- Innovative Technology: The Esposito plant in Marcianise will install a new automated sorting line from PICVISA, capable of classifying used clothing by composition and color, processing up to 2 tons per hour.
- Sustainability Impact: Every kilogram of reused or recycled clothing saves up to 3.6 kg of CO2 emissions, significantly reducing environmental impact and contributing to the circular economy.
- Leadership in Circular Fashion: Esposito processes 100 tons of used clothing daily, strengthening its position as a leader in Italy and Europe in sustainable textile management and recycling.
An innovative automatic clothes sorting line by composition and color will be installed at Esposito’s Marcianise plant. Esposito is a leader in the management and classification of worn clothing in Italy. By introducing its cutting-edge optical sorting technology to a vital market like Italy, PICVISA takes another step toward solidifying its position as a major force in the textile industry.
With cutting-edge 4.0 automation technologies, the Marcianise Esposito factory is among the most sophisticated in the nation and currently processes 100 tons of worn apparel and footwear every day. Through a careful selection and regeneration process, discarded clothing is given a new lease on life here, making it ready for sale in a variety of global marketplaces.
Combating the environmental effects of the fashion industry, which generates 92 million tons of waste yearly and accounts for 10% of global carbon emissions, requires recovering and recycling used clothing. The need for raw materials like cotton, which uses 20,000 liters of water to create one kilogram of clothing, is decreased, and up to 3.6 kilos of CO2 emissions are saved for every kilogram of clothing that is recycled or reused. Esposito’s efforts directly contribute to these reductions by prolonging the life cycle of clothing, greatly reducing the industry’s environmental impact and assisting in the global transition to a circular economy.
In the coming months, the plant will be upgraded with the new PICVISA automatic line, designed to classify garments into 24 different categories using a dual conveyor system with the capacity to process up to two tons of clothing per hour. This advancement will significantly improve efficiency and accuracy in sorting clothes by composition and color and will include an advanced product traceability system, allowing detailed control at every stage of the process.
This project is part of Esposito’s ambitious strategic plan to continue optimizing the management of clothing destined for both the second-hand market and textile recycling. Thanks to PICVISA technology, Esposito strengthens its commitment to innovation and sustainability, ensuring that its operations remain at the forefront in terms of efficiency and environmental responsibility.
For PICVISA, this installation represents a significant step in its expansion within the textile sector, consolidating its presence in a crucial market like Italy. Esposito, in turn, continues to solidify its position as a leader in used clothing management in Italy and Europe and as a key player in the transition towards a circular economy in the textile sector.
About Esposito: Esposito is a leading company in Italy, specializing in the management and classification of used clothing. Its Marcianise plant, equipped with cutting-edge technologies, handles 100 tons of used clothing and footwear daily. Esposito is dedicated to the regeneration of used garments, which are then sold in international markets, contributing to sustainability and the circular economy.
About PICVISA: PICVISA is a pioneering company in optical separation solutions, with solid experience in various industrial sectors. The installation of its technology at the Esposito plant in Marcianise marks another step toward its establishment as a key reference in the textile sector, especially in a strategic market like Italy.
