Feb 17, 2026 (MarketLine via COMTEX) --
Textile recycling company Circulose has confirmed it has restarted commercial-scale operations at its Ortviken facility in Sundsvall, Sweden.
The company will restart manufacturing of CIRCULOSE, its recycled pulp produced exclusively from discarded cotton textiles like a worn-out pair of jeans, in the fourth quarter of 2026.
CIRCULOSE is a dissolving pulp suitable for manufacturing viscose, lyocell, modal, acetate, and other regenerated fibres, also referred to as man-made cellulosic fibres. These fibres can be spun into yarns, processed into fabrics, and used in the production of new textile goods.
Circulose CEO Jonatan Janmark said: aEURoeThe preparations are in full swing, and new pulp is expected to roll out of the factory by the end of the year, ensuring there is no gap in supply.aEUR
Under the ownership of private equity firm Altor since 2024, Circulose has focused on securing volume commitments from partner brands and aligning the plantaEUR(TM)s reopening with confirmed demand.
Janmark said: aEURoeOur plan was to align the production restart with confirmed demand, and with commitments from 11 brands, we are now moving forward with confidence.aEUR
The Circulose CEO also confirmed that agreements have been reached with fibre producers Tangshan Sanyou, Aditya Birla, and Jilin Chemicals.
At present, orders are being met using existing stock manufactured by Renewcell prior to its insolvency.
The Ortviken site is claimed to be the worldaEUR(TM)s first commercial-scale chemical textile recycling plant.
The renewed operations will enable Circulose to provide recycled raw materials to both fashion brands and fibre manufacturers at industrial scale.
Janmark said: aEURoeRestarting Ortviken is a major milestone for Circulose and for scaling next-generation materials.
aEURoeThe fashion industry needs solutions that work at industrial scale and integrate seamlessly into existing supply chains. CIRCULOSE is designed to do exactly that.aEUR
In December 2025, Circulose established a cooperation agreement with Birla Cellulose, part of the Aditya Birla Group, in a move to advance textile recycling through the use of pulp composed entirely of textile waste.
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