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SAO Textile – Circular Textiles from Recycled Marine Waste

Founder & CEO – SAO Textile at SAO Textile

Bessan, France

About

SAO Textile is a purpose-driven French startup pioneering circular textile solutions by recycling end-of-life fishing nets from Mediterranean ports into high-performance, 100% recycled polyamide yarn. Through an R&D-driven process, the company produces industrially scalable textiles without using virgin materials, ensuring a fully traceable and local value chain, Made in France. By turning marine waste into valuable textile resources, SAO Textile reduces environmental impact, supports the reindustrialization of the fashion sector, and contributes to ocean conservation. Their solutions are tailored for fashion and sportswear markets, enabling brands to integrate sustainable and circular practices while maintaining high-quality materials.

Applies to

  • Textiles And Fashion
  • Circular Economy
  • Creative Industries
  • Maritime

Organisation

SAO Textile

Start-up company

Bessan, France

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