The STREP project blog is back with a look inside the labs at RTU! π§ͺπ§΅
Partners Sarah Frank & Katerina Rose are proving that "recycled" doesn't mean compromised.
By testing thickness, mass, and pilling resistance, theyβre creating the industryβs standard overview.β»οΈ
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Check out our first Partner Spotlight interview with Project Coordinator Iskra Dukovska-Popovska.
We discuss managing 13 European partners and the path to 100% recycled clothes. π§΅β»οΈ
Watch and subscribe on YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z4jm...
Last week, STREP partners gathered in Denmark π©π° for an intensive Work Package 3 technology mapping workshop. β»οΈ
Hosted by NewRetex A/S and DISSOLVA, it brought together experts from Aalborg University, CuRe, UJEP, and RTU to deep-dive into the textile recycling loop. π π
EU ban on destroying unsold clothes is officially here!π«
This is the legislative "green light" for STREP & CIRPASS-2. By tracking journeys via Digital Product Passports & using AI-driven recycling, we're helping brands turn potential waste into high-performance fibers.
Full story: lnkd.in/e8VqPn23
Did you know? The more we recycle, the harder it gets. π§΅
Small-scale sorting is easy, but industrial-scale waste is a "chaos stream" of blends, spandex, and chemicals.
The fix? Modular Recycling. π§±
Think of LEGO for the planets swappable "plug-and-play" units that can handle any fabric DNA.
Inside the future of textile recycling. π§΅
Our partner #NewRetex is showing us how theyβve automated the "un-sortable." This walkthrough of their facility highlights:
π€ Feeding robots
π°οΈ Advanced sensor packages
ποΈ Precision conveyor sorting.
Proud to be working together under the #STREP banner!
#DidYouKnow?
Most clothes end up in landfills because their "identity" is lost. Labels fade, but data lasts forever. π§΅
Weβre exploring Digital Material Passports: high-res scans that create "digital twins" of fabrics. In 3min, we can map a textileβs DNA from its stretch to its chemical finish. π§ͺβ¨
The January #STREP blog is out! π§΅
Jovan Najdic (Quantox Technology) explores why "information" is the biggest barrier to textile recycling.
See how we're building the digital infrastructure to turn textile waste into a traceable resource.
π streproject.eu/the-tech-rev...
Welcome to the first edition of our new #STREP #DidYouKnow rubric! π€
Todayβs Fact: Usually, if textile waste is wet or dirty, itβs a problem for recyclers. But for us? It's actually the perfect fuel.
Check the images below to find out why! π
We were glad to attend the #ECOSYSTEX Steering Committee yesterday, 21st January!
As a new member joining this year, #STREP is ready to contribute to the crucial work discussed regarding the future of textile sustainability.
Great to be on board. πβ»οΈ
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That was the core question πππ§ππ ππ§ππ£π from the Reutlingen University answered during her pitch for STREP at the recent IHK Expertenforum Textil in Albstadt. π©πͺ
Did you miss the event? Now more here: veranstaltungen.ihkrt.de/b?p=20251202...
The official STREP Project video is OUT NOW! π¨π₯
See how we are tackling textile waste and building a circular future.
Watch:
βΆοΈ www.youtube.com/watch?v=VS73...
βΆοΈ www.youtube.com/watch?v=rBPq...
Subscribe for updates: π www.youtube.com/@strep_eu
Thank you so much for the support β»οΈ
β»οΈ At STREP Project:
π NOTHING lost: Automated accessory removal achieves 95% efficiency.
π NOTHING hidden: With DPPa, we know everything about a fiber's journey.
π NOTHING wasted: We are scaling enzymatic and chemical recycling to create 100% closed-loop yarns.
Visit us: streproject.eu
STREP is entering year 2 with a clear mission: turn textile "waste" into a high-value resource market. β»οΈ
Whatβs happening in 2026?
- Digital Product Passports
- Automated Sorting
- Molecular Alchemy
- Digital Twins
The future of fashion isn't just about better materials - it's about better data!
As we wrap up an incredible #first #year of the project, we wanted to take a moment to thank you for being part of our journey.
Wishing you and your loved ones a joyful holiday season and a successful New Year! π
Happy Holidays from the #STREP team! π π«
From Textile Waste to Value π§΅π
Recycling only works if sorting is perfect.
Our new blog post explores how the #STREPproject is using automation and AI to tackle the "bottleneck" of complex textile waste.
π Read the full post: streproject.eu/from-textile...
Dean Pavel Kuran & UJEP are accelerating the science of sustainable textile recycling for STREP!π§΅π¬
Theiy focus on analyzing liquid products from chemical recycling streams; evaluating mechanical prop. of recycled textiles.
This is critical to optimizing recyclability & advancing EU textile waste.
Thatβs a wrap on #EWWR2025! πͺπΊβ»οΈ
Over 13,000 actions took place across Europe to "Switch off the Waste", focusing this year on electronics.
At STREP, we are keeping that momentum going for Textiles. Whether it's a phone or a jacket, resources should never be waste.
π ewwr.eu/actions-db/.
Highlighting π the pivotal role of partners:
Here is the testimonial from Nenad Gligoric fom Zentrix Lab, on the necessity of STREP's approach to traceability.
Zentrix Labβs solution is crucial for achieving true circularity in clothing! β»οΈ
Read more partner testimonials π streproject.eu.
Our YouTube channel is the official STREP video #repository
Have you seen the full video recap from the successful Ecomondo event yet? β»οΈ
β‘οΈ Follow us and subscribe now to stay updated: www.youtube.com/watch?v=fxfR...
Thanks for watching! We look forward to seeing you at Ecomondo 2026! π
β¨ New STREP blog post! β¨
The clock is ticking for the EU's 2027 deadline. Do your clothes need a Digital Product Passport (#DPP)? π€
Yes, they do!
π Read the full article and see the future of fashion traceability here: lnkd.in/dbNSNsas.
πΏ βAs F6S' project manager leading STREP's communication and the exploitation of results, my priority is ensuring that the project's practical & sustainable solutions reach society...β - Carolina VilaΓ§a, F6S Innovation.
π Learn more about the #STREPProject and read other testimonials streproject.eu
β»οΈ STREP in #Ecomondo2025 in Rimini!
Carolina VilaΓ§a & Sara Canedo from F6Sinnovation spent 2 full days networking, exploring the textile area π§΅, sharing flyers & merch, and discovering new textile recycling techniques shaping the circular future!π
π₯ Watch the video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=fxfR...
Collaboration and transparency are what drive real progress in circularity! β»οΈ
Last week, at PERFORMANCE DAYS, Josse Kunst from CuRe Technology, participated in the event and highlighted our ongoing collaboration within the STREP project for more than 1000 people! π
β¨ Another #STREPproject testimonial - this time from Nish P., Co-Founder of KAPDAA!
Nish shares his experience working on sustainable solutions for textile waste and circular innovation. β»οΈ
Thanks, Nish, for your inspiring contribution! π
π See more on our website: streproject.eu.
π Subscribe to the STREP #Newsletter!
Weβve just launched the first issue of our STREP Newsletter, kicking off a 10-edition journey!
π Inside Issue #1
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A message from our coordinator
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Highlights from partners
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A look at the smart systems & recycling tech
π: www.linkedin.com/pulse/welcom...
π± Weβve just launched the first issue of the STREP Newsletter!
Discover how weβre advancing textile circularity through automation, intelligent systems, and sustainable recycling innovations across Europe. β»οΈ
Read it here β‘οΈ www.linkedin.com/pulse/welcom...
π¦ Youβve seen him around - Meet #Recylo the Chameleon!
More than a mascot, Recylo embodies our values: adaptability, intelligence & sustainability β»οΈ
Mascots matter, they make innovation human, relatable & memorable.
Recylo reminds us that #change is essential. π
β»οΈ The future of textile recycling isnβt one-size-fits-all.
In her new article, @Ditte HΓΈjland (@Textile Change) explains why modular systems are key to scaling circular textile recycling - built for diversity, adaptability & collaboration.
𧡠Read more: streproject.eu/the-importan...
