CIRCULOSE®

For decades, fashion has operated on a linear model: grow more cotton, use more water, apply more chemicals, extract more oil, and produce more seasonal products—all at the expense of the planet. As resources diminish and environmental pressures rise, it is clear that this model is no longer sustainable. 

CIRCULOSE® offers a transformative alternative. It is a next-generation material made entirely from recycled textiles—worn-out garments and production scraps that would otherwise become waste. By recovering cellulose from these textiles, CIRCULOSE® enables the creation of high-quality regenerated fibers without relying on virgin cotton, wood, or fossil resources. 

What Is CIRCULOSE®? 

CIRCULOSE® is a new material made by recycling cotton from 100% discarded textiles . It serves as a sustainable replacement for traditional wood-based cellulose used in the production of viscose, lyocell, modal, acetate, and other regenerated fibers. Through this innovation, discarded clothing is converted into new fibers of equal quality, reentering the textile supply chain as valuable raw material. 

CIRCULAR VALUE NETWORK

How CIRCULOSE® Is Made:

1. Collection Cotton-rich post-consumer garments and industrial textile waste are gathered. 

2. Preparation The textiles are shredded, stripped of buttons, zippers, and trims, decolorized, and purified. Non-cellulosic components such as polyester are removed. 

3. Cellulose Recovery The remaining material—pure cellulose—is a natural, biodegradable polymer found in cotton and plants. 

4. Pulp Formation The recovered cellulose is dried and pressed into sheeted CIRCULOSE® pulp. 

5. Fiber Production The pulp is dissolved and regenerated to produce new fibers such as viscose or lyocell. 

6. Re-entry Into Fashion These fibers are spun into yarns, woven or knitted into fabrics, and transformed into new garments—successfully closing the loop. 

Why CIRCULOSE® Matters: 

• Made entirely from textile waste

• Reduces dependence on wood, cotton, and petroleum 

• Lowers environmental impact by reducing CO emissions, water use, and chemical input 

• Enables large-scale circularity in the textile industry 

• Maintains high performance and quality in regenerated fiber