Textiles

Matter partners with leading fashion brands & manufacturers to develop technology to tackle microfibre pollution at source.

Microfibres are released into the water and air across various stages of textile production and throughout the life of a garment.

700 million

Every year, the equivalent to

polyester shirts are released into the ocean from microfibre shedding

 3 billion 

We estimate that a staggering

more are being caught and lost in unrecoverable sludge

Two-thirds

Consumers care…

of people say they'd be willing to pay more to fashion brands that are less harmful to the environment.*

The Matter Approach

We believe that microfibres should be captured at source, before they become pollutants and we lose them as a resource that can't be reused.

Our three-point circular approach enables the textile industry to capture and return value from microfibres. 

  • Identify the presence and nature of microfibres in your production facility with our bespoke Microfibre Assessment Programme (MAP).

    Get in touch about a MAP today.

  • Capture microfibres at source with our Regen filtration technology.

  • Recycle and return value from the material captured.

1. Identify the problem

Microfibre Assessment Programme (MAP)

To effectively address the large quantities of microfibres released during the textile manufacturing process it’s vital to understand the size, location and nature of the issue.

Our tailored MAP service provides you with crucial data and insights, along with tailored recommendations to guide you towards an appropriate solution for your manufacturing facility.

2. Cap the problem

Industrial Textiles Filtration

Regen

Our Regen filter technology enables long-life, high-efficiency filtration with the best user experience and technical performance.

  • Our robust system minimises maintenance

  • Compact filter size to enable easier plant integration

  • Minimum impact on plant function

  • Microfibres can be harvested for recycling

3. Extract the value

Turn waste into resource

The next step is to make the captured microfibre materials available for re-use or recycling. Matter is working with researchers and universities to create a truly closed-loop system and keep this harmful pollution out of landfill and incinerators.

We are working towards creating a circular value chain, exploring cost effective and efficient solutions for re-using water from manufacturing processes.

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Are you a brand or manufacturer seeking an experienced partner to help you address the challenge of microfibre pollution?

Get in touch for a consultation with a member of our Textiles team. 

(WIRED survey, Matter Calculated Estimations)