An Austria-based international technology group, Andritz has installed a Rexline tearing system at Pacific Jeans, enabling the company to recycle waste generated during the jeans cutting process.

Processing up to 800 kg of fiber per hour, this new Rexline system allows Pacific Jeans to produce high-quality fibers for the spinning industry. These recycled fibers will then be used to manufacture new jeans, significantly reducing the carbon footprint and cost compared to using virgin cotton.

Bangladesh's garment industry is a major economic driver, with an estimated $50 billion in exports in 2024, making it the world's second-largest clothing exporter after China. While fast fashion has been a significant part of these exports, with brands like H&M sourcing heavily from the country, Bangladesh is actively working to address the growing issue of global textile waste. In 2023, the nation hosted its first Bangladesh Circular Economy Summit, bringing together local and international stakeholders to foster a more circular garment industry.

A premium denim producer in Bangladesh since 1984, Pacific Jeans Group is committed to sustainability and collaborating with partners like Andritz to improve circularity and achieve net-zero climate impact.

Syed M Tanvir, Managing Director, Pacific Jeans, says, Bangladesh’s dynamic clothing industry has great potential for post-industrial waste recycling. By transforming Pacific Jeans’ cutting waste and reusing this recycled fiber in fabric production, the company aims to close the loop and move the fashion industry towards a greener future.