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Introducing Fiber Club: A collaborative consortium that provides brands with early and easy access to recycled materials, secure supply terms, and seamless supply chain integration. Powered by champions of textile innovation Fashion for Good, Circ®, and Canopy. Together, we will fast-track adoption and scaling of next-gen materials and rewrite the playbook for a materials revolution. #textileinnovation #textileindustry #sustainablefashion #circularfashion

Circ®-Ready was on full display at this year's Textile Exchange Conference where we had conversations with other true believers in #sustainability as together, we explored challenges and sought solutions to save the planet from the cost of clothing. From raw materials, through to fibers, sample fabric swatches and garments, the breadth of capabilities of Circ®'s materials and our partners was shining through - see for yourself. ICYMI - Circ®-Ready is a select community of global supply chain partners who enable the use of Circ®’s recycled materials to create quality solutions for brands. Circ®-Ready partners include: Artistic Garment Industries (AGI Denim), Foshan Chicley Textiles Co., Ltd., Giotex, Marubeni Corporation, MAS Holdings, PYRATEX®, Selenis Specialty Polyester Solutions, #SHINJINTEX, Soorty Enterprises Pvt. Ltd. Denimkind, Tainan Spinning Co Ltd, and Taiwan Textile Research Institute. #textileinnovation #circulareconomy

🎥Proud to Launch the ACT “Circularity Series”! At ACT, we know that Circularity is a broad term, and it can mean many things depending on the context. That’s why we’re thrilled to share the first video of our new “Circularity Series”—featuring our policy efforts, and how they could impact the transformative work our members are doing. This series offers a unique opportunity to hear directly from the businesses shaping circularity in the United States in textiles. From recycling innovations to extending product life cycles, our members’ stories highlight the diverse and vital contributions that drive our mission. 💡 Interested in joining ACT on this journey? We are uniquely positioned to help our members navigate the new administration, engage with policymakers, shape impactful solutions, and lead the conversation. Membership for 2025 is open. This is the FINAL week to secure a discount on your membership fees! 📆 Discount Deadline: November 30th Let’s shape the future—together. Reach out today. #CircularitySeries #Sustainability #CircularEconomy #Membership #JoinACT #TextileInnovation ThredUp TERSUS Solutions SuperCircle Mitch Gambert RTV ReturnToVendor Vestiaire Collective Debrand Rent The Runway ThredUp Sortile America's Best Cleaners Circ® Rachel Van Metre Kibbe Lauren Corallo Samina Virk Christopher White Chloe Marie Songer James Reinhart Constanza Gomez Peter Whitcomb Amelia Eleiter

On November 6 and 7, Fashion for Good analyst Jyotsna Gopinath visited alumnae Circ® and Syre. During both visits, Jyotsna had the chance to meet team members, tour the pilot plants, and hear about each company’s scaling plans. Her key takeaways from the visit:  ✅ Innovations in the textile-to-textile recycling space are constantly improving, requiring real-time troubleshooting and implementing of unique solutions to address the complexity of valorising textile waste feedstock. ✅ Strategic partnerships to secure waste feedstock as well as to accelerate product development with key partners throughout the supply chain are necessary for unlocking implementation and scale. ✅ The roadmap to scale is unique for each textile recycling innovator, however, collaborative action across the industry can allow innovations in this space to move forward together to create lasting change. It was a great time visiting our alumni recyclers and learning from their R&D teams. Thank you to Matthew Parrott & Chris Luft from Syre and Taylor Greene and Andrew Talarico from Circ® for the warm welcome and insightful visit. It was a pleasure to see you all in person, and we look forward to the next visit! Here are a few snaps from Jyotsna’s visit to Circ ↓ #FashionInnovation #FashionTech #FashionforGood #FutureFashion #SustainableApparel #TechForChange

Last week, Raz Godelnik invited me to speak about my career building #sustainable #materials for the fashion industry for his class Ethics and Economics of Sustainable Design at Parsons School of Design - The New School. We discussed the challenges that innovators in this space face, as well as collaboration needed for the development and incorporation of new materials in fashion value chains. I was thrilled to see the interest in the space and the astute observations and innovative ideas that the students were coming up with. In a world where we are bogged down with systemic challenges preventing adoption of new materials, I was filled with hope and inspiration for the next generation of students to help bring on the change we need in this industry. Kudos to Raz Godelnik for teaching this class and helping shed light on the problems and grow interest in this field right at the university level.

We’re going to put this year’s Textile Exchange Conference firmly in the win column: We helped introduce Fiber Club to the world along with Fashion for Good and Canopy, we celebrated our partnership announcement with Birla Cellulose (Aditya Birla Group), we connected with changemaker friends both old and new, and we recharged and renewed our spirit and commitment to doing everything in our power to save the planet from the cost of clothing. And we had a really great time doing it all – see you at TEC 2025! #textileinnovation #circulareconomy #sustainablefashion

Tuesday night, Canopy and the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) co-hosted an exclusive Jeffersonian Dinner to spark a bold vision for fashion: one that values forests, champions circularity and drives industry-wide transformation. 🌎🌲✨ Gathered around the table, Canopy, and leading designers explored how the fashion industry at large must shift away from a ‘take, make, waste’ model toward a circular approach — embedding sustainability into every fiber and safeguarding the world’s vital forests. Key Outcomes of the Evening: 🤝 The Power of Partnership Canopy's work with CFDA is a powerful example of how collective pull-through and pre-competitive collaboration can overcome market challenges and unlock access to alternative fibers for designers, both big and small. By linking designers with game-changing innovators like Circ®, Canopy is helping to make circular material sourcing the new fashion norm. 🏆 Long-Term Vision with CFDA Our shared vision with CFDA is focused on advancing Next Gen fibers globally, leveraging top designers' prestige to elevate sustainability within the fashion industry. By integrating cutting-edge innovation into high fashion, we aim to shift the narrative, positioning sustainability as a fundamental, long-term pillar of the industry, not just suitable for one-off collections or a fleeting trend, but a key driver of industry transformation and profitability. 🎁 Collaborative Innovation in Action As a gesture of appreciation, guests received an exclusive, forest-inspired finch bird scarf — a product of an innovative supply chain collaboration. Its journey to fruition began with US-based textile-to-textile recycling innovator, Circ® and Hot Button Green Shirt producer Acelon Chemicals & Fiber Corporation (Acegreen) providing fiber derived from 40% recycled textile waste from polycotton blended fabrics to Italian manufacturer TESSILGODI-S.P.A., who crafted it into a luxurious, silk-like material known as Circ Lyocell. Resonance Companies, the first AI-powered operating system for on-demand, waste-free fashion production at scale, then transformed this material into the finished product scarf accessory. This unique, first-of-its-kind piece beautifully showcases what’s possible when Next Gen materials meet revolutionary manufacturing. Photo credit: Martin Romero #DesigningACircularFashionFuture #NextGenSolutions #ForestConservation #CircularEconomy #CollectiveImpact #FutureOfFashion #Collaboration #CFDA #Acegreen #Tessilgodi #Circ #Resonance #Canopy

Reflecting on last week’s Textile Exchange Conference in Pasadena, I am energized by the collaborative spirit among attendees and the impressive advancements in material innovation. It was inspiring to see such a diverse array of experts—ranging from farmers to material scientists and brand strategists—come together to discuss solutions in a genuinely collaborative environment. Standing by Circ®'s changemaker photo wall, where I was honored to be featured alongside Dana Davis and Mara Hoffman’s beautiful dress and Emily Long, I felt a profound sense of community among us dedicated to making actionable change, one practical step at a time. Connecting with many new faces and reuniting with colleagues from past projects was a highlight of the conference. I especially enjoyed catching up with Tricia Carey, reminiscing about our 2015 collaboration with Lenzing Group and suppliers in Portugal to create a Supplex-like fabric made from 85% Tencel Lyocell. Witnessing the industry’s evolution, particularly in terms of material advancements, made this gathering particularly meaningful. Another standout moment was the Circulose session with Lundmark Magnus, where we discussed the promising future of Circulose alongside Birla Cellulose, Canopy, and others. So, what were my key takeaways? We are experiencing a shift from isolated projects to collaborative initiatives that scale material innovations, meeting both performance and sustainability standards. Industry leaders are investing in upstream solutions to achieve their material goals. The level of strategic focus and pre-competitive collaboration I witnessed inspires optimism for the future of our industry. After the conference, I carry renewed energy, excitement, and determination, and I bring with me Andrew Winston’s thought-provoking question: "Is the world better because your company is in it?" Thank you, Textile Exchange, for organizing such a powerful gathering. Let’s hold on to this momentum and integrate it into our daily work! #textileexchange #sustainability #materialinnovation #collaboration

Last week the Fashion for Good Team was on the ground in California.☀️ Reformation was our first stop. A big shout out to the team (Kathleen Talbot & Carrie Freiman Parry) for hosting not just us, but many of our partners for a session where we dug into collective priorities for 2025, the tradeoffs between Decarbonisation/Circularity and toured Ref’s LA factory.  From there, the team headed over to Pasadena for Textile Exchange, where our  Innovation Director - Scaling, Priyanka Khanna led a break-out session on "The Realities and Returns of Textile Innovation” unpacking the roles of both innovators and incumbents to commercialise textile-to-textile recycling with Lundmark Magnus from Circulose, Kathleen Rademan from Circ®, Camilla Skjønning Jørgensen from Syre, Carolina Sister Cohn from Eastman, and Claire Mattelet from Indorama Ventures. We were thrilled to be the co-conspirators with Circ® and Canopy and launch the ‘Circ®’ Fiber Club, designed to consolidate demand driving supply chain efficiency and attractive economics. Lundmark Magnus & Dr Anna Sammarco shared about Circulose’s new strategy, reactivating the plant, feedstock strategies and price trajectories. Last but not least, we gave a sneak peek of the World of Waste— our latest open-source initiative aggregating global waste data from leading projects and organisations. Additionally, very grateful to Ambercycle for not just sponsoring this event but also hosting us at their offices and giving us a sneak peek of their technology. Throughout the various discussions, new themes emerged and inspiring lessons were shared: ✨The power of partnership is reshaping our industry: while individual commitments matter, we're seeing unprecedented momentum in collective action—scaling sustainable solutions faster than ever. This is exactly the system-change approach we champion. ✨ A wave of groundbreaking textile-to-textile recycling partnerships emerged at Textile Exchange! From Circ® & Birla Cellulose to Ambercycle & Arc'teryx Equipment, leading innovators are joining forces with global brands and suppliers. These collaborations signal a clear shift: circular solutions are moving from pilot to commercial scale, and T2T recycling is THE space to watch! ✨ The future of fashion is materialising before our eyes! Supply chain partnerships are accelerating, technologies are scaling, and the industry's commitment to transformation has never been stronger. We have the innovation ecosystem in place—now it's time to drive implementation. Sign up here to be the first to know when we launch World of Waste: www.worldofwaste.co/ Katrin Ley, Brittany Burns, Georgia Parker, Priyanka Khanna Dagmar Grote, Maria Arroyo i Bacete, Carolina Duarte, Shay Sethi #sustainability #sustainablefashion #innovation #conference #collaboration

Delighted to share that The Mills Fabrica has been featured in Rivet's latest article, reflecting on our journey over the past five years in accelerating techstyle innovations! The article has highlighted how we’ve incubated and propelled startups like Circ®, Colorifix, Mango Materials and more, aligning with the nine planetary boundaries framework that we have referenced from the Stockholm Resilience Centre to measure our collective impact. By collaborating with a diverse ecosystem of stakeholders, we are tackling not just climate change, but a range of socio-environmental challenges. The Mills Fabrica comprises of a unique blend of venture capital, incubation support, spaces from lab to retail, and community engagement, that are designed to empower the next generation of sustainable solutions. With 20+ startups and 8 funds in our portfolio, our investment's focus on upstream innovations is reshaping the industry and enhancing sustainability across the supply chain. Thank you Rivet Sourcing Journal and Alex for the feature! Full article here: https://lnkd.in/gUmQSPht Link to our Impact Report: https://lnkd.in/g3kes36r #Sustainability #Techstyle #TheMillsFabrica #ImpactReport