Invest-NL Seeks Partners for Textile Sorting Innovation Program
Amsterdam, Friday, 1 August 2025.
Invest-NL aims to revolutionize the Dutch textile industry by launching a coalition to integrate innovation, policy, and investment, promoting sustainability in recycling and circular economy goals.
Invest-NL’s Vision for Sustainable Textile Sorting
Invest-NL, a Dutch investment agency, is spearheading a coalition to transform the textile sorting industry in the Netherlands. This program aims to form a comprehensive innovation system that intertwines policy initiatives, technological advancements, and strategic investments, to bolster sustainability efforts within the sector [1].
Addressing Waste Management and Sustainability Challenges
The initiative underscores the urgency of involving multiple industry stakeholders—ranging from technology developers to government policymakers—in addressing the inefficiencies currently plaguing the textile recycling process. The primary objective is to overcome the systemic loss-making operations of textile sorters and ensure the sustainability of the textile recycling system in the Netherlands [1][2].
Building a Circular Fashion Economy
By encouraging a collaborative approach, the coalition seeks to pivot the fashion industry towards a more circular model. This shift is expected to reduce waste and environmental pollution, contributing to the Netherlands’ broader sustainability goals. The coalition also aims to introduce cutting-edge automation technologies in sorting processes to increase efficiency [1].
Seeking Collaborative Partners
Invest-NL has initiated a market consultation to identify potential knowledge and execution partners capable of contributing to this sector-wide innovation program. The consultation, published on platforms like TenderNed, will help pinpoint partners for knowledge dissemination and program execution, ensuring aligned efforts towards a robust textile sorting industry [1][3].