Using bio-based materials such as bioplastics, mushroom-based materials, etc.

The Textiles Key Elements Framework is based on the main Key Elements Framework which renders the elements of the circular economy salient and serves as a basis to derive textile-focused strategies and interventions. 

The framework is action-based to provide users with concrete inspiring exemples to prevent and reduce the textiles waste mountain. 

The Framework consists of:
- 3 core elements: activities directly handling textile product or material flows; and uniquely,
- 4 Enabling Elements: those that remove obstacles for core actors.

Under which strategies provide further detail. Finally, each strategy consists of a diversity of tangible solutions which are framed in relation to the sought outcome. 

'Click through each of the seven elements cards below to explore the framework and circular textile-focused case studies in more depth!'

This framework was developed in collaboration with Circle Economy's textiles team. Read more about it [here]( https://www.circle-economy.com/programmes/textiles). 

Textiles Key Elements Framework

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 An action-based framework for apparel brands working towards circular strategies

Alternative bio-based materials and inputs [Textiles]

Using materials that can be easily reused or recycled after use

Reusable, recyclable materials and inputs [Textiles]

Using materials that are not toxic or hazardous.

Non-toxic materials and inputs [Textiles]

Using materials that are not considered critical.

Non-critical materials and inputs [Textiles]

Enacting measures that optimise material use such as 3D printing, etc.

Material efficiency [Textiles]

Utilise bio-based, reusable, non-toxic and non-critical materials

Regenerative materials [Textiles]

Replace freshwater with less impactful alternatives and enact water efficiency measures

Regenerative water [Textiles]

Replace energy sources with less impactful alternatives and enact energy efficiency measures

Regenerative energy [Textiles]

Ensure renewable, reusable, non-toxic resources are utilised as materials and energy in an efficient way