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transformation cotton waste to cotton yarn

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Recycled cotton is made from post-industrial cotton waste. This includes:

Cutting scraps from textile factories

Used cotton garments collected for recycling

Defective or damaged cotton products that would otherwise go to landfill

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Recycled Cotton is produced through a mechanical recycling process.

The cotton waste is sorted by color

Following, the waste is shredded into fibers

Lastly, fibers are re-spun and woven into new fabric

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Virgin cotton uses up to 20,000 liters of water per kg. Recycled cotton significantly reduces this usage!

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Diverts textile waste from landfills and incinerators

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Reduces the emissions associated with cotton farming, such as pesticide use, machinery, and irrigation systems.

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Reduces the need for dyes, fertilizers, and finishing agents

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T-shirts, denim, socks

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Bags, headbands, belts, hats

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Towels, bedding, kitchen supplies

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Uses recycled cotton in select styles of its Wellthread™ Collection

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Features garments made with 20% recycled cotton

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Uses recycled cotton in its colorful sweats and T-shirts

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Textile Exchange, 2023. Preferred Fiber & Materials Report

Levi Strauss & Co. Sustainability Blog

PANGAIA. Materials Innovation

H&M Group. Conscious Collection Report

Common Objective. Guide to Recycled Fibers