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Plastic Dye Pack Case Study
Yarn dyeing
Much of our yarn is dyed on a plastic package, a style of lightweight perforated cone that supports high
performance dyeing at our vertical mill. Previously all our dye packs were placed in general waste and
sorted by our partner.
Separating from general waste
From the end of 2022 empty cones were collected separately onsite and we partnered with a certified
plastics recycling specialist based 60 miles from our site. Our cone waste is relatively small in
manufacturing terms, and they agreed to collect annually.
Recycled- circular system.
The cones are broken down to create regrinds and plastic compounds. These are then used in subsequent
manufacturing processes. This recycles our waste, and it creates a raw material that is used in other
manufacturing processes.
Annual Collection
At the end of 2023, after collecting for just over a year, 3 tonnes of plastic waste attributed to our yarn dye
packs was diverted out of general waste in recycled via this method.
Selvedge Waste Case Study
Our key aim is to have zero textile waste in general disposal by the end of 2024. Our right first time and
weaving to order approach avoids over production but some bi-product waste is inevitable from the
weaving process. For this waste we look at recycling it in the best way and are exploring further options for
circularity.
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