Product Code: ETC6192719 | Publication Date: Sep 2024 | Updated Date: Apr 2025 | Product Type: Market Research Report | |
Publisher: 6Wresearch | Author: Shubham Padhi | No. of Pages: 75 | No. of Figures: 35 | No. of Tables: 20 |
Textile recycling in Australia is gaining momentum as environmental consciousness rises among consumers and industries alike. The market is driven by the need to mitigate the environmental impact of textile waste through effective reuse and repurposing practices. Key players are adopting innovative recycling technologies, such as chemical and mechanical recycling, to convert waste textiles into new fabrics and raw materials. Collaboration between fashion brands and recycling firms is fostering a more sustainable approach to textile production and consumption.
The textile recycling market in Australia is on an upward trend, fueled by fast fashion`s environmental impact and increasing landfill costs. Stakeholders are focusing on closed-loop recycling and fiber regeneration technologies. Corporate partnerships, retail take-back schemes, and innovation in separating blended fibers are some of the emerging trends contributing to a robust recycling ecosystem.
The textile recycling market in Australia struggles with poor segregation practices at the consumer level and a general lack of awareness about textile recyclability. The market also faces technical challenges in recycling blended fabrics, which are more difficult to break down and repurpose. Additionally, the high costs associated with setting up and maintaining recycling plants deter private sector investment, making the market heavily reliant on government incentives.
Textile recycling is gaining institutional attention in Australia, making it a prime sector for early-stage and impact investments. There is strong potential in fiber regeneration technology, recycling plants, and software for tracking textile lifecycle. Fashion retailers seeking closed-loop models are also open to strategic investment partnerships to meet sustainability targets.
Government policies on recycling, particularly the National Clothing Product Stewardship Scheme, are beginning to create a more structured framework for textile recycling in Australia. These policies aim to increase producer responsibility and drive investment in textile recycling technologies. Nonetheless, the sector still faces gaps in infrastructure funding and public education. Coordination between federal and state governments on textile recycling targets is improving, but a unified, enforceable mandate is yet to be fully realized. Until then, voluntary participation and funding limitations remain hurdles.
1 Executive Summary |
2 Introduction |
2.1 Key Highlights of the Report |
2.2 Report Description |
2.3 Market Scope & Segmentation |
2.4 Research Methodology |
2.5 Assumptions |
3 Australia Textile Recycling Market Overview |
3.1 Australia Country Macro Economic Indicators |
3.2 Australia Textile Recycling Market Revenues & Volume, 2021 & 2031F |
3.3 Australia Textile Recycling Market - Industry Life Cycle |
3.4 Australia Textile Recycling Market - Porter's Five Forces |
3.5 Australia Textile Recycling Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Material Type, 2021 & 2031F |
3.6 Australia Textile Recycling Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Source, 2021 & 2031F |
3.7 Australia Textile Recycling Market Revenues & Volume Share, By Process, 2021 & 2031F |
4 Australia Textile Recycling Market Dynamics |
4.1 Impact Analysis |
4.2 Market Drivers |
4.3 Market Restraints |
5 Australia Textile Recycling Market Trends |
6 Australia Textile Recycling Market, By Types |
6.1 Australia Textile Recycling Market, By Material Type |
6.1.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.1.2 Australia Textile Recycling Market Revenues & Volume, By Material Type, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.3 Australia Textile Recycling Market Revenues & Volume, By Cotton, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.4 Australia Textile Recycling Market Revenues & Volume, By Polyester, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.5 Australia Textile Recycling Market Revenues & Volume, By Wool, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.6 Australia Textile Recycling Market Revenues & Volume, By Polyamide, 2021- 2031F |
6.1.7 Australia Textile Recycling Market Revenues & Volume, By Other, 2021- 2031F |
6.2 Australia Textile Recycling Market, By Source |
6.2.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.2.2 Australia Textile Recycling Market Revenues & Volume, By Apparel Waste, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.3 Australia Textile Recycling Market Revenues & Volume, By Home Furnishing Waste, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.4 Australia Textile Recycling Market Revenues & Volume, By Automotive Waste, 2021- 2031F |
6.2.5 Australia Textile Recycling Market Revenues & Volume, By Other, 2021- 2031F |
6.3 Australia Textile Recycling Market, By Process |
6.3.1 Overview and Analysis |
6.3.2 Australia Textile Recycling Market Revenues & Volume, By Mechanical, 2021- 2031F |
6.3.3 Australia Textile Recycling Market Revenues & Volume, By Chemical, 2021- 2031F |
7 Australia Textile Recycling Market Import-Export Trade Statistics |
7.1 Australia Textile Recycling Market Export to Major Countries |
7.2 Australia Textile Recycling Market Imports from Major Countries |
8 Australia Textile Recycling Market Key Performance Indicators |
9 Australia Textile Recycling Market - Opportunity Assessment |
9.1 Australia Textile Recycling Market Opportunity Assessment, By Material Type, 2021 & 2031F |
9.2 Australia Textile Recycling Market Opportunity Assessment, By Source, 2021 & 2031F |
9.3 Australia Textile Recycling Market Opportunity Assessment, By Process, 2021 & 2031F |
10 Australia Textile Recycling Market - Competitive Landscape |
10.1 Australia Textile Recycling Market Revenue Share, By Companies, 2024 |
10.2 Australia Textile Recycling Market Competitive Benchmarking, By Operating and Technical Parameters |
11 Company Profiles |
12 Recommendations |
13 Disclaimer |