Alonso Hernández
Cuemái
Tequila, an agave-based spirit and a symbol of identity for Mexican culture has gained significant popularity in the international market over the past five years. In the USA, Tequila is a competitor of Vodka and Whisky in sales. 321,550,966 liters were exported to the USA last year alone.
The issue is the amount of waste generated for every liter produced. Typically, this type of waste is destined for littering, composting or disposal following chemical treatment.
In collaboration with Tequila Patrón, UNAM (Faculty of Chemistry), and American Specialized Textiles, this project unlocks the hidden potential of tequila byproducts, redefining them as valuable resources for the textile industry with a water-based pigment and yarn from Tequila waste.
This project transforms blue agave remnants, offering a closed-loop process in an industry that holds significance to Mexican culture and economy by converting this waste into resources with materials that can be combined or used separately to create fabrics and garments.
Experts and Collaborators
Dr. Carmina Montiel
Biol. Floriberto Miguel Ernesto Codina
American Specialized Textiles