Significant transformations across the fashion industry have led to a dramatic rise in 'fast fashion.' The textile industry generates more than 64 billion pounds of post-industrial textile waste and 284 billion pounds of post-consumer waste annually. Yet only 12 percent of textiles globally are recycled, and about one percent are upcycled. As the fashion industry has embraced calls for more circular and sustainable supply chains, PurFi's proprietary technology - supported by more than 30 patents and 400-plus registered trade secrets - has emerged as a proven and complete solution for rejuvenating textiles back into virgin-like fibers.
'Sustainability and innovation are key pillars of our strategic growth. We have always centered our approach on innovative ideas and sustainable initiatives' highlighted Mr.
'Partnering with PurFi will enable Arvind to expand on our decades-long commitment to extending sustainable practices into every aspect of our business,' affirmed Mr.
PurFi and Arvind will locate the first in a series of planned fiber rejuvenation facilities near one of Arvind's manufacturing facilities in
'We are thrilled to partner with Arvind as they share our values and have a rich history of innovation, superior textile manufacturing capabilities and commitment to sustainability,' said Mrs.
The circular economy is being embraced by those who are conscious of their carbon footprint, especially younger generations who want to associate with brands that share their values. The textile industry seeks to combat the environmental concerns created by 'fast fashion' and the take-make-waste model with a goal of creating a system where clothing and textiles are reused and not thrown into landfills. To fulfill their commitments to 100% recycled or sustainably sourced materials within the next decade, many in the textile and fashion industries, including global stalwart brands, are looking for alternative materials and efficient processes.
PurFi's technology requires significantly fewer resources than the production of virgin textiles. When compared with manufacturing virgin polyester, nylon or cotton, PurFi fiber manufacturing uses up to 96 percent less water and 90 percent less energy. The process also generates 85 to 90 percent fewer greenhouse gas emissions.
PurFi's Proprietary Technology
PurFi fiber maintains the original quality and integrity of the input fabric and can integrate additional properties to make it even better. PurFi teases apart the fabric back into the original yarn, and from the yarn back to the original fiber. This process ensures the length is maintained and any resulting short fibers are filtered out. Source materials never touch unfiltered air or human hands once entering a rejuvenation line and are then penetrated by PurFi's patented and trade secret technology to achieve a reverse spinning technique. The fibers have the option to be treated with a purification technology prior to being baled into fiber. This technology can embed the rejuvenated fibers with additional characteristics, including hydrophobic, hydrophilic, odor control, fire retardant and others. Additionally, PurFi can blend fibers together to make customized fabric compositions. All of this is done at the fiber level instead of at the yarn or fabric level, which withstands washings and wear-and-tear much longer. PurFi fibers can be used in meta-aramid and para-aramid textiles as well. Importantly, textiles can be produced with 100 percent PurFi fibers whereas recycled fibers must be blended with virgin fibers.
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PurFi is a sustainable technology company that specializes in rejuvenating industrial textile waste into virgin quality products utilizing 96 percent less water and 90 percent less energy than virgin fiber production. By rejuvenating textiles, wood, and leather waste into high quality raw material, PurFi contributes to the circular economy for the benefit of the planet, brands, and stakeholders. PurFi's proprietary and proven closed-loop manufacturing process and solution is novel in the industry and encompasses more than 30 patents and 400 trade secrets. Unlike recycling systems that result in low quality, onetime-use solutions, PurFi's technology enables at least 17 rejuvenated lifecycles, resulting in more circularity and raw materials over time. In addition, textiles can be produced with 100 percent PurFi fibers whereas recycled fibers must be blended with virgin fibers. Through a partnership with the nearly 100-year-old
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