March 24, 2025
alsico partners with Sixone to trial groundbreaking circular fabric solution
Alsico Group, a global leader in high-performance protective workwear, is proud to announce a strategic partnership with Sixone. This partnership marks a significant milestone in our commitment to sustainability and innovation. As Europe’s first large-scale manufacturer to partner with Sixone, alsico is set to redefine circularity in the workwear industry.
Under the banner of our alsico academy’s ARX Initiative — a key component of our global recycling and garment lifespan extending program — this collaboration is focused on transforming end-of-use alsico workwear into high-quality circular polyester chips. By recycling our performance fabrics that are collected at our very own ARX garment collection facility, critical to the superior performance of our garments, we are closing the loop on waste and setting a new standard for environmental responsibility within the industry.
"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."
Vincent Siau, Head of the alsico academy
Sixone addresses the data gap that makes recycling of post-consumer textiles a challenge. Sixone analyzes the molecular composition of textiles to determine the ideal recycling conditions for surgically and efficiently extracting pure polyester. This approach looks beyond fiber and color, and allows Sixone to process chemically complex polyester-blends.
Sixone’s expertise in converting post-consumer whole garments into circular polyester complements alsico’s advanced manufacturing capabilities. This initiative ensures that alsico’s end-of-life workwear is repurposed into new, high-quality materials. It reinforces alsico’s position as a global leader in workwear innovation and demonstrates our commitment and passion for innovating sustainable practices across our entire production chain.
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“Creating a circular future requires collaboration with partners that challenge the status quo. Our partnership with alsico is a catalyst for change in the workwear industry, transforming post-consumer textile waste into new, sustainable products.”
Chris Wai, Co-Founder and CEO of Sixone
a garment recycling breakthrough
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 our partner manufacturers, and are being analyzed for quality and durability, including heavy industry washing 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.
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key highlights of our partnership :
- Circular Innovation: Development of a fully circular solution that transforms end-of-life Alsico workwear into circular polyester.
- Sustainability Leadership: Reinforcement of Alsico’s commitment to reducing waste and promoting environmental stewardship within the protective garments industry.
- Global Impact: Positioning Alsico as Europe’s first large-scale manufacturer to implement such a comprehensive recycling initiative, setting new benchmarks for sustainability in the global workwear market.
For more information about the alsico academy ARX Initiative and our partnership with Sixone, please visit contact our team or fill out the form.
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