At ITM 2026, Kohan Textile Journal spoke with Bruno Galvanin, Sales Manager of Italy-based Galvanin S.p.A., about the company’s advanced textile recycling technologies, the growing importance of circular manufacturing, and why recycling post-consumer garments is becoming a key priority for the global textile industry.
Could you introduce Galvanin S.p.A. and its core business?
Bruno Galvanin: Galvanin S.p.A. is an Italian company located near Venice. We have around 100 employees and operate two manufacturing facilities in northern Italy.
Our main business is designing and manufacturing complete recycling lines for textile waste, particularly used garments and production leftovers. Our goal is to recover valuable fibers and give them a second life.
Advanced Textile Recycling Technologies Support Circular Manufacturing
How does your recycling technology work?
Bruno Galvanin: Today, textile recycling has become extremely important because of the rapid growth of fast fashion. Large volumes of garments are used only for a short period before being discarded.
Our recycling process separates cotton fibers from polyester and other synthetic materials contained in used garments.
The recovered cotton can be blended with virgin cotton—for example, 20% recycled cotton with 80% new cotton—to produce new jeans, T-shirts, and many other textile products.
Meanwhile, the recovered polyester can be reused for industrial plastic applications, ensuring that nearly every material is recovered instead of becoming waste.
This is what we call the green economy and the circular use of textile resources.
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Can you share an example of one of your recent projects?
Bruno Galvanin: One important reference is our installation for ISKO Group / SANKO in Türkiye.
We supplied a complete recycling line with a capacity of 80 tons per day to process denim waste, helping recover valuable fibers and support more sustainable jeans production.
How do you see the future of the textile industry?
Bruno Galvanin: I believe the future of textiles lies in recycling and higher-quality production.
Instead of simply producing more products, the industry should focus on producing better-quality textiles while increasing the reuse of existing materials.
Circular manufacturing will become increasingly important for the sustainability of our industry.
What opportunities do you see in the Middle East and Africa?
Bruno Galvanin: We are already active in both the Middle East and Africa, and we believe these regions offer significant growth potential.
Many developing countries are investing in their textile industries, and we are meeting customers from both regions here at ITM 2026. We expect demand for recycling technologies to continue growing as sustainability becomes a global priority.
Circular Economy Driving the Next Generation of Textile Manufacturing
According to Galvanin, textile recycling is no longer a niche activity but a strategic necessity for the future of the industry. As governments, brands, and manufacturers seek to reduce waste and lower the environmental impact of textile production, advanced recycling technologies are becoming essential investments.
By enabling the recovery and reuse of both natural and synthetic fibers, companies like Galvanin are helping textile manufacturers transition toward a more circular, resource-efficient, and sustainable future.
