We don’t see waste. We see unused potential.
Every year, tonnes of uniforms, towels, napkins, and workwear are discarded across Europe. Most of it ends up in landfills. We step in before it does.
Working with trusted partners, we take post-consumer apparel, and give them a second life through carefully engineered mechanical and chemical processes.
The result? High-quality garments and institutional textiles that meet industry needs today and the standards of tomorrow.
It’s not just about extending product life. It’s about rethinking how materials move, how systems connect, and how we can work in balance using what we already have, in better ways.
Progress isn’t producing more. It’s producing differently.
RÜTEX began in 1982 as a family-run yarn supplier in Mönchengladbach, at the heart of Germany’s textile industry. Built on craftsmanship, technical know-how, and close client relationships, the company steadily earned a reputation for reliability and quality in both standard and specialty yarns.
Over the decades, RÜTEX has evolved alongside the needs of its partners, from fashion and home textiles to technical, automotive, and medical applications. With a growing presence in Europe, Asia, and South America, our foundation remains unchanged: deep industry knowledge, consistency, and long-term partnerships.
This operational strength and decades of experience in fibre sourcing, product development, and supply chain management laid the groundwork for RÜTEX 360, our next step in offering traceable, circular textile solutions built on proven processes and real infrastructure.
RÜTEX 360 is a sub-brand of RÜTEX, focused on advanced, sustainable and recyclable textile solutions. It leverages our technical know-how, global partner network, and diverse product portfolio to help customers transition to circular business models and promote low environmental impact products.
We are committed to guiding customers toward compliance with future regulations such as the EU’s Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR). Through collaborative efforts with our ecosystem of innovators, we are fully prepared for the transition ahead and believe there’s no excuse not to be part of the movement.
