Fibre to Fibre makes source fashion debut with circular textile solutions

Closing the loop on textile waste

The exhibition arrives as the fashion industry faces increasing pressure to address its environmental footprint. Fibre to Fibre collects and processes discarded clothing in the Netherlands, transforming textile waste into fibers, and channeling approximately 60% of usable materials back into production. These recovered fibers are combined with pre-consumer textiles and recycled polyester to create circular yarns that are competitively priced with organic cotton and recycled polyester.

"We're leaving behind the time when sustainability was synonymous with a higher price tag," says Thijmen de Vries, spokesperson for Fibre to Fibre. "By processing textile waste within Europe and offering prices comparable to conventional sustainable materials, we're eliminating the economic barriers that have deterred brands from adopting circular practices."

Flexible integration for fashion brands

The company offers two collaborative models: a full-service option covering design through delivery, and supply chain integration where brands set their own parameters. This versatility enables fashion manufacturers to embrace circular production methods without restructuring their current operations. Partner companies will be at the Source Fashion booth to offer detailed insights into each stage of the transformation process.

Demonstrating emissions impact

Interactive demonstrations at the booth will quantify the emissions reductions achieved through circular textile production. The fiber bale display will provide visitors with a tangible view of the materials at an intermediate stage in the recycling process, showing how discarded garments become the raw materials for new clothing. By processing textile waste locally instead of exporting it, the company effectively addresses both landfill contributions and the carbon footprint associated with the global transportation of waste.