Hyper ReTEX: AI-Based Recognition of Textile Waste
Smarter sorting. Cleaner future.
Hyper ReTEX – AI-powered fiber recognition in post-consumer and industrial waste
Konica Minolta’s Hyper ReTEX is an advanced AI-powered system that combines hyperspectral imaging and machine learning to automate and optimize the pre-sorting of textile waste. It addresses a critical industry challenge: the inefficient recovery of valuable materials due to inadequate textile identification.
With over 95% accuracy in fabric detection, Hyper ReTEX enables fast, precise, and scalable sorting – helping organizations accelerate recycling, reduce contamination, and move towards circular textile practices.
The solution is available in three tailored versions:
• ReTEX FULL – for high-throughput industrial sorting
• ReTEX LIGHT – for laboratory testing and quality control
• ReTEX White Label – for OEM partners and custom integrations
By combining cutting-edge technology with sustainability goals, Hyper ReTEX empowers recyclers, manufacturers, and innovators to turn textile waste into opportunity.
EPR and the Future of Textile Sorting
In Europe, Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) makes brands and retailers directly accountable for the textile waste their products generate. This means funding national schemes for collection, sorting, and recycling with costs varying by market and fees increasing for products that are harder to reuse or recycle. While EPR is designed to accelerate circularity, it also creates new challenges: complex cross-border compliance, rising costs, and a growing demand for accurate, scalable sorting capacity.
This is where Hyper ReTEX makes the difference. Purpose-built for textiles, it combines hyperspectral imaging and AI to deliver industrial-level accuracy in a compact, deployable solution. By enabling reliable, high-quality sorting, Hyper ReTEX helps producers and sorting facilities not only meet EPR requirements, but also unlock the true value of textile circularity.
Meet Hyper ReTEX Team @ ECOMONDO
We’re bringing Hyper ReTEX to The Green Technology Expo!
📍Rimini Expo Center | 04–07 November 2025
We’re excited to invite you to ECOMONDO – The Green Technology Expo, where you can experience Hyper ReTEX in action!
Where to find us:
- 3U Vision Srl booth - Discover the very first “powered by ReTEX” project from one of our partners, who is launching their first textile-sorting product line thanks to our technology.
- ReTex.Green Consortium booth – Textile District - See a dedicated Hyper ReTEX demo system and learn more about how our innovation is transforming textile recycling.
We’ll also be sharing some exciting news during the fair – don’t miss it!
Meet us at ECOMONDO - ITALIAN EXHIBITION GROUP and see see how we’re shaping the future of textile sorting.
See you in Rimini, Italy!
HOW IT WORKS?
Key Advantages
⚡ Rapid deployment – Easy integration into existing lines with minimal downtime
🚀 Industrial speed – Sorts up to 5 garments per second
🤖 Automation-ready – Compatible with PLCs, robotics, and smart factory systems
🎯 High accuracy – 95%+ precision reduces sorting errors and waste
🔍 Contamination detection – Identifies blends and impurities for better processing
📈 Actionable data – Real-time metrics and customizable reports for transparency
PRODUCT VERSIONS
ReTEX FULL
Up to 20 tons/day capacity
Conveyor-mounted industrial system
Plug-and-play automation
ReTEX LIGHT
For labs, thread manufacturers, and R&D teams
Desktop setup with mini conveyor
Analyzes one item at a time
Ideal for quality control
ReTEX White Label
For machine builders and integrators
Modular AI engine for OEM use
API-ready, flexible integration
Scalable and co-brandable