MAS - Nxtile | 100% recycled cotton textiles

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Impact savings

By patented closed loop process

Network traceability

1 Product specifications:

MAS requirements are aligned with the specifications of our running mass production items.

2 Waste collection and processing:

A specific mix of cotton waste is collected, reprocessed and checked.

3-5 Production:

3 Spinning:
The patented yarn of 100% recycled cotton is spun at a certified spinner.

4 Weaving:
The yarn is woven into high quality fabric in a solar powered certified factory.

5 Stitching:
Your bag is made in a socially certified location taking good care of the workers wellbeing and created by using a sustainable production process.

6 Transportation:

Your bag is transported to the nxtile warehouse in Amsterdam.

7 Printing:

The bags are taken from nxtile stock and screen printed with water-based ink in Amsterdam.

8 Impact branding:

The bags are labeled with the customized impact branding & QR code

9 Transportation:

The bags are transported to the MAS museum via regular distribution services.

10 Traceability:

The QR code takes you through our end-to-end traceability

Step 1

Product specifications:

Together with MAS, nxtile has developed your product.

Step 2

Waste collection and processing:

A specific mix of cotton waste is collected, reprocessed and checked.

Step 3, 4 & 5

Production:

3 Spinning
The patented yarn of 100% recycled cotton is spun at a certified spinner.

4 Weaving
The yarn is woven into high quality fabric in a solar powered certified factory.

5 Stitching
Your bag is made in a socially certified location taking good care of the workers wellbeing and created by using a sustainable production process.

Step 6

Transportation:

Your bag is transported to the nxtile office in Amsterdam.

Step 7

Printing:

The bags are screen printed with water-based ink.

Step 8

Impact branding:

The bags are labeled with the customized impact branding & QR code

Step 9

Transportation:

Delivery takes place via regular distribution channels

Step 10

Traceability :

The QR code takes you through our end-to-end traceability

FAQ

Why is 100% recycled cotton so unique?

Recycling cotton into textile products is not new, but until recently manufacturers could not ensure the required strength and durability without blending in virgin cotton, polyester, or other plastics. In contrast, nxtile products are made using a patented process that turns 100% cotton waste into high-quality textiles. We are the first company in Europe to produce non-blended cotton-waste textiles at scale, achieving significant environmental benefits.

What kind of savings does 100% recycled cotton bring?

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.

How are land savings calculated?

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.

How are water savings calculated?

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.

How are CO₂ emission savings calculated? eon

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.