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The recycled yarn market is a subsection of the larger textile industry focused on producing yarns from recycled materials. This initiative falls within the greater trend towards sustainability and circular economy in textiles, where emphasis is placed on reducing waste, conserving resources, and minimizing environmental impact. Recycled yarns are typically made from pre-consumer or post-consumer waste. Pre-consumer waste consists of by-products from textile manufacturing, while post-consumer waste includes previously used textile items such as garments, home textiles, or industrial textiles. The production process of recycled yarns involves collecting, sorting, cleaning, and reprocessing materials to create new yarns. These recycled yarns can be made from various fibers including cotton, polyester, wool, and other synthetic and natural fibers. They can be used in a wide range of textile applications, including clothing, accessories, home furnishings, and more. Recycled yarns contribute to the reduction of textile waste and the preservation of natural resources by providing an alternative to virgin fibers. These yarns also address consumer demand for eco-friendly products and help brands and manufacturers meet their sustainability objectives. Some companies that specialize in the manufacture of recycled yarns include Martex Fiber, Unifi, Inc. (with their REPREVE® brand of recycled fibers), Hilaturas Ferre (Recycled Cotton Yarns), and Patagonia's Tin Shed Ventures which invests in textile innovation including sustainable yarn production. In addition, major fashion brands sometimes collaborate with these specialty companies to create exclusive lines Show Less Read more