Currently, less than 1 percent of textiles get recycled, according to Ellen MacArthur Foundation. Consultancy Rematters is looking to change this.
The idea for Rematters was born during the pandemic, driven by founder Romain Narcy who is also a partner at Ereks Garment. The manufacturer—which also runs laundry facility Blue Matters—decided to leverage its technical and textile engineering expertise to help overcome the industry’s circularity gaps. This consultancy, launched in 2023, is in line with Ereks’ goal and efforts to become a circular company by 2030.
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This article is one of a series on Rivet from Lenzing’s Carved in Blue denim blog. From conversations with the experts behind the mills that make some of the world’s most-wanted denim to the global brands bringing novel denim made with TENCEL™ Lyocell and Modal to the market, Carved in Blue shares the stories of those whose roots run deep with denim. Visit www.carvedinblue.tencel.com.
