85 polyester yarns. They also explored options to optimise the fabrics at the end of their first lifecycle. “The idea we are developing is to collect the fabrics and carry out thermomechanical recycling,” says Villa. “This will allow us to recycle and repurpose the fabrics for uses such as padding. We also now make all our product packaging out of renewable polyethylene from sugar beets, and we’re developing vegetable-fibre yarns that would be feasible for use with the patterns Petra has created.” Another concept the partners have discussed could make it easier for materials to be collected for recycling. “We’ve been talking about including a QR code on the back of products,” says Ryberg. “This would provide all the information about what’s in the fabric and where it should be sent to be recycled.” With interest from several shipowners before its launch, Villa is confident the Palazzo Collection will have an enduring appeal. “We really trust this collection, and we know that shipowners trust Petra,” says Villa. “Her design and technical background, combined with her experience at P&O Cruises and our own work in the cruise industry, gives us the confidence that this will be a collection used by shipowners in the long term.” “ The idea we are developing is to collect the fabrics and carry out thermo-mechanical recycling” Giacomo Villa Testori Textiles Ryberg evaluates fabrics with and Giacomo Villa (second left) and the Testori team
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