Swedish textile-to-textile recycling pioneer Renewcell has signed an agreement with Austrian textile manufacturer Lenzing Group to supply up to 100,000 tons of its patented dissolving pulp from textiles.
The companies have signed a multi-year supply agreement to “accelerate the textile industry’s transition from a linear to a cyclical business model.” Renewcell will provide Lenzing with 100% recycled textile Circulose dissolving pulp for five years to produce cellulose fibers for fashion and other textile applications.
Circulose comes from textile waste such as old jeans and production scraps. It can then be used for new, high-quality textiles.
Patrik Lundström, CEO of Renewcell, said: “Our new partnership fits perfectly with his Renewcell strategy of accelerating the scale-up of circular materials by working with fashion’s most important players.”
Lenzing Chief Pulp Officer Christian Skilich argues that the industry must change. “By signing the agreement, Lenzing will be able to further integrate recycling and accelerate the transition of the textile industry from linear to circular. We know that moving to a circular economy is essential to addressing the
The agreement has been welcomed by Canopy, a non-profit environmental organization. “Accelerating the transition to low-impact circular manufacturing is a challenge for the fashion industry this decade,” adds Canopy executive her director. “That is why the partnership between Renewcell and Lenzing is very refreshing.
Circular solutions for the textile and nonwovens industry with Refribra and Eco Cycle technology are an integral part of Lenzing’s corporate strategy and ambitious sustainability goals. The company plans to offer commercial-scale Tencel, Lenzing and Ecocovero brand specialty textile fibers containing up to 50% post-consumer recycled content by 2025.
Interested in sharing an interesting development or article idea with us? Feel free to contact us.
