[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” admin_label=”Section” _builder_version=”4.19.5″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=”Sorting” background_overlay_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.4)” module_class=”wn_fullwidth_header_standard” _builder_version=”4.19.5″ background_color=”#242957″ background_image=”https:\/\/erdotex.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/NEMO_PRO4258-Afbeelding-5.jpg” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_fullwidth_header][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”#f4f3f8″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”2_3,1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n
Sorting process<\/strong><\/p>\n After unloading the collected raw material, the first sorting step consists of removing non-textile items and sorting based on type. This means that, for example, trousers are sorted together, as well as sweaters, T-shirts, and other garments.<\/p>\n After this step, the textiles are transported to the fine-sorting area, where garments and shoes are sorted again, this time based on quality. The training, expertise, and years of experience of our team play a crucial role in this process.<\/p>\n We sort textiles based on constantly evolving trends and demand in the second-hand market, taking into account unique variables for each market, such as culture, climate, sizing, and more.<\/p>\n When the sorting steps are completed, the finished products must be packaged for transport. Various packaging methods are used depending on the purpose of the end products and customer demand.<\/p>\n In general, all packaging methods can be summarized into three options: unpressed woven bags, small pressed bales, and larger pressed bales. All bags and bales are assigned a unique ID using our EPS software system.<\/p>\n The bags and bales are then stored in our warehouses until a full container or truck is ready for transport.<\/p>\n Our internally developed EPS system is unique because it provides detailed traceability throughout the entire sorting process. All aspects of our sorting operations are managed by this system, from the input at our facilities to sorting and the final destination at the end of the lifecycle.<\/p>\n Combining this data provides valuable insights into our textile waste and offers stakeholders the transparency they need to manage shared responsibilities.<\/p>\n By combining our EPS software with the MangoStone collection system, the scope is expanded by also adding collection data to reports, resulting in a fully digital overview of the post-consumer supply chain.<\/p>\n Sorting for recycling is often highlighted as an important innovation to efficiently process non-reusable textiles. As circular recycling requires different and often significantly more detailed sorting methods, sorting for recycling is a crucial step towards a fully circular industry.<\/p>\n Erdotex Group invests heavily in sorting for recycling and has developed an internal material scanner for this purpose. In addition, Erdotex tests initiatives for material pre-processing to create the most effective and efficient solutions for producing recycling raw materials.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/erdotex.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/EDITv4_4K25.00_01_00_09.Still015-Afbeelding-3-scaled.jpg” alt=”Editv4 4k25.00 01 00 09.still015 Afbeelding 3″ title_text=”Editv4 4k25.00 01 00 09.still015 Afbeelding 3″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_blurb title=”15,000+ tons of CO2 reduction yearly* ” use_icon=”on” font_icon=”||fa||900″ icon_placement=”left” image_icon_width=”55px” module_class=”blurb-sorting” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ header_level=”h3″ animation=”off” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n CO2 reduction based on CE Delft data: 3.43 kg CO2 reduction per kg of reused textiles<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=”45,000 tons of processed textiles per year” use_icon=”on” font_icon=”||fa||900″ icon_placement=”left” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ header_level=”h3″ animation=”off” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb title=”Data-driven focus” use_icon=”on” font_icon=”||fa||900″ icon_placement=”left” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ header_level=”h3″ animation=”off” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n All steps within the sorting process are recorded to ensure maximum transparency and traceability<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_4,3_4″ module_class=”align-row” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/erdotex.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/cta_about.jpg” alt=”Cta Home” title_text=”Cta Home” align=”center” module_class=”circular” _builder_version=”4.16″ max_width=”300px” custom_margin=”||15px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ custom_margin=”||20px||false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Do not hesitate to contact us!<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=”\/contact-us\/” button_text=”Get in touch” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Sorting Steps Sorting process After unloading the collected raw material, the first sorting step consists of removing non-textile items and sorting based on type. This means that, for example, trousers are sorted together, as well as sweaters, T-shirts, and other garments. After this step, the textiles are transported to the fine-sorting area, where garments and […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-40885","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nTraceability and Transparency<\/h2>\n
Sorting for Recycling<\/h2>\n
Our sorting process makes impact..<\/h2>\n
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