The company transforms discarded clothing into eco-friendly bricks that are resistant to fire and moisture; FabBRICK has already reused more than 12 tons of fabric.

Written by Ruth Rodrigues

Published on 08/04/2026 at 06:50

Updated on 02/05/2026 at 18:17

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FabBRICK creates ecological bricks from textile waste, offering sustainable solutions for construction, decoration, and circular economy, reducing clothing waste.

The waste of clothing and fabrics, which reaches 4 million tons per year in France and 17 million in the United States, has gained an innovative solution in Paris. FabBRICK, a company founded by architect Clarisse Merlet, developed bricks made from this textile waste, combining sustainability and innovation in civil construction.

In addition to reducing environmental impact, the bricks offer thermal and acoustic insulation, and can be applied in walls, partitions, and decorative elements.

Manufacturing process of the bricks

The production of the bricks begins with the collection and separation of clothing by color at the company’s center.

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Features and applications of FabBRICK bricks

FabBRICK bricks stand out for their resistance to fire and moisture, qualities that common fabrics do not offer.

FabBRICK creates ecological bricks from textile waste, offering sustainable solutions for construction, decoration, and circular economy, reducing clothing waste. Source: FabBRIK.

They also provide excellent thermal and acoustic insulation, ensuring comfort and safety.

They can be applied in internal walls, partitions, furniture, lamps, sculptures, and other decorative elements, offering wide flexibility for architects, engineers, and designers. The construction sector is one of the largest consumers of natural resources and generates waste.

FabBRICK bricks are ideal for non-load-bearing structures, meaning they do not support loads but can be used as partitions or decorative elements.

This approach combines economy, sustainability, and innovation, offering more conscious alternatives for the engineering and architecture market.

Environmental impact

With over 40,000 bricks produced since its inception, FabBRICK leads a movement towards a circular economy, transforming textile waste into valuable resources.

The company inspires other sectors to rethink material disposal, showing that sustainability can go hand in hand with creativity and innovation in construction and decoration.

FabBRICK creates ecological bricks from textile waste, offering sustainable solutions for construction, decoration, and circular economy, reducing clothing waste.

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The company transforms discarded clothing into eco-friendly bricks that are resistant to fire and moisture; FabBRICK has already reused more than 12 tons of fabric.

FabBRICK creates ecological bricks from textile waste, offering sustainable solutions for construction, decoration, and circular economy, reducing clothing waste.

Manufacturing process of the bricks

Features and applications of FabBRICK bricks

Environmental impact

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Manufacturing process of the bricks

Combating waste and social innovation

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