Rightroot Commercializes Recycled Fabric Made from Electric Vehicle Battery Waste

- LG Energy Solution and Resource Circular Project 'RE:ALL Campaign' Launched
- Samsung C&T, Beanpole, and Other Companies Plan to Release Eco-Friendly Products Through Collaboration

In recent years, there has been a growing preference for 'eco-friendly goods' among companies and consumers. Among them, Lightroot (CEO Shin Min-jung) has succeeded in commercializing the fabric 'TEXNIC®,' a high-performance material recycled from waste electric vehicle battery separators, and is presenting fashion and lifestyle items to the public.

Lightroot has succeeded in recycling waste electric vehicle battery separators into functional fabrics and holds two patents in Korea, with development patents also filed in Europe, the United States, and China. More than 10,000 tons of waste electric vehicle battery separators are generated annually in Korea, and due to the difficulty of recycling technology, most are incinerated, causing environmental pollution. Lightroot's fabric development is significant as it offers a new alternative in the functional material and recycled material markets.

The recycled laminated fabric available through TEXNIC® features a new dimension of separator coating based on the unique functions and physical properties of the separator. It has moisture permeability, water resistance, and windproof functions that expel sweat-generated moisture and block rain. It is also highly regarded for its unique touch and silhouette, presenting a new alternative in the apparel industry in terms of design.

The fabric is composed of two lines: the Performance line, which can be used for products requiring moisture permeability and waterproof functions such as outdoor jackets and shoes, as well as bags and camping gear; and the Nuvo line, which focuses on TEXNIC®’s unique sensibility. Lightroot plans to focus on yarn development, the stage before fabric production, to create more diverse materials.

A Lightroot representative explained, “TEXNIC® is a sustainable fabric that extends resource life and reduces carbon footprint, and it also has excellent practical advantages. As a lightweight fabric with superior moisture permeability and waterproof functions and a functional eco-friendly product, it is receiving collaboration requests in the corporate goods sector, and we plan to expand opportunities to meet the public.”

In fact, Lightroot recently collaborated with LG Energy Solution to launch the ‘RE:ALL Campaign,’ collecting waste separators generated during LG Energy Solution’s battery manufacturing process and rebirthing them as TEXNIC® material. Using TEXNIC® fabric, they created products that protect everyday items such as sacoche bags, book covers, and pad covers, participating in an eco-friendly virtuous cycle project that donates profits for social contribution.

A Lightroot representative stated, “As ESG management becomes a hot topic and demand for eco-friendly goods increases, collaborations continue not only with LG Energy Solution but also with Samsung C&T’s brand Beanpole and other large and medium-sized domestic companies. Through collaborations with various companies, we aim to bring an eco-friendly wave to the global textile and fashion industry.”

Meanwhile, Lightroot was recently selected for the Super Gap Startup 1000+ project conducted by the Ministry of SMEs and Startups.

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