Ascott India Joins Hands with Second Spin, an Enviu Venture to Tackle Hotel Textile Waste
Bengaluru, India | July 2025 — A circular textile venture tackling institutional linen waste, is quietly gaining momentum across India. Second Spin, a venture focused to turn institutional textile waste into value and help hotels close the loop on discarded textiles through a structured model that prioritizes operational ease, traceability, and environmental responsibility. The venture, formerly known as Retex, has sharpened its mission: to keep end-of-life linens out of landfills and in circulation through an innovative upcycling and recycling ecosystem. India generates over 220 tonnes of textile waste per day in big cities like Bengaluru alone. A large share of that — nearly 22% — comes from institutions such as hotels, hospitals, and spas. Until recently, most of these textiles were d...










