what is textile upcycling?

What if we stopped producing new
to create something beautiful? 

Vector drawing of an upcycled totebagUpcycled blue denim totebag
Vector drawing of an upcycled backpackUpcycled backpack made from end-of-life tarpaulins, blue, white and purple colors
Technical drawing of an upcycled denim jacketUpcycled denim jacket
Technical drawing of an upcycled jeans kitAn upcycled jeans kit
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Every day, tons of clothes are produced. And almost as many end up forgotten, unsold, or thrown away without ever having been worn. Faced with this headlong rush, a simple idea emerged: what if we transformed what already exists? This is the principle of textile upcycling.
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Upcycling, or the art of doing better with what already exists

Textile upcycling, also known as overcycling, involves transforming an existing textile product - unsold, used, stored - to give it a new life, in the form of a new garment, accessory or textile product.
Without destroying what already exists, we cut, rethink and reassemble. Every material becomes a precious resource. Each creation tells a new story, designed to last and reduce environmental impact.
A Losanje employee selecting raw materials for upcycled clothing
A Losanje employee sewing a garment using a sewing machine.
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Recycling vs. upcycling:
What are the differences? 

The benefits of upcycling

The material is preserved, transformed
More direct process, less impact
Often creates high-value pieces

The limits of recycling

Matter is destroyed, then recreated
Energy-intensive process
Can impoverish quality
How does it work?

How does it work? 

At Losanje, upcycling begins where product life ends. Thanks to our automated cutting technology, we transform existing textiles into yokes ready to be reassembled into a responsible new product. A process rooted in circular design - to produce differently, from what already exists.
End-of-life product
Design
Industrial cutting
Assembly
Finished product
92%
of CO₂ less
-99%
of water used
100%
of recycled material
0
chemical dyes
Losanje employees use sewing machines to make upcycled sweatshirts in the textile workshop. Model-maker creating a technical file for a textile product.Employee positioning a white T-shirt ready to be cut into yokesEmployees using sewing machines to make upcycled garments in the textile workshop.Losanje employees use sewing machines to make upcycled sweatshirts in the textile workshop.
Losanje employees use sewing machines to make upcycled sweatshirts in the textile workshop. A stack of tarpaulin yokes from the automatic cutting processTwo employees handling an Orange promotional tarpaulin to upgrade itAn upcycled denim kit and its raw materialLosanje employees use sewing machines to make upcycled sweatshirts in the textile workshop.
customer cases

They choseupcycling
for their CSR strategy
textile

Every product we create tells a story of commitment and concrete transformation. From polo shirts turned into bags, to sweatshirts turned into pencil cases; discover how our customers create unique upcycled products, from their own textiles or from selected sources.
Discover our case studies
Discover our case studies
Textile reclamation
La Poste turns its old vests into thousands of responsible accessories
36K
mass-produced upcycled kits and bobbins
Textile reclamation
Orange transforms its event tarpaulins into responsible bags
260
mass-produced bags

Ready to recycle your textiles with us?

Let's discuss your project
Let's discuss your project
Upcycled backpack made from end-of-life tarpaulins, couelur blue, white, pink
25kg
of CO2 avoided
2500L
water saved

FAQs

What is textile upcycling?

Textile upcycling, or overcycling, consists in transforming existing garments, textiles or materials into new, higher-value products, without destroying the material. It's an alternative to new production, reducing environmental impact while adding value to obsolete textile products (second-hand, unsold, defective, etc.).

What products can be created through textile upcycling?

Our textile upcycling solutions make it possible to create a wide variety of garments and accessories, using your own materials or materials sourced by our teams:

  • Clothing & capsules: upcycled pieces, collections, creative collaborations.
  • Accessories: bags, clutches, cases, responsible fashion accessories.
  • Decoration & furnishings: covers, cushions, curtains, textile signage elements.
  • Communication & events: eco-responsible goodies, event t-shirts, sustainable communication accessories.
  • Uniforms & workwear: upcycled work clothes, aprons, professional equipment

Each project is unique and developed according to your specific needs and brand universe. Please feel free to request our catalog via the contact form.

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What materials do you use to create your upcycled products?

We work either from our customers' own materials, or from a bank of recyclable materials sourced by our teams from partner sorting centers.

All our textiles are carefully selected according to their composition, quality and condition.

The materials we use most often:
- Blue or black denim
 - T-shirts (white, gray, black or colored)
- Sweatshirts (various weights and colors)
- PVC tarpaulins (black, white or colored)
- Your own material: textile stocks, uniforms, your company's own offcuts...

We choose each material according to the product to be created, to ensure a high-quality, long-lasting finish.

I don't have any material, can I still work with you?

Yes.

If you don't have the material, we can source recyclable textiles for you through our partners (denim, T-shirts, sweatshirts, tarpaulins...).

We then build up a deposit adapted to the product you want to develop.

What information do I need to start a project with Losanje?

To properly frame a textile upcycling project, we need a few essential elements:

  • Type of products required (clothing and/or accessories)
  • The quantity envisaged
  • Available budget

This information enables us to define together the feasibility of the project and to adapt the proposal to your needs.

Want to launch your project? Contact us via this form to discuss your project.

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