Recovo is redefining the fashion supply chain by turning textile waste into a valuable asset. This is a company we chose to back because it proves that circularity is not just an environmental necessity but a smart business strategy—unlocking value from what was once considered waste.
The fashion industry operates on a linear “take-make-waste” model that depletes resources and generates massive pollution. Currently, 97% of the raw materials used in the industry are virgin, while the vast majority of textiles are discarded after a single use or even before they reach the consumer.
97% of raw material is virgin
73% of textiles end up in landfills or incineration
Only 1% of material comes from recycled waste within the same industry
12% of materials are lost during the production phase
Recovo has developed a B2B platform and SaaS solution that transforms textile waste into a resource through digitalization and re-circulation. Their marketplace connects brands to buy and sell surplus fabrics (deadstock), while their SaaS tool enables companies to manage internal inventory and re-circulate production losses.
This “end-to-end” circularity platform ensures traceability and impact measurement, allowing brands to minimize their reliance on virgin materials. By re-circulating production losses alone, companies can achieve a potential 10% reduction in virgin material use.
Bia Power’s technology is already delivering measurable results in the field:
+63,690 m2 of textiles reused
+39 million liters of water saved
92 tons of CO2 avoided
Recovo addresses the massive circularity gap in fashion with a scalable, tech-driven solution that turns compliance and sustainability into profitability. It empowers brands to meet stricter regulations while recovering costs from their surplus assets.
“Recovo turns fashion’s waste into its greatest resource… proving that the future of style is circular.”
Sources:
Ellen MacArthur Foundation. 2017. A new textiles economy: Redesigning fashion’s future
