A major cellulose fiber manufacturer under Tangshan Sanyou Group, Sanyou Chemical Fiber and a US-based textile-to-textile recycling innovator, Circ have entered into a strategic partnership to significantly accelerate the scaling of recycled cellulosic fibers, specifically lyocell, within the global textile sector.
As a part of this agreement, Sanyou has committed to purchasing pulp for five years from Circ’s first commercial-scale facility, which is expected to be operational in 2028.
This partnership between Sanyou and Circ will focus on producing lyocell staple fibers with 30 per cent recycled content, enhancing access to and scaling of sustainable recycled fibers in the market. Peter Majeranowski, CEO, Circ, emphasizes, as one of the leading global MMCF producers, Sanyou’s commitment to Circ demonstrates both the quality of its product and the future of the industry. Such strategic partnerships are crucial for the realization of Circ's mission to create a truly circular economy in the global fashion industry, he emphasizes.
The collaboration underscores the vital need for cooperative relationships to effectively scale textile-to-textile recycling innovation. Sanyou’s commitment ensures its customers will have access to high-quality recycled Circ Lyocell at a time when demand for sustainable options is outpacing production, and brands are actively seeking to diversify their production markets.
Zhang Dongbin, Deputy General Manager, Sanyou, states, both Sanyou and Circ are dedicated in their commitment to fostering sustainable practices that reduce the environmental impact of the fashion industry. This strategic partnership will establish new benchmarks in the textile industry thanks to its shared vision for a sustainable future and circular economy, he adds. Sanyou has already received the highest rating under Canopy’s 2024 Hot Button Report, which assesses man-made cellulosic fiber (MMCF) producers' forest sourcing and leadership in Next Gen production, further cementing their role in supporting the growth of the sustainable fibers market.
Sanyou Chemical Fiber is recognized as a National High-tech Enterprise and a leading cellulose fiber manufacturer, producing viscose staple fiber, modal fiber, and lyocell fiber. Circ, headquartered in Danville, Virginia, is known for its patented technology that recycles post-consumer and post-industrial textiles into virgin-equivalent materials, building a circular economy for the fashion industry.
