Circulose has announced that operations will resume at its Ortviken commercial-scale production plant in Sundsvall, Sweden, in the fourth quarter of 2026. The company plans to resume production of CIRCULOSE®, a recycled pulp made from discarded cotton textiles.
“The 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,” says Jonatan Janmark, CEO of Circulose.
In 2024, under new ownership by private equity firm Altor, Circulose set a renewed strategic direction focused on securing volume commitments from partner brands to bring CIRCULOSE® back to market at scale.
“Our plan was to align the production restart with confirmed demand, and with commitments from 11 brands, we are now moving forward with confidence,” says Janmark.
With the Ortviken plant back in operation, Circulose will be able to continue supplying fashion brands and fiber producers with recycled raw material at a commercial scale, supporting industry efforts to divert textile waste from landfills and incineration. Currently, orders are being fulfilled with existing inventory produced by Renewcell, before its bankruptcy.
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