[Re]value

[Re]value – The
Future of Regional Hemp and Wool in the Textile Industry
Sustainable.
Innovative. Regional.
The [Re]value project aims to
develop high-quality yarns by combining regional hemp, sheep wool, and recycled
wool in a unique way. These innovative yarns are biodegradable, self-cleaning,
and highly durable, making them particularly suitable for home textiles. Within
the project, they are processed into pilot products such as carpets, upholstery
fabrics, curtains, and acoustic panels.
But [Re]value goes beyond
material development: An industrial process chain is being established to bring
these pilot yarns and products to market, contributing to the sustainable
transformation of the textile industry. By utilizing recycled materials and regional
supply chains, CO₂ emissions are reduced, while unused sheep wool is put to
good use. This strengthens local sheep farmers, helps preserve cultural
heritage, and promotes a functioning circular economy.
With [Re]value, the cross-border
region is positioning itself as a pioneer in sustainable textile circularity,
offering a groundbreaking alternative for the textile industry. Given the
growing awareness of sustainability and the potential of hemp cultivation and
sheep farming in Germany and the Netherlands, the market prospects are
promising.
A multidisciplinary team supports the entire value chain—from yarn
development to product marketing. Promising spinning trials are
currently underway at Spinning Jenny B.V. and Hochschule Niederrhein,
and initial fabric surfaces have been produced. The next step is to
scale up the trials, followed by the first pilot products that
demonstrate the potential of these innovative materials.
[Re]value restores value to regional raw materials—for a sustainable future for the textile industry.