenating textile fibers, which allows us to process new yarn from post-consumer textile waste while maintaining the fiber's quality and length, impressed the panel of experts. This recognition is a testament to our dedication to finding sustainable solutions for the textile waste issue in the production of fabrics, fibers, and yarns for performance, workwear, and safety applications.

This award serves as a powerful motivation for us to continue finding solutions for the effective management of various types of textile waste.

To learn more about our pioneering work in transforming old fibers into new yarn, you can read the full Trends article here.

Relive the Evening!

Relive the evening with pictures of Leyla Hesna and stay connected with Purfi as we continue to drive sustainable initiatives and shape a better future for generations to come!

Happy Holidays!

Dear reader, the year 2025 is drawing to a close. We are entering what we hope will be a peaceful holiday season, spending time with our families and taking a moment to pause and reflect. We hope we have been able to support you once again this year with relevant news and articles, and we look forward to surprising you with many innovations in the coming year. Enjoy the festive season, stay healthy, and we wish you a happy and joyful holiday season.

textile.4U publishes special edition “Top 100 Textile Recycling Companies 2025”

With a comprehensive 176-page special edition, textile.4U is dedicating its latest issue entirely to one of the most dynamic and influential topics in today’s textile industry: textile recycling. The new issue, published exclusively in high-quality print, presents the Top 100 textile recycling companies researched and selected by TexData – organizations that already play a key role in the transition to circular textiles or are expected to have a significant impact in the near future.

Responsible Textile Recovery Act of 2024 signed by Governor

Senator Josh Newman (D-Fullerton) is proud to announce that Senate Bill 707 (SB 707), the Responsible Textile Recovery Act of 2024, has been signed into law by the Governor of California, Gavin Newsom. This groundbreaking legislation establishes the country’s first Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) textile recycling program, marking a significant step forward in the state’s efforts to combat waste and promote sustainability.

Modtissimo promotes sustainability with 28 coordinates in the Green Circle

Modtissimo is proving more and more to be a textile and clothing show that delivers the latest innovations in the area of sustainability, with the iTechStyle Green Circle being the main showcase for companies' creations. In this 60+4 edition, taking place on 12 and 13 September, 28 coordinates will be exhibited in a section organised by CITEVE and curated by Paulo Gomes.

How innovations drive BASF’s success

“Innovation has always been part of BASF’s DNA. Especially in these volatile times, it is crucial to leverage our innovative strength to develop competitive solutions that differentiate us as a company in our markets and give us a competitive edge,” said Dr. Stephan Kothrade, Member of the Board of Executive Directors of BASF and Chief Technology Officer, at the company’s Research Press Briefing held today. To achieve this, BASF implemented its “Winning Ways” strategy about a year ago with the clear goal of becoming the preferred chemical company to enable its customers’ green transformation.

Texpertise Focus AI: Messe Frankfurt puts Artificial Intelligence centre stage at its international textile and apparel trade fairs

Under the banner 'Texpertise Focus AI, Messe Frankfurt will place a strong emphasis on Artificial Intelligence (AI) across its international textile and apparel trade fairs from 2026 onwards, setting a future-shaping signal for the industry. The initiative highlights the responsible use of AI along the entire textile value chain, from fibre production to the point of sale. The programme will launch at Heimtextil in Frankfurt in January 2026.

Autoneum and Polestar set new benchmarks for passenger experience and sustainability

As the global market leader in sustainable acoustic and thermal management, Autoneum is a key supplier of interior and exterior components for the highly anticipated Polestar 5 model. The successful collaboration between Autoneum and Polestar marks a significant milestone in sustainable automotive engineering: the electric grand tourer sports car features several innovations in lightweight, fully recyclable polyester-based components that ensure a superior driving experience. Polestar 5 was revealed at the IAA Mobility 2025 in Munich and is available in 24 markets.

Cashmere producers stress the importance of The Good Cashmere Standard®

At the invitation of the Aid by Trade Foundation (AbTF), over 70 experts from the cashmere production and supply chain, as well as other specialists, met at the GCS Unit Meeting in Shanghai, China to discuss the progress and new objectives of The Good Cashmere Standard (GCS). The meeting focused on implementation and verification of the standard, important aspects of animal welfare and the importance of the standard in the global textile market.