Motivation

The circular economy in the textile sector aims to replace the traditional “take, make, dispose” model with a regenerative system, promoting strategies such as durable design, repair, remanufacturing, and the recycling and reuse of textiles. Textile recycling is crucial, but its effectiveness depends on identifying and applying the appropriate methods for each type of material. A precise diagnosis is essential to optimize resources, reduce costs, ensure the quality of recycled products, improve environmental sustainability, and foster innovation.

The integration of advanced technologies, such as artificial intelligence, computer vision, and digitalization (IoT), is transforming the textile industry by enhancing material classification, optimizing processes, and enabling real-time monitoring. These tools increase efficiency, reduce costs, improve product quality, and help reduce environmental impact, supporting the transition to a more sustainable circular economy.