PEI will begin processing the unused fibres from the brand’s collections starting in 2023 to create fibres that are as good as new.
“Today we announced an R&D collaboration with @StellaMcCartney to trailblaze the future of #sustainablefashion,” Protein Evolution said in a tweet.
“Our proprietary biological recycling process has the power to enable circularity efforts across the textile industry. By partnering with Stella McCartney, we are able to test our platform in a real-world setting and collectively learn how to seamlessly integrate PEI’s technology into existing manufacturing processes,” Scott Stankey, co-founder and chief technology officer at PEI, said in a press release.
“This collaboration will ultimately demonstrate for the first time how complex fabric types, such as nylon and polyester blends, can be fully re-used to make new plastic material in a low-energy, cost-effective way,” added Stankey.
“The horrific amount of fast fashion produced that then goes to landfill is truly shocking—both from the natural resources used to the sheer quantity wasted. We must act today to protect our planet for tomorrow; and circular and regenerative solutions offer an optimistic look at the future of fashion,” said Stella McCartney. “Through our partnership with Protein Evolution, we hope to pioneer a new type of polyester from old materials. Establishing climate goals is one thing, taking meaningful steps toward a more sustainable future is what truly matters.”
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