# What is SaXcell? SaXcell, an abbreviation of Saxion cellulose, is a **regenerated virgin textile fibre** made from **chemically recycled domestic cotton waste**. The process to transfer domestic cotton waste into SaXcell fibre is a crucial step in the **circular textile chain**. SaXcell fibres are **widely applicable**, **high-quality**, and **sustainable**. # What are the benefits of SaXcell? SaXcell has many advantages over conventional textile fibres, such as: - It reduces the **environmental impact** of the textile industry by reusing textile waste and preventing carbon dioxide emissions. - It uses **less water and chemicals** than other fibre production methods. - It can be produced on **existing industrial installations**, making it cost-effective and scalable. - It can be blended with other fibres to create various fabrics and products. # How does SaXcell work? SaXcell uses a **chemical recycling** process to transform cotton waste into cellulose pulp, which is then spun into fibres using the **Lyocell process**. The Lyocell process involves dissolving the cellulose pulp in a non-toxic solvent, extruding it through a spinneret, and washing and drying the resulting filaments. The SaXcell fibres can then be dyed, woven, or knitted into fabrics. # Who is behind SaXcell? SaXcell is a joint venture between **Saxion University of Applied Sciences** and several industrial partners, such as **Wevotex**, **Wieland Textiles**, and **Frankenhuis**. The project started in 2012 as a research initiative by Saxion, and has since developed into a commercial enterprise with a pilot plant in Enschede, Netherlands. SaXcell also collaborates with other organisations, such as **Birla Cellulose**, a leading producer of man-made cellulosic fibres, to expand its production and market reach. The current CEO of SaXcell is Erik van der Weerd, who has over 35 years of experience in the textile industry. # What is the vision of SaXcell? SaXcell aims to create a **robust circular textile supply chain** based on partnership and mutual commitment. It wants to contribute to the global transition from a linear to a circular economy, and to address the social and environmental challenges of the textile industry. It also wants to offer customers a new and innovative fibre option that meets their quality and sustainability expectations.