Ground Zero for Textile Industry
Transformation
Anchored by Darling Fibers, a manufacturer with decades of experience in polyester manufacturing for the woven and nonwoven markets, Darlington Green is a 765-acre campus with over one million square feet of manufacturing, and a vision for creating a ground zero for collaboration, research and innovation in the design, chemistry and manufacturing of next generation textiles.
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Built for the U.S.
Circular Economy
We envision a more sustainable use for the 765 acres that Darling Fibers calls home: A hub where innovators can transform fiber, plastics and even clothing into products with new uses, including recycled materials for manufacturing, or fuel sources for clean energy. We’re looking for partners whose new ideas in this space can solve today’s problems or create entirely new products.
Built for Purpose
We envision a more sustainable use for the 765 acres that Darling Fibers calls home: A hub where innovators can transform fiber, plastics and even clothing into products with new uses, including recycled materials for manufacturing, or fuel sources for clean energy. We’re looking for partners whose new ideas in this space can solve today’s problems or create entirely new products.
Built for Purpose
We are working with local stakeholders, gathering data, and prioritizing project goals to determine the feasibility of developing a sustainable manufacturing hub on 765 acres of land adjacent to Darling Fibers.
We envision a more sustainable use for the 765 acres that Darling Fibers calls home: A hub where innovators can transform fiber, plastics and even clothing into products with new uses, including recycled materials for manufacturing, or fuel sources for clean energy. We’re looking for partners whose new ideas in this space can solve today’s problems or create entirely new products.
Darlington Green will leverage private and public sector investment to support a regional circular economy and localize the recycling and conversion process. It will also create jobs, preserve open space, expand research opportunities, and generate and use renewable energy to reduce landfill waste, protect water quality and promote sustainability.
Built for You, with You
for the fashion, packaging, and textile industries, we want to
be leaders that lead with passion. A huge part of this vision is
to bring together an advisory board of the best and the
brightest innovative minds to help us create the innovation
hub of sustainable materials of the south.
Built for You, with You
Built in Darlington
Located in the northeastern part of South Carolina, Darlington has easy access to major highways and the Columbia Metropolitan Airport.
The textile industry in Darlington traces its roots back to the late 19th century as the region, rich in natural resources like water and cotton, emerged as a hub for cotton manufacturing. Fueled by the growth of textile mills that brought jobs and economic opportunities to the area, cotton mills became vital economic drivers and major employers in the region.
Located in the northeastern part of South Carolina, Darlington has easy access to major highways and the Columbia Metropolitan Airport.
The textile industry in Darlington traces its roots back to the late 19th century as the region, rich in natural resources like water and cotton, emerged as a hub for cotton manufacturing. Fueled by the growth of textile mills that brought jobs and economic opportunities to the area, cotton mills became vital economic drivers and major employers in the region.
Darlington’s textiles industry faced challenges in the latter half of the 20th century, with increased competition from overseas markets, shifting global trade dynamics, and technological advancements that led to the closure of some mills, and a decline in employment. While the region adapted and diversified its economy, the community has embraced the full circle potential of bringing 21st century textiles innovation home to Darlington.
Darlington’s textiles industry faced challenges in the latter half of the 20th century, with increased competition from overseas markets, shifting global trade dynamics, and technological advancements that led to the closure of some mills, and a decline in employment. While the region adapted and diversified its economy, the community has embraced the full circle potential of bringing 21st century textiles innovation home to Darlington.
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