Rester provides textile recycling solutions that utilize mechanical and chemical processes to transform used business textiles into new textile fibers. This technology reduces landfill waste and supports a circular economy in the fashion and textile industry.
Funding
$11.8M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
Founders
Product
Problem
The textile industry faces significant challenges related to waste management, with large volumes of end-of-life textiles ending up in landfills. This linear model of production and disposal contributes to environmental pollution and resource depletion. Companies need sustainable and cost-effective solutions for managing textile waste and reducing their environmental footprint.
Solution
Rester provides circular textile recycling solutions, transforming business textiles into new, high-quality raw materials. Using both closed-loop and open-loop recycling processes, Rester enables companies to efficiently lower carbon dioxide emissions and optimize production while minimizing resource consumption. The company refines fabrics into fibers that can be used to manufacture yarn, fabric, and various non-woven materials, such as insulation, acoustic panels, filter fabrics, and composites. By implementing circular solutions, Rester helps businesses repurpose fibers, reduce reliance on virgin materials, and participate in a circular economy.
Target Audience
Rester serves companies that generate end-of-life, side stream, or waste stream textiles, as well as companies that can utilize recycled fiber in their production processes.
Features
- Closed-loop recycling system for reusing a company's own textile waste, fiber to fiber
- Open-loop recycling system for upcycling textile fibers into new products by other companies
- Capability to handle a variety of materials, including cotton, polyester, cotton-polyester blends, wool, polypropylene, and mixed materials
- Mechanical recycling process that allows mixing of textile grades to achieve desired outcomes
- Production of high-quality raw materials suitable for yarn, fabric, and non-woven material manufacturing