Loop Industries partners to launch 100% recycled handbag collection

Loop Industries, a clean technology company based in Montreal, is focused on developing 100% textile-to-textile PET polyester fibers and PET plastics from waste. The company has announced a new partnership with Hyosung and South Korean sustainable fashion brand Pleatsmama to create 100% recycled draw-textured yarns, which will be used to produce a limited-edition handbag collection.

The yarns were produced using polyester made through Loop’s Infinite Loop textile-to-textile recycling technology, which converts mixed polyester textile waste into new materials.

Hyosung applied its expertise in advanced materials to spin the yarn, while Pleatsmama designed and crafted the handbags. This collaboration underscores the potential of circular fashion and recycling technologies in promoting sustainability across industries.

Loop’s T2T polyester fiber is known for its virgin-quality characteristics, allowing it to seamlessly fit into existing supply chains and manufacturing processes without compromising quality or appearance. It also offers significant environmental advantages, cutting greenhouse gas emissions by up to 80% and reducing non-renewable energy use by up to 91% compared to traditional polyester made from fossil fuels.

“Partnering with Loop Industries and Pleatsmama is a significant step in helping our customers meet their sustainability goals and expanding solutions that benefit both present and future generations,” said Chihyung Kim, CEO of Hyosung TNC. “We appreciate Loop’s ability to repurpose textile waste and reduce reliance on virgin polyester by minimizing raw material extraction.”

Giovanni Catino, Vice President of Sales and Business Development at Loop, added, “This collaboration with Hyosung and Pleatsmama showcases how our Infinite Loop technology can shift fashion from a linear to a circular model. By transforming mixed polyester textile waste into high-quality polyester, we address textile waste issues while enabling brands to offer premium products that meet both quality and environmental standards.”