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Rewin 1 October 2024

Rewin successfully extracts polyester from complex fiber blend

Rewin successfully extracts polyester from complex fiber blend Rewin's latest advancement in textile recycling technology builds on its already established expertise in recovering polyester from mixed-material textiles. This time they have reached new heights by successfully solving an even more complex challenge, recovering polyester from a three-fiber blend containing the notoriously difficult to handle...
ERUF Way Out West 6 August 2024

Circular textile for Way Out West officials

During this year's edition of the Way Out West music festival, the festival's 1,500 officials are wearing circular t-shirts, the result of a collaboration between Wargön Innovation, Dvala rent & reprint and Luger, the organizer behind Way Out West, with the aim of finding resource-efficient alternatives to the traditional official shirt.
AI CISUTAC Textile sorting 26 June 2024

Innovative AI initiative for second-hand textiles takes a step forward

Innovative AI initiative for second-hand textiles takes a step forward Through an innovative collaboration, Wargön Innovation and RISE Research Institutes of Sweden have taken important steps towards developing AI-driven sorting and valuation of second-hand textiles. As early as 2021, the AI for Circular Fashion project was launched - an early initiative to explore AI solutions for the industry before the technology...
ERUF Way Out West June 25, 2024

Innovative collaboration for circular textile purchases for Way Out West

Innovative collaboration for circular textile purchases for Way Out West As part of its sustainability work, the Way Out West music festival has in recent years explored ways to reduce the climate impact of textiles at the festival. Wargön Innovation works daily to find innovative solutions to reduce the environmental and climate footprint of the textile industry, including by finding...
Circular ERUF Nimble Patch RecoMended Textile sorting Wargön Innovation June 4, 2024

What can become of a pair of jeans?

What can become of a pair of jeans? Denim is one of our most iconic and beloved materials. Since the first jeans were launched in the 19th century, the durable material has followed us through the decades and become a true fashion favorite. Behind this beloved material lies a dark side, but also amazing possibilities. Thanks to its durable...
Next Period June 3, 2024

For a future where knowledge about the body is a right

For a future where body knowledge is a right Every day, more than 300 million girls and women around the world menstruate. Most women have periods for a total of seven to eight years in their lifetime. Despite this, menstruation is surrounded by shame, stigma and taboo. Next Period works to bring about systemic change, develop...
ERUF Wargön Innovation 9 April 2024

Equipping West Swedish companies for the future

West Swedish companies are equipped for the future As part of the regional development strategy, Region Västra Götaland is investing in making West Swedish companies the world's best at circular business. The strategy sets the direction for making Västra Götaland a model for the transition to a sustainable society. Part of the work is the Circular Design & New Business challenge, where Wargön Innovation...
ERUF Way Out West 3 April 2024

Way Out West seeks partners for circular volunteer shirts

Way Out West seeks partners for circular official shirts Way Out West is now taking the next step in strengthening its sustainability work. In 2012, they took the first step towards becoming a sustainable festival when they were the first in Sweden to serve only vegetarian food. This year they raise the level further to reduce their environmental impact by...
ERUF 26 March 2024

Creative solutions and new contacts when entrepreneurs were invited to Wargön Innovation.

Creative solutions and new contacts when entrepreneurs were invited to Wargön Innovation Can new circular ideas emerge by bringing together a group of creative entrepreneurs and creating a platform for new contacts and collaborations? On Tuesday, March 12, Wargön Innovation invited innovators and entrepreneurs that we collaborate with in the Innovation Environment for Sustainable Production project....
Bio-based materials 23 January 2024

Climate-smart algae paint for textile dyeing

Climate-smart algae paint for textile dyeing A bio-based paint for textiles made from microalgae could be the next step towards a more sustainable textile industry. Textile dyeing is known as one of the most environmentally damaging processes in the textile value chain. With locally produced algae ink and a resource-efficient dyeing method that requires less water, Mounid together with Wargön Innovation has...
Wargön Innovation 13 December 2023

Gabriella Engström new project manager at Wargön Innovation

Hi Gabriella Engström, welcome to Wargön Innovation! How does it feel to be up and running? Thank you very much! It feels great to be up and running, to be part of a fantastic team and to work in several exciting projects that Wargön Innovation has going on! What will you do here at Wargön Innovation? My role at Wargön Innovation is project manager. For me, this means being curious, solution-oriented and committed when I lead innovation projects and support entrepreneurs to enable the sustainable and circular industry of the future.
ERUF Wargön Innovation 7 December 2023

Caroline Düberg Martinsson is an innovation coach passionate about the circular economy.

Region Västra Götaland continues its investment in the circular economy with the aim of strengthening collaboration and accelerating the pace of the ongoing circular transition. Almost 100 business coaches are participating in the challenge "Circular design & new business", one of them is our innovation manager Caroline Düberg Martinsson. Regional Development Västra Götaland Region has interviewed Caroline about circularity and the challenge.
Rewin 29 November 2023

Breakthrough technology enables world-class polyester recycling

Demand for recycled polyester is increasing from both industry and consumers. But despite the large climate impact of the newly produced fossil fuel-based production of polyester, only a negligible proportion is recycled. Rewin wants to change that.

Circular TexChain 6 October 2023

This is how discarded textiles can be used in furniture production.

A new product line, made from recycled materials and using denim as a component. This is the result of Form2's participation in TexChain3.
AI CISUTAC Textile sorting 3 October 2023

World-first open AI database for second hand goods

The capacity to sort and value collected textiles is severely under-dimensioned in Europe. An open AI database for intelligent sorting and valuation could be part of the solution.
Nimble Patch Textile sorting September 29, 2023

Nimble Patch is a hit in SVT's Dragon's Nest!

With bids from as many as three out of five dragons, Maria Borbos, founder and CEO of Nimble Patch, had her pick, and she left the Dragon's Nest with an investment from Jonas Tellander, founder of Storytel. The investment means that Nimble Patch can continue to develop and scale up its circular concept of upgraded children's jeans.
TexChain 19 September 2023

From waste to resource: how to make use of industrial textile waste

From train seats to lamps and from old ambulance clothes to new ones. The possibilities are endless as companies explore ways to make use of discarded textiles and waste materials.

CircularMovement Textile sorting 19 September 2023

Investing in new technologies creates conditions for circular transition

Investments in new technology create conditions for circular transition On August 29, entrepreneurs and actors from the business community were invited to a final event at the DO-tank Center in Borås. The purpose was to present the results of the investments made in the CircularMovement project. During the day, technology developed within the project was demonstrated and a number of different lectures were held with...
TexChain September 6, 2023

New life for discarded ambulance clothes

The new collection Re:used by Taiga, made from discarded ambulance clothes, is the start of Taiga's circular journey.
Textile sorting 5 September 2023

Requirements for handling textiles after collection need to be clarified

The requirements for handling textiles after collection need to be clearer Wargön Innovation has responded to the government's memorandum on the implementation of EU requirements that require textiles to be collected separately from other waste. The requirement is part of the European Green Deal and the EU strategy for sustainable and circular textiles and addresses issues such as...
Textile sorting July 6, 2023

Long-awaited EU legislative proposal on producer responsibility

The European Commission has taken another step towards a more sustainable and circular textile industry by proposing new rules that make producers responsible for the entire life cycle of textile products and thus obliged to finance collection and sorting that enables reuse and recycling. "This is a long-awaited legislative proposal and it is a...
Textile sorting 27 June 2023

Efficient collection and sorting can create a golden era for the textile industry

Efficient collection and sorting can create a golden era for the textile industry There are enough textiles produced in the world to last several generations. At the same time, textile production is expected to continue to increase by 63% by 2030. Wargön Innovation works daily to develop solutions to enable the transition where the production of new textiles...
ERUF Textile sorting Wargön Innovation 19 June 2023

Wargön Innovation scales up operations for future circular business models

Wargön Innovation, together with Science Park Borås, has been granted SEK 30 million from the European Regional Development Fund for a three-year initiative to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the transition to circular business models and increased resource efficiency. The goal is to contribute to increased competitiveness for SMEs and...
Wargön Innovation 15 June 2023

Further strengthening of staff at Wargön Innovation

Further strengthening of the workforce at Wargön Innovation As part of the development of Wargön Innovation, the workforce has been supplemented with two additional employees - Lisa Dohlnér Lundwall and Emma Trell. In June, Lisa Dohlnér Lundwall took over as communicator at Wargön Innovation. Together with Elin Segerlind, she will be responsible for the organization's communication and PR. Lisa will...
Debate 13 June 2023

A systemic shift is needed to reduce clothing mountains

A system change is needed to reduce the clothing mountains Aftonbladet's high-profile review of the way collected textiles leave Sweden leaves few unmoved, and the question that many ask is how it is possible that it can work like this. The answer is that there is currently no infrastructure for handling used, discarded and consumed textiles in...
Wargön Innovation 9 June 2023

Caroline Düberg Martinsson new innovation manager at Wargön Innovation

Caroline Düberg Martinsson new innovation manager at Wargön Innovation Caroline Düberg Martinsson strengthens the team at Wargön Innovation and steps into the position as new Innovation Manager. This is one of several new recruitments that will strengthen Wargön Innovation in 2023 and contribute to the development of Wargön Innovation as an innovation environment at the forefront. - We are very pleased that Caroline has...
TexChain 7 June 2023

Tranemo Workwear: Workwear is recycled and becomes new.

Tranemo Workwear: Workwear is recycled and becomes new Workwear that is worn out, complex and perhaps even contaminated with unwanted chemicals, is this something that can be recycled into new products? In the TexChain3 project, we have conducted a pilot together with Tranemo Workwear. There we started with one of the most difficult materials to reuse...
TexChain 24 May 2023

TexChain3: Building a circular future

TexChain3: We create a circular future Together with The Loop Factory, Wargön Innovation hosted the final project meeting for TexChain3. Of all the parties involved, eight have conducted pilot experiments where they explored the possibility of converting parts of their production to circular production. This has involved, among other things, taking advantage ...
CISUTAC 17 May 2023

Faster and easier repairs reduce textile waste

Faster and easier repairs reduce textile waste A broken zipper is one of the most common reasons why a garment is thrown away even though the garment is otherwise in good condition. Increasing repairs of textiles is therefore an important step in reducing textile waste and promoting a circular economy. Wargön Innovation is leading a sub-project within CISUTAC where PCH Innovations has...
TexChain 1 May 2023

Artex: creating new products from old train seats

Artex: Creating new products from old train seats Today, industry generates large amounts of textile waste. For example, there is waste from production and this waste is utilized to a very low extent today. We at Wargön Innovation and our project partners at Artex think this is a big waste of resources. Together with 34 other partners who want to...
AI 5 January 2023

Questions and answers on AI as a tool for the future of textile sorting?

Q&A on AI as a tool for the future of textile sorting Sorting capacity in Europe is only sufficient to deal with a quarter of what is collected today. The rest is incinerated or landfilled, despite the fact that as much as 50 to 75% of the collected textiles are reusable. With the help...
Wargön Innovation 2 December 2022

Elin Segerlind new communicator at Wargön Innovation

Elin Segerlind new communicator at Wargön Innovation In November, Elin Segerlind took over as the new communicator for Wargön Innovation after Frida Jonson, who is now moving on to her own company Ord och insikter. - We thank Frida for her excellent work with us and wish her good luck. At Wargön Innovation we always want to encourage...