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Alsico partners with Sixone to trial groundbreaking circular fabric solution A
new strategic partnership between Alsico Group and Sixone will see
end-of-use Alsico workwear transformed into high-quality circular polyester chips. Alisco is one of Europe’s largest manufacturers of high-performance protective workwear and this partnership is set to redefine circularity in the workwear industry. Sixone uses artificial intelligence and data-enabled technology to selectively extract polyester from blended textile waste to efficiently produce PET pellets for textile manufacturing. Vincent Siau, head of the Alsico academy, said: “Our partnership with Sixone is a testament to our ongoing commitment to innovation and sustainability. By working together, we can create a fully circular solution that not only enhances the lifecycle of our high-performance fabrics but also supports our broader goal of reducing waste, walking away from virgin fossil based raw materials and
promoting a more sustainable future for the workwear industry.”
The partnership has already seen a successful recycling pilot through which Sixone has demonstrated the recyclability of Alsico end-of-life garments. The recycled polyester chips from Sixone’s targeted recycling process have been used to produce fabric with Alisco’s partner manufacturers, and are being analysed for quality and durability, including heavy industry washing
Cabinet Office bans Government-branded merchandise
T
he Cabinet Office has stated that spending taxpayer money on unnecessary branded merchandise will be banned in the latest crackdown on wasteful spending across departments.
Thousands of pounds have been spent in recent years on goods branded with department logos or slogans – including mugs, jumpers, water bottles, and even fidget cubes.
Such spending will be banned, focusing funding where it matters to working people such as rebuilding the NHS and strengthening the borders. Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, Pat McFadden MP, said: “By cutting wasteful spending we
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can target resources at frontline public services with more teachers, extra hospital appointments and police back on the beat. “We will use taxpayers’ money to deliver our Plan for Change, kick-starting economic growth, rebuilding the NHS and strengthening our borders.” The Cabinet Office has set out requirements for all departments to review their policies on procuring corporate-branded and non-essential merchandise, with a view to restricting future purchases. These stricter rules will permit government merchandise only when essential for delivering the government’s agenda, for example, in overseas trade and diplomacy, to promote growth.
and wear-testing. Once testing is complete, Alsico plans to produce recycled and recyclable, closed loop garments with Sixone circular polyester.
Alsico Group and Sixone are excited to drive forward this initiative, setting a transformative example for the industry. This partnership underscores the potential of collaborative innovation in achieving a more sustainable future for both our customers and the planet.
Gildan appoints new brand specialist
M
artin Harvey has joined Gildan’s European sales team as a brand specialist.
Mr Harvey has over 15 years of sales experience, and prior to joining Gildan he was employed as an international brand ambassador at Ralawise.
He has joined the team with immediate effect and will report to
Martin Harvey
Jeff Bartley, key account executive. Mr Harvey’s primary role will be to enhance brand and product awareness through collaborative and individual visits with distributor sales teams and their customers.
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