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New life for textile waste fibre
through defibration

Production is based on the new CLOSEOOP process, our latest technological advancement that allows fibers to be opened without tearing them, preserving their length and initial properties as much as possible.

CLOSEOOP, the key process for textile fibre regeneration

CLOSEOOP is the key process based on the tenets of circular economy.

CLOSEOOP uses various kinds of textile waste fibre as raw material. Such waste fibre would, otherwise, be disposed of; instead, the process transforms it into new fibres for the textile industry, with similar properties to the original ones.  It can be applied to various fibres, favouring noble fibres such as wool, cashmere, silk and alpaca. It also yields excellent results on technical aramid and para-aramid fibres.

This mechanical process breaks down incoming material into its raw components, preserving the original characteristics and avoiding shearing actions on the fibres as much as possible. It differs significantly from traditional processing in that the fibre undergoes a mechanical process which, instead of tearing it, “gently” accompanies it as it is opened through several steps. The new fibres retain, as much as possible, the properties of the waste materials from which they are derived, such as length and tenacity.

Input

miscellaneous pre-consumer and post-consumer scrap and waste fibre: yarns, fabrics, pieces, knits, jumpers or coats, which can be used after removing parts (zips, labels, buttons, etc.) that cannot be processed.

We’re open to evaluate other inputs non typical of textile containing fibre materials.

Output

Various types of product are obtained after careful laboratory analysis and quality control.

Fibre

The new fibre becomes a staple preparation that is marketed either pure or blended with other fibres to obtain a product featuring the properties and colours desired by the user, a company in the textile chain. The staple blend, in the form of ready for use pressed bales, presents a well balanced and mixed blend of the various fibres that form it. This blend is suitable for all applications, from spinning to padding. The fibre can be further processed into the shape of buttons and flames for various applications that might require it.

Tops

The result of the blending process becomes the input for the carding cycle carried out in-house to produce tops or sliver.

Depending on the length of the fibres, the process involves various types of lines on customised machines for recycled products.  The process, which is very delicate, consists in ensuring that the individual fibres are parallel, avoiding all forms of impurities and deformation to obtain a premium quality sliver that is ready for spinning and other applications.

New applications

Thanks to our know-how and corporate structure, the division also offers products in different forms according to customer needs.

Such as thermoplastic application products, non-woven, etc.

Thanks to the partnership with Magnolab – textile Innovation District, being a founding member, we can also approach projects involving the full supply chain with broad and focused competences.