Textile

This project addresses the significant challenge of B2B textile waste by implementing a structured, scalable upcycling solution. While existing solutions focus on garment recycling, our innovation centers around high-value industrial and business-use textiles such as carpets used at trade fairs. 

Through a comprehensive data collection and evaluation system, UPTEX will: 

• Identify key sources of B2B textile waste and its characteristics.
• Develop a robust data protocol to track and optimize the upcycling process.
• Create new market opportunities for repurposed textiles in industries requiring high-quality, durable materials. 
• This project will create value by offering a traceable, scalable, and financially viable model for upcycling textiles while reducing reliance on virgin materials and cutting down textile waste. 

The project consists of the following phases: 

• Evaluation of existing data protocols relevant to textile industry waste streams, including technologies like TrusTrace. 

• Defining essential data points for THE UPCYCL to align with core business strategies and circular economy models. 

• Workshops with key industry players to map out challenges and opportunities in upcycling B2B carpets. 

• Development of a data-driven protocol to standardize textile traceability and processing methods. 

• Testing and validating the protocol with industry stakeholders to ensure efficiency and usability. 

• Creating a roadmap for scaling the platform beyond carpets, integrating additional B2B textile waste streams. 

• Dissemination of project results through relevant events, social media, and publications within the TRACE community. 

This initiative will establish a foundational platform for long-term developments in textile upcycling and create a framework adaptable to other industries. 

FORCE Technology will provide essential research expertise in digital innovation, data traceability, and sustainable material applications. Their role will be crucial in: 

• Evaluating and optimizing data collection methods. 

• Developing and testing the data protocol. 

• Validating upcycling methods through scientific analysis. 

Their expertise will ensure the project meets industrial research criteria and aligns with the Trace Booster framework for innovation in circular economy solutions. 

• Evaluation of existing data protocols  
  • Comprehensive overview of data needs  
• Defining essential data for UPTEX  
  • Identification of key data sources  
• Industry workshops  
  • List of key challenges and opportunities  
• Data evaluation and reporting  
  • Report on data needs and sources  
• Prototype development  
  • Initial data protocol structure 
• Testing and validation  
  • Validated data protocol  
• Roadmap development  
  • Roadmap for scalability  
• Dissemination and outreach  
  • Published case study and results 

The target market for this project includes: 

• Large-scale event organizers seeking sustainable solutions for disposable carpets. 

• Businesses in interior design, hospitality, and construction requiring high-quality upcycled materials. 

• Public institutions and municipalities aiming for circular procurement solutions. 

Our approach to reaching these markets includes strategic partnerships, participation in circular economy networks, and leveraging digital marketing to engage sustainability-conscious customers. 

• A successful Trace Booster project will enable UPTEX to: 

  • Implement scalable and profitable upcycling solutions. 
  • Develop a circular business model focused on long-term value retention. 
  • Expand into adjacent sectors such as furniture, automotive textiles, and construction materials. 

  Future development will require investments in automation, scaling production facilities, and forming partnerships for wider market adoption. 

The target market for this project includes: 

• Large-scale event organizers seeking sustainable solutions for disposable carpets. 

• Businesses in interior design, hospitality, and construction requiring high-quality upcycled materials. 

• Public institutions and municipalities aiming for circular procurement solutions. 

Our approach to reaching these markets includes strategic partnerships, participation in circular economy networks, and leveraging digital marketing to engage sustainability-conscious customers.