INNOVATING THE APPAREL INDUSTRY BY OFFERING A RESOURCE EFFICIENT
AND CLIMATE-SMART VALUE CHAIN MADE IN SWEDEN
WHY UNITEX
The fashion industry’s remarkable growth has come at a
considerable cost to the environment and society, forcing brands
to move towards change by implementing circular business models.
Since 2018 we have worked together with our partners to develop a
value chain to innovate and challenge the apparel industry's
traditional supply chain model. Today, Unitex facilitates a
infrastructure for the transition from a linear to a circular
model for apparel brands. We don’t have all the answers, but we’re
putting our creativity to the test and actively building the world
we want to see powered by our partners.
Less than half of used clothes are collected for reuse or recycling
when they are no longer needed, and only 1 % are recycled into new
clothes. 13 million items of clothing are sent to landfill every
week.
Source: European Parlaments Textiles and the environment summary
2022
Our services
Recognizing the critical challenges, Unitex is committed to pioneer
the transformation needed in the apparel industry. Our services are
meticulously designed to counteract overproduction, offering
resource efficient alternatives. Let's delve into how our services
not only meet but exceed the standards for ethical practices.
MANUFACTURING
At Unitex we offer fashion brands a resource-efficient value
chain for local production focused on high-grade craftsmanship
and flexibility aiming to counteract overproduction.
REPAIR & REMAKE
Our repair and Remake service strives to extend the value and
life cycle of each garment we process. Our process includes
sorting, repair/remake, wash and listing of garments prepared
for resale.
RECYCLING
All garments we receive that are damaged beyond what´s possible
for your brand to resale on your own are donated to our
secondhand and recycling partners in Sweden.
PRODUCT-ID
All items we process get a unique NFC-tag connected to our
mobile responsive web application C-PLM. Developed to record
product-related information in the second life stage
(Repair/Resale).
Unitex's Four-Step Upcycling Process
At Unitex, we transform the old into the extraordinary. Our
upcycling process redefines the life cycle of garments, contributing
to a more sustainable fashion industry. Here's how we do it:
Receiving
We begin by carefully inspecting each garment we receive,
evaluating its condition and potential for transformation.
Tagging
Each item is then tagged for identification, ensuring a
tracked and organized upcycling process.
Designing
Our skilled team creatively redesigns the garments, infusing
them with new style and purpose.
Dispatch
The final step sees these revitalized pieces prepared and sent
off to start their new journey in sustainable fashion.
Our house brand Diemonde is designed in Stockholm and
manufactured on-demand. Diemonde is inspired by the contrast
between different worlds, combining global street culture
references with Scandinavian aesthetics. A visual commentary
on Scandinavian heritage, culture, and style showcased as
wearable garments.
Visit Diemonde
Contact Us
At Unitex, we're always eager to hear from you. Whether you have
questions about our services or are curious about our
sustainability initiatives, feel free to reach out. Our production
manager Emil is here to assist and guide you through every step.