ReValue is a research and development project creating a future for local wool and hemp in interior textile applications. It is funded by Interreg, and brings together partners in the textile supply chain to take the next steps in developing and applying more sustainable yarns. Cirmar participates through its parent company, FBBasic. Part of this project is the development of a circular system in which the yarns will not only be developed in accordance with circular economy principle, but become part of a system in which the yarns can be recovered and reused.
The project’s mission is to develop high-quality, sustainable yarns made from regional. hemp, sheep’s wool, and recycled wool. These yarns will be processed into interior applications including furniture upholstery, curtains, and carpets. This unique blend of fibers results in yarns that are not only biodegradable but also self-cleaning and circular. Throughout the project, we will experiment with various compositions. The objective is to find the optimal composition that fits the application purposes and that can be scaled easily.
ReValue is a regional project, in which both German and Dutch consortium partners participate. Materials sourcing will also take place regionally, as well as processing and production of end products. This way, the project strengthens local ties between textile companies, contributes to generating new jobs and business for local companies, and contributes to more sustainable production by finding efficient methods for creating yarns.
The yarns’ degree of sustainability depends on numerous aspects, like its design, the use applications, next use applications and recyclability. To make sure all of this is captured, communicated, and put into practice, Cirmar will create C_passports® for various possible compositions. In these C_passports®, we will record the information required to fulfill the circular potential of the yarns, as well as the automatically calculated impact values for the yarns.
This is the first version of the connected C_passport®, which we will expand and enrich with more data during the project. Additionally, passports will be created for all samples and scalable material compositions.
As part of the project, the consortium will undertake a variety of activities to involve relevant stakeholders. Over the course of 2 years, we organise seminars and workshops to share our findings and gather input for the project. Are you interested in participating one way or another? Let us know, we’re always happy to receive input and expand our network of circular pioneers.