re.solution is a startup established in 2023 at RWTH Aachen, focused on chemical recycling technology for polyester-containing textiles. This innovative process operates on renewable energy, significantly reducing chemical and water usage while effectively recycling fiber blends and managing textile impurities.

With 69 million tons of fossil-based polyester fibers produced annually, most are disposed of through landfilling or incineration due to a lack of viable alternatives. re.solution aims to divert these resources from waste, offering sustainable substitutes for virgin plastics. The company is currently funded by the Federal Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate Protection (BMWK) and the EU to develop industrial-scale recycling plants. Their robust technology is designed to enhance the sustainability of the textile industry by creating circular and cost-effective raw materials.

The long-term goal is the development and operation of plants on an industrial scale that contribute to achieving the industry’s sustainability goals with the help of circular and inexpensive raw materials made from polyester-containing textiles. Even though the technology is designed to recycle polyester, it is particularly robust towards textile-specific impurities and fiber blends.

Founder/s: Hendrik Winckler, Christian Kocks
Based In: Aachen, Germany
Website: www.linkedin.com/company/resolution-recycling