In partnership with TEXAID, a solution has been found to repurpose the fabric masks through an advanced recycling process. As TEXAID is a renowned company specializing in collecting and sorting of used textiles, prepares the masks at its facility in Apolda, Thuringia for Renewcell in Sundsvall, Sweden. Renewcell utilizes a patented recycling process to recover cellulose from used textiles, which is then transformed into dissolving pulp and further processed into viscose at partner facilities. The primary goal is to extract cellulose-rich cotton for new fiber production, while also analyzing how differently dyed fabrics behave during the recycling process.

The successful completion of the test project has allowed many unused Marc O'Polo fabric masks to be recycled back into fibers, enabling the production of new textiles from used ones repeatedly. Marc O'Polo views sustainability not only in terms of materials but also as a continuous, holistic process that encompasses societal and corporate aspects.

For more information on Marc O'Polo's sustainability strategy and sustainable products, please visit: https://company.marc-o-polo.com/en/sustainability