Circular Fashion Event in Barcelona

Sylvia Calvo BCN and Hilaturas Jesús Rubio hold circular fashion event in Barcelona.

On 19 September, Hilaturas Jesús Rubio had the honour of participating in a circular fashion event in Barcelona, together with Sylvia Calvo BCN and Molenbergnatie.

The meeting, entitled Green Coffee and Fashion, highlighted the benefits of industrial symbiosis and circular economy, presenting innovative textile solutions such as the ReYutCel fabric.

This material, made from recycled coffee sacks, was a clear example of how sustainability can be integrated into fashion design.

During the event, we were able to enjoy an exclusive fashion show with garments by Sylvia Calvo BCN, made with recycled materials and sustainable yarns from Hilaturas Jesús Rubio.

Molenbergnatie, as a logistics manager, has a coffee and cocoa warehouse in Barcelona, which became the focal point of a day dedicated to sustainability, innovation and creativity.

Sandra Guevara, representative of Circular4theFuture/G100, participated to address the collaboration between companies from different sectors and the relevance of the circular economy.

Guevara stressed that ‘the transition to a circular economy starts with understanding nature and then integrating it into production processes. Business leadership seeks a joint evolution, where all parties involved benefit’.

In addition, she mentioned several examples, such as the innovative Kalundborg project in Denmark, which has demonstrated advantages such as return on investment, cost reduction and regeneration of the natural environment, all benefits closely linked to the circular economy.

Pilar Chiva, representative of the Circular Economy area of the Waste Agency of Catalonia, presented a new project aimed at facilitating the exchange of resources and promoting industrial symbiosis in Catalonia through a digital platform.

She also mentioned the Pact for Circular Fashion, promoted by this Catalan entity, which for some time now has been promoting the selective collection of textile waste in Barcelona and other provinces, with the voluntary participation of 115 companies.

It is important to point out some not very encouraging data: only 10-15% of textile waste is collected selectively, while the remaining 85-90% ends up in landfills or is incinerated.

This event has shown that sustainable fashion is more than a trend: it is a necessity. For Hilaturas Jesús Rubio, working in synergy with visionary designers like Sylvia Calvo is key to developing innovative solutions that respect the environment and optimise available resources.

The success of our ReYutCel fabric collaboration, recognised internationally with the Green Product Award 2023, is just the beginning of many more initiatives that will seek to redefine textile production towards a more sustainable future.

Commitment to sustainability

At Hilaturas Jesús Rubio, we remain committed to the manufacture of regenerated and recycled yarns, always looking for new opportunities to make the most of waste and minimise environmental impact. Collaborations like that of Sylvia Calvo BCN are essential to move towards a more conscious and circular textile industry.

This type of event not only encourages us to continue innovating, but also serves as an example for other industries to adopt more responsible practices. We are committed to a future in which design and sustainability go hand in hand, and we hope that more sectors will join this ecological transformation.

Cover photo credits: From left to right.

José Maria Faro ( Formació i Treball )
Jordi Besonias i Bego Canal ( Taitextils Design)
Sílvia Grau i Carles Grau ( Grau sa)
Juan Carlos Rubio i Pilar Rubio ( Hilaturas Jesús Rubio)
Sylvia Calvo ( Sylvia Calvo Bcn)
Mónica Olmos ( Texfor)