Fashion brand Pangaia has signed a multi-year agreement with Infinited Fiber to scale the Infinna material technology that turns post-consumer waste into textiles. As per a Glossy report, regenerated textile fiber, Infinna has been the focus of Infinited Fiber’s research into material regeneration. The fiber is soft, with a natural look and feel of cotton. It complements cellulose fiber contained in most cotton-rich garments.

Elaborating on the process, Kirsi Terho, Key Account Director, Infinited Fiber says, the company first sorts all discarded textiles and removes the hard parts like zippers and buttons. The remaining fabric is shredded and then pre-treated to remove polyester, dyes and textile treatment chemicals, while also capturing the cellulose in the cotton for further processing. The next stage, called carbamation, turns cellulose into a dissolvable powder, which is then turned into a honey-like liquid and wet-spun into brand-new fibers. Finally, the fibers are cut, dried and baled, and can be turned into yarn.

The first product to be developed under the Infinited Fiber partnership will be a capsule collection of long- and short-sleeve T-shirts made from 100 per cent Infinna. They are available through Pangaia Lab . Through Pangaia Science, Pangaia will also promote the integration of Infinna into its existing products. Infinited Fiber will initially supply Pangaia with regenerated textile fiber from its pilot operation. Later, the fiber will come from its commercial-scale factory, which is set to become operational in 2024.