RColorBlend represents the pinnacle of Recover™'s expertise in fiber recycling, offering a proprietary system that revolutionizes the textile industry. RColorBlend fibers are meticulously crafted to be spun, eliminating the need for blending or dyeing, thus streamlining production while championing sustainability.
Composition:
RBlue: Comprising 52% Recover™ Recycled Cotton and 48% Recycled Polyester sourced from PET bottles, RBlue embodies a harmonious blend of recycled materials.
REarth: An eco-conscious choice, REarth consists of 50% Recover™ Recycled Cotton and 50% Organic Cotton, offering a perfect synergy between sustainability and natural comfort.
At the heart of RColorBlend lies the Recover™ Lab, where innovation meets precision. The development process includes:
Demand Planning: Regularly receiving estimates of textile waste, along with desired color specifications, to create RColorBlend products that align with market trends and brand requirements.
Color Development: Utilizing carrier fibers and available stock to develop a catalog of diverse colors, ensuring responsiveness to industry demands.
Recipe Development: Recover's Lab Team, affectionately known as "The Kitchen," conducts rigorous testing and blending, using a variety of materials like RCotton, organic cotton, and recycled polyester, to achieve the desired color. Carrier fibers are chosen based on the final color target.
Recipe to Production: The perfected recipe transitions seamlessly to an industrial scale, ensuring consistency and readiness for large-scale production.
Sustainability:
The environmental benefits of RColorBlend, verified by the Recover™ LCA Spain and EcoReview in 2022, are noteworthy:
For 1kg of RBlue (52% Recover™ Recycled Cotton, 48% Recycled Polyester):
Water: Saving up to 1,195 liters (315 US gallons), reducing strain on water resources.
CO₂ Emissions: Significantly lowering the carbon footprint by 6.38 kg (14 lb), contributing to climate change mitigation.
Eutrophication (PO43-eq): Mitigating eutrophication impact by 0.019 kg (0.04 lb), promoting healthier aquatic ecosystems.
Energy: Conserving 35.57 kWh of energy, fostering sustainable energy practices.
Land Use: Minimizing land consumption to 2.02 m² (21.74 ft²), preserving natural habitats.
Additionally, the remarkable environmental savings of 100% Recover™ recycled cotton are:
Water: 2,116 liters (559 US gallons)
CO₂ Emissions: 1.73 kg (3.81 lb)
Eutrophication (PO43-eq): 0.0245 kg (0.054 lb)
Energy: 15.29 kWh
Land Use: 3.89 m² (41.87 ft²)
Performance Advantages:
Comparing RColorBlend to conventional materials, the superiority is evident:
For REarth (100% Organic Cotton):
Global Warming Potential: 2.23% compared to 4.18% for conventional organic cotton.
Eutrophication: 2.67% compared to 5.29% for conventional organic cotton.
Water Scarcity: 2.53% compared to 5.34% for conventional organic cotton.
Fossil Fuel Depletion: 1.38% compared to 2.94% for conventional organic cotton.
Chemistry Impact: 3.07% compared to 6.16% for conventional organic cotton.
For RBlue (Cotton-Poly Blend 52/48):
Global Warming Potential: 5.74% compared to 9.3% for conventional cotton-poly blends.
Eutrophication: 2.45% compared to 10.8% for conventional cotton-poly blends.
Water Scarcity: 0.691% compared to 31.8% for conventional cotton-poly blends.
Fossil Fuel Depletion: 4.98% compared to 9.53% for conventional cotton-poly blends.
Chemistry Impact: 5.11% compared to 10.3% for conventional cotton-poly blends.
RColorBlend stands as a testament to Recover™'s commitment to innovation and sustainability, offering a solution that combines high-performance attributes with unparalleled environmental responsibility. By choosing RColorBlend, industries and individuals alike contribute to a greener, more sustainable future for textiles.
