According to the Ministry for Ecological Transition, worn-out fishing nets represent around 10% of plastic pollution in the oceans. Globally, this amounts to 640,000 tonnes per year.
SAO Textile, is a textile start-up founded by Marine Olacia. She is a graduate in Fashion, Luxury & Life-style, with fifteen years of experience in France and abroad. She is a member of a network of impact companies. She benefits from a great deal of support, including that of CETI (European Centre for Innovative Textiles).
The start-up’s mission is to create 100% recycled polyamide yarn from worn-out nets; the whole process is carried out in France. Its aims are to contribute to the development of an innovative French textile industry, to promote the circular economy and to effectively protect the seabed.
SAO Textile is the winner of several awards in France.
Website: https://www.saotextile.fr/
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