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we are sorted
together we build on
building together
we are working on the
the
textile chain
textile chain
of the
of the
future
future
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this is sorted
this is sorted
SORTED is a collaboration of fifteen Northern Dutch partners with one mission: to make the textile chain circular and clean. For four years, we'll join forces to conduct groundbreaking innovations and research. What is unique is the multidisciplinary collaboration: all links in the chain participate, so we can achieve the best solutions.
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Textiel geautomatiseerd sorteren
We are developing a robotic sorting line that recognizes and sorts textiles faster and smarter thanks to artificial intelligence. This reduces costs, increases quality, and will make reuse and recycling profitable.
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Recycling naar nieuwe vezels
We are developing a robotic sorting line that recognizes and sorts textiles faster and smarter thanks to artificial intelligence. This reduces costs, increases quality, and will make reuse and recycling profitable.
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Ontwikkelen nieuwe businessmodellen
We are developing a robotic sorting line that recognizes and sorts textiles faster and smarter thanks to artificial intelligence. This reduces costs, increases quality, and will make reuse and recycling profitable.
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Onderzoek en gedragsverandering
We are developing a robotic sorting line that recognizes and sorts textiles faster and smarter thanks to artificial intelligence. This reduces costs, increases quality, and will make reuse and recycling profitable.
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Automated sorting of textiles
We are developing a robotic sorting line that recognizes and sorts textiles faster and smarter thanks to artificial intelligence. This reduces costs, increases quality, and will make reuse and recycling profitable.
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Recycling into new fibers
We are improving and testing innovative chemical recycling technology to recycle cotton and polyester into new fibers. In this way, we close the loop and strengthen the regional recycling industry.
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Developing new business models
Together with all parties in the value chain, we are developing a strong eco system for circular textiles in the northern region. We'll not only focus on new business models and economic value but also on social impact.
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Research and behavior change
We encourage residents to look at textiles differently and train people for circular jobs. Through research, campaigns, and training, we improve the quality of collected textiles and employees in the Northern Netherlands.
The challenge
We're faced with a vast mountain of textiles, each item unique: different fabrics, colors, and qualities all mixed together. Sorting them is anything but simple. From opening bags to identifying fabrics and assessing them correctly (reuse or recycle), it's a complex and intensive process.
We're faced with a vast mountain of textiles, each item unique: different fabrics, colors, and qualities all mixed together. Sorting them is anything but simple. From opening bags to identifying fabrics and assessing them correctly (reuse or recycle), it's a complex and intensive process.
What happens to the collected textiles?
What happens to the collected textiles?
70%
70%
reuse
reuse
20%
20%
recycling
recycling
10%
10%
waste
waste
OUR MISSION
OUR MISSION
The mission of SORTED is to make the textile chain circular and cleaner. A lot is already happening, but to truly realize this and to be ready for the future, many innovations and research need to be undertaken. From automating textile sorting to changing consumer behavior: every part of the chain will be worked on.
Fifteen companies and organizations in the north (supported by a grant from the Joint Transition Fund) are joining forces in the coming years to achieve this and to give Northern Netherlands a leading position in this area.
De missie van SORTED is om de textielketen circulair en schoner te maken. Er gebeurt al veel, maar om dit echt te realiseren én om klaar te zijn voor de toekomst moeten er veel innovaties en onderzoek gedaan worden. Van het automatiseren van de textielsortering tot het aanpassen van consumentengedrag: op elk onderdeel van de keten gaat gewerkt worden.
Vijftien bedrijven en organisaties in het noorden (gesteund door een subsidie uit het Joint Transition Fund) bundelen de komende jaren hun krachten om dit te realiseren én om Noord-Nederland een leidende positie te geven op dit gebied.
Together we create circular impact
With strong partners from industry, education, and government, we accelerate the transition to a circular economy. Discover how we achieve innovative solutions with these frontrunners.
With strong partners from industry, education, and government, we accelerate the transition to a circular economy. Discover how we achieve innovative solutions with these frontrunners.
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