As the textile industry grapples with growing waste, the UK and EU textile recycling sectors faces unprecedented challenges, leading key players like Soex to succumb to insolvency just when they are needed the most.
This market unpredictability raises concerns about the future of post-consumer textile collectors and sorters in the EU. As industry leaders navigate evolving legislative landscapes, the question remains: Can the EU’s textile recycling industry withstand mounting pressure, or is a new approach necessary to prevent a vital link in the circular textile chain from breaking?
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