In a trust-driven market certified recycled fibres give you, and your customers, confidence in every stitch
Here’s how polyester, nylon and cotton are given a second life
The EU is pushing the Circular Economy Act that should come into force in 2028- 2029. As Europe tightens its sustainability laws, certification also keeps you compliant. Verified data helps you stay ahead of regulations such as the EU Green Claims Directive and the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation, which includes Digital Product Passport requirements. In a market where trust is everything, certified recycled fibres give you, and your customers, confi - dence in every stitch. Looking ahead Behind the scenes, recycling technologies are moving fast. Advanced chemical and textile-to-textile processes are creating fibres that perform like new, even from complex blends. EU legislation will also push for textile-to-textile recycling, further accelerating these developments. The result? Consistent quality, reliable durability and less dependence on virgin materials. Demand is growing and certification helps separate hype from reality. At Falk&Ross, we make responsible choices easy. Our assortment features certified recycled styles from trusted brands such as B&C, Tee Jays, Result, Regatta and Beechfield. A full range of sustainable, high-quality and print-ready options. Apparel made from certified recycled fibres isn’t just better for the planet, it’s also smart business for you. By making sustainable choices, you can set your business apart in a competitive and value-driven market.
Recycled polyester leads the way in blank apparel. Made from post-consumer PET bottles or pre-consumer production waste, it saves up to 45% energy, 20% water and 30% CO 2 compared to virgin polyester . Considering polyester makes up nearly 60% of global fibre production, switching to recycled versions can have a major environmental impact. Even if fibre fragmentation and micro plastic release remain a challenge for the industry. It’s also durable, colourfast and easy to print on. Recycled nylon, often sourced from discarded fishing nets, corporate carpet recycling or pre-consumer industrial waste, is reborn into smooth, strong yarns for outerwear, bags or performance wear. Some new technologies, like the unique composition of Nylon 6 * , for example, allow for endless recycling, keeping it in circulation instead of landfill. Then there’s recycled cotton created from pre-consumer cutting scraps or post-consumer garments. It gives textile waste a valuable second life, though its naturally shorter fibres can make fabrics slightly rougher or less uniform, thus affecting print detail. That’s why it’s often blended with recycled polyester or conven- tional cotton for strength, softness and consistent print results. Certi- fied under GRS or RCS, it’s a big step toward circular textiles.
The bottom line
For you, offering apparel made from certified recycled fibres isn’t just good for the planet, it’s smart business. It combines verified sustainability with the performance and comfort your customers expect. By choosing certified styles, you can help your customers tell authentic, eco- conscious brand stories and set your business apart in
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*Nylon 6 can be recycled endlessly, contrary to ‘normal’ plastic nylon 6.6.
a competitive value-driven market.
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