Inside this facility of Sheng Hong Holdings Group, an emerging green-tech powerhouse, a series of gleaming reactors hum with activity. They're not spinning thread or weaving cloth in any traditional sense. Instead, they're performing a kind of industrial alchemy, transforming the captured CO2 into a clear, viscous liquid - ethylene glycol, a key ingredient in polyester production.
Moving deeper into the complex, you witness the next stage of this miraculous transformation. The glycol is fed into another set of machines, where it's spun into fine, glistening fibers. These threads, born from the very air we breathe, will soon be woven into fabrics and sewn into garments.
It's a scene that would have seemed like pure science fiction just a few years ago. Yet here it is, happening on an industrial scale: a technology that turns one of our biggest environmental challenges - excess atmospheric CO2 - into a valuable resource for the fashion industry. Each T-shirt (weigh around 300 grams) produced in this way will use 100 grams of CO2.
As workers in lab coats and hard hats move purposefully through the facility, you can't help but feel you're witnessing a revolution. This isn't just a new way of making clothes; it's a glimpse into a future where our everyday items could help clean our skies.
Welcome to the cutting edge of eco-fashion, where the clothes of tomorrow are quite literally plucked from thin air. In a bold move towards environmental stewardship and innovation, Sheng Hong Holdings Group has orchestrated a groundbreaking integration of its subsidiary companies to build the world's pioneering "CO2 capture and utilization - green ethylene glycol - functional polyester fiber" industry chain, epitomized by the eco-chic brand name, Reocoer.
The technology not only captures industrial carbon emissions but transforms them into refined fiber-grade ethylene glycol through a series of chemical reactions. The magic doesn't stop there. Sheng Hong has further revolutionized the process by developing cutting-edge techniques like direct "esterification-polycondensation" and melt composite spinning. These innovations yield a diverse array of functional polyester fiber products—think elastic, ultra-fine, UV-resistant marvels that have found their place in the textile and apparel realm.
What's truly captivating about this green revolution is its ripple effect on sustainability within the textile industry. The numbers speak volumes: a staggering 28.4% reduction in carbon emissions compared to traditional fiber production methods. Sheng Hong's commitment to this environmentally conscious endeavor is evident as they embark on a phased expansion of Reocoer's carbon capture fiber production capacity. The completion of the first phase signals a remarkable achievement—an annual production capacity of 30,000 tons of recycled polyester fiber.
But what truly sets Reocoer apart is its commitment to transparency and quality. Every thread of Reocoer's carbon capture fiber is traceable, ensuring that the end product not only matches but surpasses the standards set by native fibers. The versatility of these fibers knows no bounds, making them a perfect fit for a wide range of knitted and woven fabrics.
The global textile industry is taking note of this emerging technology. Recently, Reocoer has won the Sustainability & Innovation Award of International Textile Manufacturers Federation. Sheng Hong's story is a testament to China’s commitment to sustainable development by spearheading a green revolution.
Note: this is an excerpt from the original article. For the full version, please visit https://thechinaacademy.org/a-new-technology-turns-co2-into-clothing/
Wow. The Chinese civilization always amazes me. This Chinese civilizational characteristics have shaped Communism/ Socialism and Capitalism for the world to follow towards Global Peace, Global development and Global civilization. Chinese inclusive character has done this magic. Love you guys!!!
Wow, incredible. Thanks for the article.