Canary islands consortium participates in the Textiles Recycling Expo 2025
The consortium, comprised of representatives from the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (ULPGC), the Technological Institute of the Canary Islands (ITC), and the University of La Laguna (ULL), marked its presence at Textiles Recycling Expo held in Brussels on June 4–5. This international trade fair, exclusively focused on textile recycling, gathered over 3,300 participants from 67 countries, along with 126 exhibitors, showcasing cutting-edge solutions in both mechanical and chemical recycling.
The event featured live demonstrations of fiber-sorting systems, chemical treatment technologies, and waste recovery equipment, offering attendees a comprehensive view of the industry’s technological frontier. The consortium’s primary goal was to gather technical insights essential for the design of upcoming pilot plants dedicated to textile separation and recycling.
During the expo, the consortium members closely analyzed the latest characterization tools, processing lines, and value-added applications derived from recycled textiles. Their active participation in expert-led sessions also provided a deeper understanding of current EU regulations, industrial implementation case studies, and emerging innovations within the circular economy.
With a shared commitment to advancing a truly circular textile value chain, the consortium’s engagement at the event reinforces its strategic vision of integrating sustainable recycling technologies into regional textile systems.
