Biodegradable Synthetic Fibres - In conversation with Alastair Drew, CiCLO Textiles

Sustainability in Textiles: A conversation about CiCLO Technology

This transcript is from 'Spinning Values', a podcast by Beekaylon Synthetics, which hosts discussions about sustainability and innovation within the textile industry. The host, Rajeev, discusses the impact of synthetic textiles dumped into landfills and introduces Alastair Drew from CiCLO textiles. CiCLO textiles is a company that produces synthetic yarns to be combined with normal yarns, rendering them biodegradable. Alastair represents CiCLO business in Asia and Europe, and the majority of his work is business development. The technology from CiCLO creates biodegradable hotspots on the surface of their synthetic polyester, and fibers containing their technology are not toxic or harmful to the environment while supporting high performance, durability, and sustainability.

00:00 Introduction to Spinning Values Podcast
00:15 The Problem of Synthetic Textiles in Landfills
00:28 Introduction to CiCLO Textiles
00:50 Interview with Alastair Drew from CiCLO
01:05 Understanding the Role of CiCLO in the Textile Industry
03:09 CiCLO's Relationship with Beekaylon
04:47 Understanding Biodegradation and Composting
09:51 The Impact of CiCLO Fibers on Recycling and Toxicity
16:12 The Future of Sustainable Textiles
17:26 Conclusion and Contact Information