YKK Showcases Circular Economy Innovations at Textile Exchange 2025

YKK presents sustainable fastening solutions and recycled products at Lisbon conference.

YKK will exhibit at the Textile Exchange Conference 2025 in Lisbon, highlighting products and initiatives advancing a circular economy in the fashion and textile industry.

YKK Corporation (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President: Koichi Matsushima) will participate in the Textile Exchange Conference 2025, taking place from October 13 to 17 at the Lisbon Congress Centre. The company will showcase its innovations and initiatives that support the circular economy and sustainability within the fashion industry.

Revived Renewal Series

YKK Booth Visual Concept
The annual Textile Exchange Conference brings together key stakeholders from global fashion and textile sectors, including brands, supply chain partners, innovators, NGOs, farmers, and academics. The 2025 theme, “Shifting Landscapes,” emphasizes climate adaptation and systemic transformation.

As an active member of Textile Exchange, YKK is dedicated to driving sustainability across the textile value chain. At this year’s conference, YKK will present efforts to advance a circular economy through several initiatives:

Recycled-material products: Zippers and fastening components incorporating recycled inputs, including textile-to-textile and metal recycling, such as NATULON®, NATULON® Fiber Sourced™, NATULON Plus® with Recycled PET Open Parts, and the Recycled Mono-material Detachable Button & Rivet, which won the 2025 Red Dot Award for Sustainable Design.
Repair and recycling-enabled products: Fastening solutions like Revived Renewal Components that facilitate garment repair and recycling.
Supply chain transparency tools: Technologies such as TouchLink® to enhance traceability and visibility.
Lifecycle environmental impact reduction: Strategies to minimize ecological footprint throughout a product’s lifecycle.
Progress on long-term sustainability goals: Updates on initiatives under YKK Sustainability Vision 2050.

NATULON® Fiber SourcedTM

Conference Details

Dates: October 13–17, 2025 (Main sessions: October 14–16)
Venue: Lisbon Congress Centre, Lisbon, Portugal
Official Website: Textile Exchange Conference 2025

YKK’s Circular Economy Focus
YKK is committed to developing products and technologies that maximize material lifespan and circulation to achieve the YKK Sustainability Vision 2050. Initiatives include:

Using recycled materials in zippers and fastening products.
Designing products with repair and recycling in mind.
Transforming waste into new resources to reduce environmental impact.

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