French engineer Achille Mathot created Trosort, a solution for sharing clothes to reduce environmental impact. The idea started with a shared closet, evolving into an online platform to access a large quantity of second-hand clothing. To manage the vast amount of unique items, Mathot developed software and machinery powered by AI to automate the process of cataloging, photographing, and evaluating second-hand clothes. This innovation aims to streamline the resale, repair, and recycling of clothing, particularly targeting social enterprises and textile sorting facilities interested in automation.
Trosort has sold four machines in several countries, including Australia, with plans to install more globally by 2027. The company focuses on regions where labor costs are high and textile sorting centers are not heavily automated, such as Australia, Europe, the United States, and Canada. The startup, currently employing six people, expects to grow to around 35 employees within the next five years. Notably, Trosort collaborates with eco-conscious brands and achieved a revenue of approximately 100,000 euros last year, with projections for further growth.
