Industries such as wind energy, automotive, aerospace, and marine urgently need recycled glass fiber textiles to replace virgin materials due to rising costs and tightening sustainability regulations. Traditional recycling methods often degrade fiber quality and leave a gap in high-performance applications. Most composite waste currently ends up incinerated or in landfills, creating significant resource loss and environmental impact.

Lausanne-based Verretex provides a scalable drop-in solution to this massive industrial challenge. The startup, spun out of the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), specializes in upcycling glass fibers by cleaning their surfaces at the microscopic level and restoring their strength. This process transforms complex, end-of-life composite waste into premium-quality nonwoven materials that fit seamlessly into existing manufacturing workflows without requiring retooling.

The company has already achieved product validation across multiple industries. Its circular glass fiber textiles meet the strict performance standards of blade makers, boat builders, and sports equipment manufacturers.

Capital to scale industrial production
The CHF 1.2 million investment provides capital to expand production capabilities. The Swiss Cleantech is using this investment to strengthen its industrial operations and meet the rising demand for circular composites. This milestone injects vital momentum into the broader startup ecosystem, proving that sustainable material innovation attracts concrete backing.

"This capital directly fuels the scaling of our regenerated glass fiber technology," says Mitchell Anderson, CEO and co-founder of Verretex. "Building industrial tech requires relentless focus and strong partners. We continue our missions to turn complex waste into high-performance materials."

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