Uplift360 showcased its proprietary chemical process for dissolving and re-spinning para-aramid fibres such as Kevlar and Twaron into continuous, high-performance new fibres at last week’s JEC World in Paris.

Over 100,000 tons of aramid fibres are produced globally each year, with production generating an estimated 1.27 million tons of CO2. Para-aramids – priced at nearly €100 per kilogram and costing up to 80-85 times more than steel – are essential in high-performance applications including defence equipment, protective gear, aerospace and automotive components, as well as industrial products such as ropes, cables and tyres. Yet, due to their secure and complex nature, the majority of aramid waste products are currently destined for landfill or incineration.

Uplift360 is now actively partnering with advanced material manufacturers, chemical resin producers, experts in defence, aerospace, automotive and waste management companies to ensure that these valuable materials never become waste.

The company’s technology uses a unique non-sulphuric acid solvent system that is commercially available and recyclable. By converting waste aramids into a liquid and then into continuous fibres through dry-jet wet spinning, Uplift360 can not only recover significant economic value but also create a fully circular regenerated fibre market.

In recent scaleup trials in collaboration with key partners, the company has now successfully spun a continuous fibre several hundred metres in length and has also been selected to collaborate in key European defence projects in 2025. At JEC World, a Series A funding round was launched to accelerate scale-up and commercial deployment of the technology.

In today’s volatile geopolitical climate, ensuring secure material supply chains and achieving self-reliance is paramount across the EU and simultaneously, sweeping regulatory initiatives, are driving urgent innovation in resource recovery. Uplift360’s breakthrough not only addresses these challenges but also positions the para-aramid recycling market for a sustainable, resilient future.

“Our breakthrough technology uses a unique solvent that is both commercially recyclable and highly effective,” explained co-founder Jamie Meighan. “This addresses both critical supply chain vulnerabilities and the environmental impact of high-value material waste.”

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