Circular textile economy
Innovate sustainably by recycling and recovering textile waste to support the circular economy
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The circular textile economy sector.
Lyon and its region are positioning themselves as an expert center for textile recycling, bringing together long-standing skills and cutting-edge technologies. Key players in innovation, its companies and laboratories are shaping a strategic sector at the heart of the ecological transition and the circular economy.
Leading companies in the area
This start-up based near Lyon is developing an innovative process to recycle complex textiles efficiently (especially polyester) and support the circular economy.
SME specializing in recycling complex textiles, transforming them into technical plastic granules for processing.
A specialist in textile sorting and recycling, the company develops sustainable technical fibers and textiles, combining performance, eco-design and custom solutions.
Garment-repair sewing workshop based in France, committed to textile circularity for professionals and individuals.
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Reasons to invest in Lyon and its region.
Access outstanding labs
Lyon and its region benefit from cutting-edge research centers and international experts in PET depolymerization and catalytic technologies, promoting innovation and the development of textile solutions incorporating the principles of the circular economy.
Benefit from a strong ecosystem
The sector is structured around many local networks, competitive clusters (Techtera, Axelera), federations (Unitex), and technical centers (IFTH) offering an environment conducive to cooperation, sharing expertise and accelerating your projects.
Mobilize local funds
The region offers a number of funding mechanisms (via Demeter, the AURA region, etc.) to support your projects and help you set up a base in Lyon and its region while facilitating your business development in the circular textile economy.
Iconic places.
Chemical Valley
A historic center for the chemicals industry since the 1850s, Chemical Valley (Vallée de la Chimie) is now among France’s largest industrial platforms. Located to the south of Lyon, it stretches over approximately 2,000 hectares, covering three municipalities in the Lyon urban area. This strategic area is the focus of a leading R&D, innovation, and industrial production ecosystem based around the chemical, energy, environment and so-called “greentech” sectors, i.e. technologies involving innovations and processes that use natural and bio-based resources.
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