Textile recycling is gaining popularity. But as interest grows, so do the myths surrounding it.
At Re:inventex, we work with textile waste every day — and we know exactly where the truth ends and misleading (even dangerous) illusions begin.
📌 Here are the most common myths — and the facts that help you see the real picture.
Unfortunately, not every textile product can be turned into new raw material.
Fabrics with high synthetic content, blended fibers, complex finishes, or decorative elements (like glitter or metallic threads) often make recycling more difficult or economically unfeasible.
Fact: Recycling requires careful sorting and technical evaluation of materials.
Cotton or linen may sound eco-friendly. But if the fabric is treated with strong dyes, coatings, or strengthening additives, recycling becomes extremely difficult — or even impossible — without extra processing.
Fact: It’s important to consider not only fiber content but also the full processing history of the material.
Charity is important — but the volume of donations far exceeds demand.
Most donated textiles don’t get a second life and eventually end up in landfills or incinerators.
Fact: Charity should go hand in hand with real recycling programs.
Recycling often shortens fiber length and weakens their structure.
As a result, recycled textiles are rarely used to make new high-quality fabrics — more often, they’re turned into insulation, fillers, or geotextiles.
To improve quality, recycled fibers are usually blended with virgin fibers or added to new raw materials in specific proportions.
Fact: Recycling opens new use cases, but the fibers themselves change in character.
Every textile product has a lifecycle. After several rounds of recycling, the material loses its properties and becomes unsuitable for further processing.
Fact: Recycling is important — but so is extending the life of garments through repair, redesign, or repurposing.
Recycling is just one piece of the puzzle.
Real change starts with rethinking consumption, choosing quality over quantity, supporting circular economy models, and managing resources responsibly.
Fact: Sustainable development begins with everyday decisions.
Not always. Logistics, sorting, waste volumes, and access to proper technology all play a role.
Fact: At Re:inventex, we design tailored solutions to make recycling effective and truly functional for each business.
✔️ We have in-depth expertise in textile recycling
✔️ We help reduce environmental impact through responsible waste handling
✔️ We drive real change in how resources are valued
Let’s explore how we can work together.
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