Prada expands circular fashion with Re-Cashmere and Re-Wool collections
Prada is expanding its circular fashion offering with the launch of its Re-Cashmere and Re-Wool collections, extending the concept behind its well-known Re-Nylon line to recycled natural fibres.
The new collections transform pre-consumer cashmere and wool scraps into new yarns and ready-to-wear garments, giving cutting-room waste and surplus fabrics another life. Production volumes depend on the availability of suitable textile scraps, making the collections limited in quantity.
Traceability is another key feature of the initiative. Every Re-Cashmere and Re-Wool item includes a near-field communication (NFC) tag linked to the Aura Consortium platform. Customers can use the technology to access information about fibre origins, suppliers and the production chain.
Both collections are manufactured in Italy. For Re-Cashmere, collected materials are sorted by colour, processed and spun into new yarns. The process follows Sustainable Fibre Alliance certification requirements, while the resulting products carry Global Recycled Standard certification.
Despite its name, the Re-Wool collection incorporates both recycled wool and cashmere sourced from the Prada Group. Non-wool components are removed before the recovered fibres are processed into yarn for new apparel production.
The collections feature a range of ready-to-wear pieces, including knit polos and sweaters, combining established fashion design with the reuse of existing textile materials.
Prada’s latest initiative highlights how luxury fashion brands can incorporate circularity into product development while improving supply chain transparency. By recovering pre-consumer textile waste and providing digital access to material information, the collections connect resource efficiency with traceability and consumer engagement.
The launch also reflects a broader industry focus on keeping valuable fibres in circulation and reducing reliance on virgin raw materials. Yet, the wider impact of such initiatives will depend on the availability of recoverable materials, the scalability of recycling processes and sustained demand for products made from recycled fibres.
