Highlights from Solids Parma 2026: “Re-Think Textile”

The recent “Re-Think Textile” summit at Solids Parma 2026 has highlighted a major breakthrough: chemical depolymerization at scale. Unlike mechanical shredding, which shortens fibers, these new chemical processes allow polyester and nylon to be broken down and rebuilt into “virgin-quality” yarn repeatedly. Industry experts agree that 2026 marks the tipping point where closed-loop recycling becomes economically viable, potentially siphoning millions of tons of waste away from landfills and back into the production cycle.