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The process begins with the collection of used garments, which are then disassembled and shredded. These shreds undergo chemical treatment to extract and purify polyester, transforming what was once a mixture of fabrics into a 'soup' that is meticulously cleaned and reassembled into new fibers. This revolutionary approach essentially enables Earth's virtual mining of polyester from mixed textile waste. Once purified, the polyester is spun into yarns to produce new garments, closing the loop in a truly circular economy.