• Location: Industrial Ring, New Kourou
• Address: SW Industrial Ring Road 3
• Surroundings: Adjacent to the Federal Garbage Collection Center of New Kourou.

The Federal Textile Recycling Plant (FTRP) is an integral part of the Federal Waste and Recycling System (FWRS), focusing on repurposing textiles to support the Federal Confederation’s sustainability and resource conservation goals. Operating under the Federal Allotment Agency, the FTRP processes discarded clothing and fabric remnants, ensuring a closed-loop system that minimizes waste and maximizes material reuse.

The FTRP handles textile recycling through several carefully managed stages:

• Textile Collection: Worn-out clothing and fabric remnants from Federal Sewing Shops, Federal Garment Manufactory, and citizen returns are transported to the FTRP by the Federal Courier Service. This includes garments made from Hekana fibers, which require specialized processing due to their unique water-repellent properties.
• Sorting: Incoming materials are manually sorted by fabric type, separating recyclable textiles from non-reusable waste. Since ExoHumans do not cultivate any other fiber sources, all materials processed at the FTRP originate from either repurposed Hekana fibers or synthetic space suit textiles from the Last Frontier. Hekana fibers are processed separately, as they have a longer lifespan and different degradation patterns compared to synthetic fabrics.
• Deconstruction: Textiles are dismantled into raw fibers using specialized machinery, ensuring that even small scraps are efficiently processed. Former Hekana garments undergo a delicate extraction process to preserve as many fibers as possible, as each strand is considered a limited resource. Due to Hekana’s natural durability, fibers from older garments are often reused in high-wear clothing items like boots, coats, and gloves.
• Fiber Processing: Recovered fibers are cleaned, treated, and transformed into raw materials for new clothing or other uses.
• Quality Assurance: Recycled fibers undergo strict inspection to ensure they meet the durability standards required for Federal Garment Manufactory production.

The FTRP produces two primary outputs:

• Recycled Fibers: Used by the Federal Garment Manufactory to produce standardized clothing sets for ExoHumans. Since all garments in the Gamma Age are made exclusively from Hekana fibers and repurposed space suit textiles, these two materials are processed separately, with Hekana receiving priority due to its superior durability and comfort. Specialized refining ensures its water-resistant properties remain intact, extending its lifecycle for future use. Synthetic fibers from former space suits, though still recycled, degrade faster and are often blended with Hekana for reinforcement.

• Insulation Materials: Low-quality fibers unsuitable for clothing are repurposed for insulation in construction projects, including housing and industrial facilities.

The FTRP is a model of sustainable architecture, incorporating elements that reflect the Confederation's resourceful ethos:

• Construction Materials: Built using alloys salvaged from the Last Frontier
• Energy Efficiency: Equipped with solar panels and heat recovery systems to minimize energy consumption.

Design Features:

• Light Wells: Optimize natural lighting, reducing the need for artificial illumination.
• Water Recycling System: Captures and purifies water used in textile cleaning processes.

The FTRP is divided into functional zones for efficiency:

Ground Floor:

• Sorting and Deconstruction Areas: Spaces for manual and mechanical separation of textiles.
• Machine Workshop: Houses textile shredders and fiber recovery systems.
• Reception Bay: Dedicated area for incoming deliveries from the Federal Courier Service.

Second Floor:

• Quality Control Lab: Ensures the durability of recycled fibers.
• Administrative Offices: Coordinates operations, staff, and logistics with the Federal Allotment Agency.
• Break Area: A well-equipped lounge for employee relaxation.

The FTRP employs 27 staff members:

• Plant Manager (1): Oversees all operations, ensuring adherence to sustainability mandates.
• Sorting Staff (8): Responsible for manually separating recyclable textiles from waste.
• Machine Operators (8): Manage fiber recovery machinery and shredders.
• Quality Control Inspectors (4): Ensure recycled fibers meet production standards.
• Administrative Staff (2): Handle logistics, inventory, and coordination with other federal entities.
• Maintenance Technicians (4): Maintain machinery and address technical issues.

The plant operates on a two-shift schedule:

• Morning Shift: 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM
• Afternoon Shift: 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Nighttime operations are paused to allow for machine maintenance and energy conservation.

To safeguard operations and resources, the FTRP employs strict security protocols:

• Perimeter Fence: A 3-meter-high barrier encloses the facility.
• Access Control: Entry is restricted to authorized personnel only.
• Exit Inspections: Staff undergo inspections to prevent theft or misuse of materials.
• Analog Alert System: An Analog Siren System Analog Siren Systemlinked to the Federal Sheriff’s Headquarters for rapid response to security breaches.

The FTRP offers a compelling setting for a range of storylines:

• Sabotage and Espionage: Players could investigate sabotage attempts or espionage related to textile recycling, uncovering political or factional motives.
• Material Smuggling: Illegal trade in valuable textiles could involve players in smuggling operations or enforcement missions.
• Crisis Management: A mechanical failure at the FTRP could jeopardize the Confederation's clothing supply, requiring urgent player intervention.
• Factional Conflicts: Players might encounter tensions between Communards and Individualists over control of recycled textile resources.
• Collaborative Missions: Engage players in designing a new recycled product or collaborating with Native Tribes on textile innovations.

• Exohuman clothing and fashion in the Gamma Age
• Hekana ("Alien Cotton")
• Federal Waste and Recycling System (FWRS)
• Federal Garment Manufactory
• Federal Sewing Shops
• Federal Allotment Agency
• Federal Courier Service
• New Kourou