The Trevira CS take-back program - Back to a new life

Used Trevira CS fabrics can be returned and recycled as part of the Trevira CS take-back program. This applies to textiles from the pre-consumer sector as well as textiles that have reached the end of their useful life (post-consumer). 

The Trevira CS fabrics are collected at the recycling company ALTEX Textil-Recycling GmbH & Co. KG and undergo a mechanical recycling process. The final products are nonwovens, which are used in various sectors for example for insulation and soundproofing. Of particular interest is their use as acoustic panels. 

The take-back system offered is a program for Trevira CS fabrics only (i.e. Trevira CS, Trevira CS flex, Trevira CS eco). Proof that the fabric in question was manufactured from flame retardant Trevira® fibers and filaments or the products of the further processing stages (spinners, texturizers, etc.) is provided by presenting the Trevira CS trademark approval. This confirms that the fabric has passed the fire test indicated in the trademark conditions and has been approved for the Trevira CS trademark. 

At ALTEX, nonwovens with a basis weight of 600 – 3,000 g/sqm can be produced for a wide variety of applications. One project is the production of a flame-retardant nonwoven for use in an acoustic panel. For this purpose, torn fibers from Trevira CS fabrics are used, which are processed into the corresponding nonwovens by adding new fibers and/or low-melt fibers. It is important to adapt the function, thickness and strength of the nonwoven to the corresponding area of application. If the resulting nonwoven is covered with Trevira CS or Trevira CS eco fabrics, the result is a new, attractive, functional product that helps to avoid waste and conserve resources.