Textiles and Shoes
At GreenSphere, we provide tailored recycling services for textiles and shoes, helping your business responsibly manage unsellable, damaged, or excess stock. Our secure and sustainable recycling processes ensure that clothing and footwear are repurposed or broken down into raw materials, supporting a circular economy and reducing landfill waste. Whether it’s luxury fashion, high-street apparel, or footwear, we protect your brand while promoting sustainability.
Collection & Transport
We arrange secure collection of textiles and shoes from your site, ensuring careful handling and tracking throughout the transport process. Our logistics team provides transparent documentation at every step, from pick-up to delivery at our facility.
Sorting & Separation
Once the items arrive, they are sorted into different categories based on material and condition:
- Textiles: Includes fabrics like cotton, polyester, wool and synthetic blends.
- Footwear: Sorted by material type (leather, rubber, plastic) and component (soles, fabric, etc.).
- Reusable items: Clothing and shoes that are still in wearable condition are separated for re-purposing or charitable donation.
Secure Destruction (for Brand Protection)
For branded fashion items or footwear that cannot be repurposed, we offer secure destruction services. This ensures that high-end or sensitive products do not re-enter the market, protecting your brand’s reputation from counterfeiting or unauthorized resale.
Textile Recycling
Textiles that cannot be reused are broken down into raw materials through shredding or cutting. These materials are then processed for recycling:
- Fabrics: Converted into fibres that are used in the production of new textiles, insulation materials, or padding for furniture.
- Synthetic Blends: Processed into new materials for industrial applications or used in the creation of recycled fabrics.
Footwear Recycling
Shoes are carefully dismantled, and each component is recycled separately:
- Rubber Soles: Ground down and repurposed for use in playground surfaces, sports tracks, or new rubber products.
- Leather and Fabrics: Recycled into materials for new shoes, clothing, or industrial uses.
- Plastic and Synthetic Components: Granulated and used in the production of new plastic products or shoe components.
Environmental Compliance
Our recycling process adheres to all environmental regulations, ensuring that your textiles and shoes are recycled in an eco-friendly and compliant manner. We provide certification for every batch of recycled goods, ensuring full traceability and transparency.
Sustainable Impact
At GreenSphere, we are committed to reducing the environmental footprint of the fashion and footwear industries. By repurposing or recycling textiles and shoes, we help minimise waste, reduce the demand for virgin materials, and support sustainable fashion initiatives.
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