The textile recycling capacity gap is becoming a sourcing issue
As recycled textile demand grows, sourcing teams need to understand capacity, feedstock quality, and the limits of current recycling infrastructure.
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Sorting quality will shape textile recycling economics
Textile recycling economics depend heavily on sorting quality, because cleaner feedstock can improve recovery rates and downstream material value.
How China+1 Sourcing Is Reshaping Asia’s Textile Supply Chain
China remains important for fibers, fabrics, trims, machinery and speed. Vietnam, Bangladesh, India, Indonesia and Cambodia are the most visible beneficiaries, but each has different strengths and bottlenecks.