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Propelling the circular economy to the next level.

Future technologies transform used textile blends into new value.

Our mission

We strive to transform the current textile recycling system using scalable, profitable technologies.

To accelerate our impact, technology licenses are available to operators that share our vision.

2005

Founding date

Worn Again enters the textile upcycling market, reverse manufacturing used textiles back into new products

2012

Transitioning to chemical solutions for textile waste

Worn Again tests dissolution of textiles at laboratory scale.

2013

Investment from H&M, pivot to technology

To accelerate the adoption of chemical recycling, supported by H&M and Kering, the company pivots to focus on technology development

2017

Funds secured to build the pilot plant.

Worn Again raises £1 million from existing and new investors to move out from the laboratory phase.
2019

First pilot plant

Start-up of a pilot plant validates the technology. The pilot plant is capable of processing 5kg batches of textiles, a 100x increase from lab scale.
2022

Funding secured for scale up

Worn Again raises £30 million from strategic shareholders to scale its technology to the next step.
… coming in 2025

Accelerating circular production

We are ready to build a Textile-to-Fiber Accelerator to produce circular PET and MMCF fibres. Used textiles will be converted into polyester and cellulose for use within a new circular supply chain. 

2005
Founding date

Worn Again enters the textile upcycling market, reverse manufacturing used textiles back into new products

2012
Transitioning to chemical solutions for textile waste

Worn Again tests dissolution of textiles at laboratory scale.

2013
Investment from H&M, pivot to technology

To accelerate the adoption of chemical recycling, supported by H&M and Kering, the company pivots to focus on technology development

2017
Funds secured to build the pilot plant.
Worn Again raises £1 million from existing and new investors to move out from the laboratory phase.
2019
First pilot plant
Start-up of a pilot plant validates the technology. The pilot plant is capable of processing 5kg batches of textiles, a 100x increase from lab scale.
2022
Funding secured for scale up
Worn Again raises £30 million from strategic shareholders to scale its technology to the next step.
… coming in 2025
Accelerating circular production
We will build a Textile-to-Fiber Accelerator to produce circular PET and MMCF fibres. Used textiles will be converted into polyester and cellulose for use within a new circular supply chain. 
Innovative textile recycling solutions revolutionize the fashion industry.
The Accelerator will process 200kg batches of polycottons.

Green fibers

Offer eco-friendly solutions, with benefits like sustainability and reduced environmental impact. They promote renewable resources, contributing to a cleaner planet.
We have a historic opportunity to protect natural resources

We need to look deeper beyond the materials on the molecular level

Dr. Adam Walker Chief Scientific Officer, 
Worn Again Technologies

Industry consumes a lot.
Where are we gonna get resources in the future?

Cyndi Rhoades Founder, Worn Again Technologies

Meet our people

Worn Again thrives on a purpose driven team of scientists, engineers, and professionals committed to improving lives through chemical technologies.

Let’s talk

Circularity and profitability go hand in hand.
To scale our unique technology, we foster a network of like-minded partners throughout the supply chain.