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06/05/2025 – Expansion

Brightfiber Textiles opens recycling factory

Brightfiber Textiles has officially opened the world’s first local circular textile factory together with the famous Dutch actress and activist Carice van Houten. The new factory transforms locally collected used clothing into high-quality textile fibers.

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Founder and CEO Ellen Mensink with activist Carice van Houten at the Brightfiber Textiles factory. © Renske Meinema

 
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Founder and CEO Ellen Mensink with activist Carice van Houten at the Brightfiber Textiles factory. © Renske Meinema

 
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Both the fibers and colors of the original garments are recycled, which is significantly reducing the need for water, dyes, and chemicals. © Brightfiber

 
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