Huminly utilizes proprietary enzyme engineering to achieve high-efficiency, textile-to-textile recycling of mixed fiber waste. This enzymatic process separates polyester from cotton, yielding purified monomers and fibers suitable for reuse. The technology offers cost parity with virgin materials and significant operational advantages over traditional chemical recycling methods.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
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Problem
The fashion industry generates 100 million tons of textile waste annually, with 85% ending up in landfills due to the lack of effective recycling methods for blended fabrics. Existing recycling processes struggle to separate and recover high-quality raw materials from mixed textile waste, hindering circularity in the industry.
Solution
Huminly offers an enzyme-based recycling technology that extracts virgin-quality raw materials, such as cotton and polyester, from blended textile waste. The process uses only water, salt, and tailored enzymes to selectively separate and distill raw components at the molecular level. This blend-tolerant recycling process enables the recovery of both synthetic and natural fibers, which can then be repurposed into new yarn and clothes. Huminly's technology provides a cost-effective and distributable solution for infinite textile recycling, reducing landfill waste and promoting sustainable sourcing for fashion brands.
Target Audience
Huminly's primary customers are fashion brands seeking sustainable and cost-effective raw materials, as well as textile recyclers looking for advanced processing solutions.
Features
- Enzyme-based technology for separating blended textile waste
- Selective extraction of polyester and cotton fibers
- Distributable and cost-effective recycling process
- Virgin-quality recycled materials
- Tailored catalysts for specific feedstocks and recycling needs
- Continuous efficiency improvements through superior engineering platform