Textile Insight

September / October 2020

Issue link: https://viewer.e-digitaledition.com/i/1293937

Contents of this Issue

Navigation

Page 27 of 36

into regions in the USA and South America. SAYA Now also offers two specialized recycling programs. SAYA Coastal targets the clean- up and renewal of discarded plastic bottles in coastal regions that would otherwise migrate out to sea. SAYA USA is a special collection of recycled polyester fibers made in the brand's facility in South Carolina, USA. It is ideal for brands which prioritize the "Made in the USA" designation. Progressive manufacturing - Consumers have come to expect and seek out at least some percentage of recycled PET in finished garments, and the world's supply of plastic bottles for recycling has become a commodity. Because of this reality and the fact that Nan Ya had the expertise and resources to take recycling to the next level, the Nan Ya executive team invested research and development into additional sources for producing recycled fibers. SAYA Next technologies focus on untapped sources and new methods for recycling with the goal of providing solutions for the industrial waste problem which continues to shroud the textile industry. SAYA RSCUW is now available and is made from recycled scrap and cutting waste. It is the most advanced mix content recycling project addressing the garment industry's largest areas of hidden waste: offcut scrap and overstock fabrics. Historically, cutting scrap (up to 30% waste per yard) and fabric overstock recycling have been difficult and expensive, but SAYA's initial investment has the potential to change that for the industry. SAYA RSCUW Raw is made of offcut scrap and colored PET bottles retaining its original color. ese fibers are recycled without the bleaching process, and hence more energy efficient and carbon friendly. e fiber colors are inherently varied depending on the sources and range from grey to blackish shades, which results in heather woven or knitted fabric options. SAYA Garma is currently in development and seeks recycling solutions for post-consumer garments which would otherwise e n d u p i n l a n d f i l l s . Wi t h performance finishes, coatings, trims and zippers to contend with, SAYA Garma is SAYA's most complex renewal project to date. Look for the initial SAYA Garma product in early 2021. As brands and the textile industry as a whole look forward to emerging from the pandemic and adjust to new priorities of life and business, SAYA is poised to make its debut. "We realize that our mission is interdependent upon the success of our partners and the networks we co-create. As we strive to build a more sustainable business, we seek partners that share our core values, and we look forward to growing our businesses and reducing our impacts together," says Shih. n A new collection of recycled fibers derived from fabric scrap and overruns, redefining what's possible in textile renewal. RSCUW Project- Recycling Scraps and Cutting Waste. Addressing the 30% offcut often ignored. SAYA Renew Fibers are readily available across the globe with recycling and manufacturing facilities located in Taiwan, China, Vietnam, and the USA. textileinsight.com September/October 2020 ~ Textile Insight • 27

Articles in this issue

Links on this page

Archives of this issue

view archives of Textile Insight - September / October 2020