Textile recycling is complex due to the vast range of fibers and materials used today. Effective recycling requires precise sorting, including distinguishing between similar synthetic fibers like nylon 6 (PA 6) and nylon 66 (PA 66), which need different recycling methods. PICVISA is working to tackle these challenges with advanced detection technologies capable of identifying and separating these fibers with high precision, ensuring that recycled materials are of the highest quality.
Beyond fiber detection, PICVISA’s solutions also go further. Its advanced technology can identify not only fiber types but also colors and intricate patterns, improving the accuracy of the sorting process. In addition to garments, PICVISA’s systems are designed to handle textile clippings and scraps from the production process. Leveraging artificial intelligence, the system can detect defects such as seams, hard points, and other imperfections, ensuring even production waste can be efficiently sorted for recycling or reuse. Yes, sorting by type of garment is also part of PICVISA’s development roadmap! The company is working on implementing garment-type recognition to enhance sorting for reuse.
PICVISA’s expansion across Europe—into key textile-producing nations such as Spain, Italy, Turkey, and Portugal—reflects its commitment to building and contributing to a collaborative network. This network of recyclers, manufacturers, and sorters enables key players to share expertise, best practices, innovations and exchange feedstock. By connecting various stakeholders, PICVISA is helping to scale up the capacity for textile recycling and reuse across borders.
This collaborative approach is at the core of PICVISA’s philosophy. The company is not just a technology provider; it is a enabler in building a global infrastructure for textile sorting and recycling. As its network continues to grow, PICVISA is positioning itself as a key enabler of sustainable practices, fostering connections between players and driving innovation in bothsorting for recycling ans sorting for reuse.
In conclusion, PICVISA is revolutionizing textile sorting by addressing technological challenges and building a collaborative network of industry leaders. With innovations that enhance sorting accuracy, enable defect detection, and support reuse, PICVISA is leading the charge in making the textile industry more sustainable, efficient, and interconnected.
