In a strategic effort to integrate circular economy principles into mass-market apparel, materials science company Recover has announced a formal partnership with Turkish textile manufacturer Ünteks Group. This collaboration focuses on embedding high-quality, low-impact recycled cotton fiber into an extensive range of circular knit fabrics and finished garments. By combining Recover’s proprietary recycled material with Ünteks’ vertically integrated manufacturing capabilities - spanning knitting, dyeing, printing, and final garment assembly - the partners aim to provide global retailers with scalable, sustainable solutions for high-volume, everyday products.
Optimizing industrial integration
The partnership addresses the technical challenges of maintaining consistency when incorporating recycled fibers into large-scale production. All fabrics in the new collection feature a minimum of 20 per cent Recover recycled cotton, a threshold selected to balance environmental performance with the rigorous quality standards required by international fashion brands. Hakan Kılıç, CEO, Ünteks Group, noted, significant effort was dedicated to refining production processes to ensure the recycled material performs reliably across diverse knit constructions, including jersey, fleece, and interlock. This operational agility, supported by Ünteks’ proximity to European markets and a monthly output capacity of 1.5 million garments, positions the initiative to shorten supply chains and accelerate the adoption of circular materials in the competitive retail landscape.
Driving large-scale sustainable textile output
Ünteks Group is a prominent, vertically integrated textile manufacturer headquartered in Turkey, established in 1992. The company specializes in cotton yarn, knitted fabrics, and apparel, operating across four major facilities. With a robust production capacity and a focus on OEKO-TEX certified quality, Ünteks serves a diverse global client base, leveraging advanced manufacturing infrastructure to drive large-scale, sustainable textile output.
