Recycling of Low Grade Clothing Waste - Oakdene Hollins
Recycling of Low Grade Clothing Waste - Oakdene Hollins
Recycling of Low Grade Clothing Waste - Oakdene Hollins
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© <strong>Oakdene</strong> <strong>Hollins</strong> Ltd, Salvation Army Trading Company Ltd<br />
Nonwovens Innovation & Research Institute Ltd September 2006<br />
Figure 7 compares these main market applications with approximate unit<br />
values <strong>of</strong> the various grades <strong>of</strong> recycled textiles. Values are based on<br />
processor selling prices.<br />
Figure 7: Market Evaluation for Traditional Recycled Textiles<br />
Value £/Tonne<br />
3000<br />
2800<br />
2600<br />
2400<br />
2200<br />
2000<br />
1800<br />
1600<br />
1400<br />
1200<br />
1000<br />
800<br />
600<br />
400<br />
200<br />
0<br />
Automotive<br />
Carpet Underlay<br />
other<br />
Mattress/<br />
Upholstery<br />
0 5000 10000 15000 20000 25000 30000 35000<br />
Market Size (Tonnes/Year)<br />
It is expected that the new added‐value applications for recycled materials<br />
will be able to generate returns in excess <strong>of</strong> £1000/tonne, the market value<br />
for volume underlay products. If the specifications can be achieved to meet<br />
the more demanding applications, prices around £2000/tonne may be<br />
realised. These higher performance applications place greater demands on<br />
the physical properties and functionality <strong>of</strong> the fabrics produced from<br />
waste materials.<br />
Section 12 <strong>of</strong> this report details the potential higher value products and<br />
market applications and Figure 8 compares these new applications with the<br />
traditional markets. Clearly, at this stage, unit values and volumes are<br />
estimates.<br />
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