CIRCULOSE® - Making Fashion Circular

CIRCULOSEⓇ is designed to be recycled, enabling a truly closed-loop system that minimises waste, reduces resource consumption, and supports the transition towards a more sustainable fashion ecosystem.

- Dr. Anna Sammarco

As the fashion industry continues to face unprecedented environmental challenges, innovative solutions are being developed to help reduce the negative impact of textile waste, resource depletion, and pollution. One such solution is provided by Circulose that produces CIRCULOSE®, a revolutionary textile fiber made from recycled cotton-rich discarded textiles.

At Circulose, we believe in a future where the fashion industry operates in a circular manner — where materials are recycled to replace virgin qualities. This article explores the journey of Circulose — how it's made, its environmental benefits, and some of the leading fashion brands that have partnered with us to create a more sustainable and circular future for fashion.

What is CIRCULOSE®?

CIRCULOSE® is a high-quality material that we create from recycled cotton-rich waste. This material is a game-changer for the fashion industry because it closes the loop on textile production, offering a way to recycle cotton-rich waste into new fibers again and again, reducing the need for virgin materials. At Circulose, we partner with over 150 suppliers in the value chain and brands to help transform what would otherwise be discarded cotton-rich fabrics into valuable new resources for the creation of sustainable fashion. CIRCULOSE® is not just any new material; it's part of a larger movement towards circular fashion. This means that CIRCULOSE® is designed to be recycled, enabling a truly closed-loop system that minimises waste, reduces resource consumption, and supports the transition towards a more sustainable fashion ecosystem.

This is How CIRCULOSE® Closes the Loop

The production of CIRCULOSE® begins with discarded cotton-rich textiles, which would typically be sent to landfills or incinerators. These textiles, such as production waste, are the foundation of a new, circular fashion system. Here's how it works: