Coats Pioneers Recycled Sewing Threads to Advance Circular Fashion

In a significant move towards sustainability, Coats, a global leader in the textile industry, has introduced two new sewing thread variants made from recycled waste materials. The T2T Epic and T2T Gramax threads, developed at Coats' Sustainability Hub in India, are the result of a chemical recycling process that allows them to maintain the same level of strength, durability, and color retention as the company's established thread offerings.

This groundbreaking innovation is poised to have a substantial impact on the apparel industry. By potentially redirecting millions of garments from landfills annually, the introduction of these recycled threads not only lessens the ecological footprint but also promotes the progression of a circular economy. Coats' apparel commercial senior vice president, Adriana Morasco, emphasizes that "circularity is no longer a concept; it's a commitment" for the company.

Looking ahead, Coats aims to further its sustainability efforts by increasing the use of preferred raw materials from 31% in 2022 to 60% by 2026. This initiative is expected to be instrumental for Coats' brand partners seeking to enhance their material usage and incorporate circular content into their sewing threads.