BekaertDeslee, Resortecs, and TripleR.io are proud to announce the launch of ReCover, a pioneering two-year research initiative funded by VLAIO (Flemish Agency for Innovation & Entrepreneurship). This innovative project will revolutionise the circular economy in the textile and bed industry by developing innovative solutions in eco-design, disassembly and digital traceability. 
A major step towards circular mattress production
The ReCover project is a collaborative effort aimed at designing a recyclable, multi-material mattress cover that maintains both high sleep quality and hygiene standards, while significantly improving recyclability. The initiative will integrate advanced solutions such as Smart Stitch™, Resortecs' thermally soluble sewing thread, Smart Disassembly™, and TripleR.io's digital product passport solution, ensuring efficient recycling and sustainable manufacturing practices.
Innovation for impact
- Eco-design innovations: development of mattress covers with BekaertDeslee that facilitate disassembly and textile-to-textile recycling, ensuring that each disassembled fraction has a viable recycling route.
- Disassembly and recycling: implementation of Resortecs' Smart Stitch™ and Smart Disassembly™, enabling automated and efficient material separation at the end of the product's life.
- Digital product passporting: implementation of a traceability solution via TripleR.io's cloud-based platform MattressID, enabling seamless identification and tracking of mattress covers throughout their lifecycle.
Partner insights
'This project is a unique opportunity to push the boundaries of textile circularity,' says Cédric Vanhoeck, CEO and co-founder of Resortecs. 'By integrating eco-design with efficient disassembly technologies, we are paving the way to more sustainable production and end-of-life solutions.'
'At BekaertDeslee, sustainability is at the heart of our innovation. Through this collaboration, we not only improve the recyclability of our products, but also contribute to the transformation of the wider textile industry,' said Ruben Demets, Recycling Manager at BekaertDeslee.
'Our mission at TripleR.io is to enable smarter supply chains through digital innovation. This project enables us to create digital product passports that guarantee transparency in the value chain, a crucial element for sustainable product life cycles,' says Stefaan Cognie, co-founder of TripleR.io.
More information:
BekaertDeslee
www.bekaertdeslee.com
Resortecs
www.resortecs.com