This collaboration will support the advancement and widespread adoption of Circulose while also elevating Tangshan Sanyou’s global presence.
Circulose is a branded dissolving pulp made entirely from textile waste rich in cellulose, such as discarded cotton jeans and production leftovers.
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Tangshan Sanyou manufactures ReVisco, a viscose staple fibre that incorporates 30% to 50% dissolving pulp sourced from post-consumer recycled content.
Together, the companies will ensure that ReVisco fibres, produced with Circulose pulp, align with market expectations in terms of quality, availability, and affordability. This joint effort is poised to propel both entities forward in sustainable material innovation.
Circulose CEO Jonatan Janmark said: “We are thrilled to establish a strong strategic partnership with Tangshan Sanyou. This represents a crucial step forward in our global expansion strategy, fostering closer, more in-depth collaborations with innovative fibre producers and like-minded brands. As the first major strategic partnership since the restructuring of Circulose, this collaboration will serve as a cornerstone of our success.
“Together with Tangshan Sanyou and our brand partners, we will ensure the scalable development of ReVisco fibres by using Circulose pulp in a predictable and controlled manner. We highly value our long-term partnership with Tangshan Sanyou and look forward to achieving mutual success as we shape the future of the industry.”
The alliance underscores both companies’ dedication to scaling up the use of ReVisco circular materials and expediting China’s textile sector’s shift towards a circular and renewable model.
Leveraging Circulose’s textile recycling innovation alongside China’s extensive supply chain capabilities, Tangshan Sanyou’s ReVisco fibre is poised not only to satisfy the rising demand for eco-friendly textiles but also to catalyse a transformative textile-to-textile shift on an international level.
Tangshan Sanyou Chemical Fiber executive vice president Zhang Dongbin said: “Tangshan Sanyou has always believed in the strong potential of recycling cotton textile waste, which is essential for fostering a green and sustainable industry.
“We have unwavering confidence in the market potential of Circulose and its new strategic direction, and we are excited about our future collaboration. With the long-term investment support of Altor Capital and the market-driven, brand-focused strategies led by Helena and Jonatan, we believe Circulose will bridge the gap between brands and suppliers, pioneering a new era for the circular textile industry.”
Tangshan Sanyou is a manufacturer of cellulose fibre, offering over 100 varieties across three generations of cellulose fibres including conventional viscose staple fibre, modal fibre, and lyocell fibre, with an annual production capacity of 830,000 tonnes.
Since Circulose’s inception (formerly known as Renewcell), Sanyou has been a strategic partner and continues to be one of the primary users of Circulose pulp for its fibre production.
In June last year, Swedish investment firm Altor acquired Renewcell out of bankruptcy and operated it under the name Circulose.
