Below, you’ll find some Frequently Asked Questions gathered from conversations with our clients, peers, and partners. The market for recycled textiles is dynamic and growing rapidly. Innovations are continually creating new circular solutions, while governments in the EU and worldwide are introducing regulations to promote a cleaner, more sustainable textile sector. At nxtile, we stay at the forefront of these developments, constantly integrating the latest insights and best practices into our processes.
By using only cotton waste in production, no new cotton needs to be grown. This results in substantial savings in land and water use, while also significantly reducing CO₂ emissions. On top, no new pesticides are needed and zero plastics is used.
By using cotton waste, there is no need to grow new cotton to produce fresh textiles. Land savings are calculated as the number of square meters (m²) that are no longer required for cotton cultivation—and can instead be used for other crops.
Growing conventional cotton requires large amounts of water. By using cotton waste instead of new cotton, this water is effectively saved. Water savings are calculated as the number of liters that no longer need to be used for cultivation and can therefore be preserved for other purposes.
CO₂ emissions are reduced because there is no need to grow and harvest new cotton. This eliminates a significant portion of emissions generated by machinery used on cotton farms. Savings are calculated as the number of kilograms of CO₂ that are no longer released into the atmosphere.