TexRepair: scaling up automated textile repair services

In this project, RecoMended is taking an important step towards transforming the textile industry with its Automated Repair Module (ARM). Combining advanced technology with a vision of circular economy, the project aims to automate and streamline the repair of textile products, not only extending the lifetime of clothes but also reducing the negative environmental impact of the fashion industry.

The technology already meets the repair requirements for a majority of textile products' repair needs at TRL 5. By extending the life of textile products, recurring revenue on the same product can be generated, reducing the need for new production and thus contributing to Net Zero Industry's goal of significantly reducing greenhouse gas emissions during a product's life cycle.

Objectives of the project

The project is a preparatory project of 6 months (phase 1) with the aim to continue after the end of the project in a phase 2.

In phase 1, analysis and method and technology development will take place in order to pave the way for pilot testing and validation of the concept on a larger scale in phase 2 with at least two need owners, where at least 4,500 textile products will be repaired. In collaboration with the brands and their customers, success factors for broad consumer and customer acceptance will also be identified and compiled in order to develop an industrial plan in phase 2 for how ARM will be commercialized and utilized. After phase 2, the technology will be at TRL 7.