The Digest’s 2024 Multi-Slide Guide to Huminity

Huminly, a company led by Dr. Nikita Khlystov, seeks to revolutionize textile recycling by enabling the infinite recycling of blended textile waste. The current challenge of recycling blended textile waste, such as a mix of polyester and cotton, lies in the difficulty of separating these materials. Huminly’s solution is a unique enzyme-based process that gently separates polyester from cotton, resulting in high-quality, virgin-grade materials. This innovative approach utilizes water, salt, and enzymes, minimizing environmental impact while maximizing efficiency and cost-effectiveness. The company is driven by a mission to create a circular economy for textiles, and they are actively developing their technology to achieve scale and profitability. Their team of experts, including scientists and industry veterans, are working to address the growing global textile waste problem by providing a sustainable and commercially viable solution.