SaXcell, a pioneering textile recycling innovator, showcased its fabric and garment samples at PV Paris alongside Birla Cellulose, a major player in man-made cellulosic fiber manufacturing. This collaboration, displayed from February 6 to 8, highlights their joint effort in producing recycled man-made cellulosic fibers. SaXcell's innovative textile waste pulping technology, paired with Birla's advanced wet spinning expertise, has yielded high-quality sustainable "SaXcell" recycled fibers, meeting the circular textile demands on a commercial scale.
Süleyman Kocasert, CMO of SaXcell, emphasized the global importance of collaborative efforts in addressing the textile industry's social and environmental challenges. He highlighted the urgent need to transition from a linear to a circular economy, stressing the impact of SaXcell and Birla's joint innovation and production capabilities.
Aspi Patel, Chief Technology Officer of Aditya Birla Group and Birla Cellulose, expressed the firm's commitment to expanding circular fiber offerings through partnerships with innovators, recognizing the crucial role such collaborations play in advancing circularity in the global textile value chain.
SaXcell B.V., founded by researchers from Saxion University in 2015, specializes in recycling used textiles into feedstock for sustainable man-made cellulosic fibers. With a pilot factory established in 2020, SaXcell plans further expansion with a Small-Scale Production plant in Enschede, The Netherlands, by 2024.
Birla Cellulose, a sustainability-focused MMCF producer, operates 12 manufacturing sites with environmentally efficient closed-loop technologies. Recognized for its commitment to sustainability, Birla Cellulose collaborates actively with partners to enhance the sustainability of its value chain.
