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Threading the future of circular fashion with Peter Majeranowski of Circ

How I Built This · 7 Sept 2023 · 29m

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Peter Majeranowski, co-founder and CEO of Circ, explains how his company pivoted from a failed biofuel startup to pioneering the chemical recycling of polycotton textiles. He details the hydrothermal process that separates cotton and polyester from blended garments, allowing them to be reused as virgin-quality materials. Majeranowski discusses securing partnerships with major brands like Zara and Patagonia, raising over $50 million in funding, and scaling production from pilot facilities to a planned 65,000-ton-per-year integrated facility.

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Circ, Titan Biosciences, Patagonia, Zara, Avery Dennison, Zalando, Virginia Tobacco Commission
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Hillary Koprowski

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