#Recycling / Circular Economy

2025-09-24

Circulose and Jilin Chemical Fiber forge partnership to scale circular Viscose filament yarn

Circulose, a global leader in textile recycling, has entered into a strategic partnership with Jilin Chemical Fiber to exclusively market and sell viscose filament yarn produced with CIRCULOSE® for the global market in 2026 to 2028, accelerating the large-scale adoption of next-gen textile fibers.

Stacked CIRCULOSE® sheets on pallet © 2025 Circulose / Donka

Jilin’s viscose filament yarn, JIRECELL® is made from a blend of 30% CIRCULOSE® and 70% certified wood pulp, with an ambition to increase the recycled content to 50%. After several years of collaboration and market validation, Jilin and Circulose are now scaling up production to meet proven international demand for circular and sustainable viscose filament yarn.

“Our partnership with Jilin is another cornerstone in Circulose’s mission to accelerate fashion’s transition to circularity,” said Jonatan Janmark, CEO of Circulose. “JIRECELL® demonstrates both technical excellence and market readiness. With Jilin’s leadership and global reach, this collaboration paves the way for an ambitious scale up of viscose filament yarn made with CIRCULOSE®, while helping us to ensure the necessary volume for our factory.”

Jilin is taking a global leadership role in circularity by making a firm commitment to purchase annually increasing volumes of CIRCULOSE® pulp. To fulfill this commitment, any CIRCULOSE® pulp not used in JIRECELL® production will be blended in lower concentrations across Jilin’s wider fiber portfolio. This is in line with the work Jilin has been doing with Canopy, a solutions driven not-for-profit organization, to transition away from dependence on Ancient and Endangered Forest inputs and towards circular cellulose for the fashion sector. As the first fiber producer globally to pursue this approach, Jilin is setting ambitious targets to increase the share of recycled pulp in their production. By ensuring demand certainty for recyclers like Circulose, this approach enables the investment and scale needed to lower costs and accelerate the mainstream adoption of next-gen textile fibers across the industry.

“We have been working with CIRCULOSE® for many years and we have full confidence in its performance and market potential,” said Jin Dong-Jie, General Manager of Jilin Chemical. “With this commitment, we are proud to set a global benchmark for textile circularity. Together with Circulose, we will lead the industry toward a future where recycled fibers are the norm.”

This partnership marks a milestone for Circulose’s strategy to restart large-scale production and drive broader impact in global textile supply chains. By combining Circulose’s world-leading recycling technology with Jilin’s innovation in viscose filament yarn, JIRECELL® is set to accelerate the industry’s transition to circular and renewable textiles at scale.

Circulose restarts commercial-scale production at Ortviken plant in Sundsvall

Circulose today announced the restart of its commercial-scale production plant at Ortviken in Sundsvall, Sweden, marking a significant step in scaling next-generation materials for the global fashion industry. The company plans to resume production of CIRCULOSE®, a recycled pulp made entirely from discarded cotton textiles, in the fourth quarter of 2026.

Reju announces site selection for first U.S. industrial sized facility regeneration hub in Rochester, New York

Reju, the textile-to-textile regeneration company, today announced it has selected the site for its first U.S.-based industrial facility marking a significant milestone in its efforts to scale globally. This future Regeneration Hub will be in Rochester, New York, reinforcing Reju’s commitment to the adoption of circular textile system across key regions worldwide.

VIATT 2026 to debut German Pavilion, strengthening European participation alongside key Asian textile hubs

Vietnam’s textile and garment sector continues to be a major contributor to the country’s economic growth, with export revenues expected to reach USD 46 billion in 2025, a 5.6% increase from 2024 . From 26 – 28 February, the Vietnam International Trade Fair for Apparel, Textiles and Textile Technologies (VIATT) is set to contribute to economic growth opportunities by accelerating digital transformation and green transition across the entire textile value chain. The upcoming edition will respond to the rising demand for advanced technologies and sustainable materials with the introduction of the German Pavilion, alongside strong exhibitor participation from key Asian sectors, as well as several high-profile fringe events.

Sustainable, lightweight, and sound absorbing: Polyester-based front trunk solution for BEVs

As car manufacturers look to further reduce their carbon footprint, Autoneum has developed an innovative front trunk solution for battery electric vehicles (BEVs), made entirely from polyester-based textile. The Ultra-Silent Frunk offers significant weight reduction, improved acoustic and thermal insulation, and uses up to 70 percent recycled material, supporting sustainable and efficient vehicle design. Autoneum, global technology leader in acoustic and thermal management for vehicles, has already received orders for the new frunk from three major OEMs in Asia and Europe to be built in three BEV models. Series production for two BEVs has been underway in China and Germany since last year.

Modern testing methods for raw cotton

The 38th International Cotton Conference Bremen will take place from 25 to 27 March 2026 at the Bremen Parliament. This conference has traditionally stood for in-depth expertise and international exchange. The program will focus on technical innovations, market trends, and regulatory frameworks across the entire value chain – from agriculture to the circular economy. With high-profile speakers, the conference is regarded as the key meeting point for the global cotton industry. Today’s focus: Cotton quality and testing methods.