"Circ has created a patented hydrothermal process that separates and recovers polyester and cotton from blended polycotton textiles used in most modern garments. The process produces raw materials that are as useful as new textiles in clothing. Circ is currently the only textile-to-textile recycler that can handle polycotton blends, recovering both materials."
"Since polycotton blends make up 77% of the global textile market, but less than 1% of all textiles are recycled back into textiles, Circ's scalable solution could make a big impact, making fast fashion less damaging."
"In May 2025, the company announced plans to build the world's first industrial-scale polycotton recycling facility in Saint-Avold, France, with the capacity to process 70,000 metric tons of material each year."
The circular economy sector is experiencing significant growth, expanding 7.5% annually and supporting over 2.2 million jobs worldwide. North America's market is projected to grow 25.65% through 2031, attracting substantial investor interest in startups addressing material loops across fashion, electronics, packaging, energy, and waste management. Circ exemplifies this innovation, developing a patented hydrothermal process that separates and recovers polyester and cotton from polycotton blends—the dominant textile composition globally. The company is building the world's first industrial-scale polycotton recycling facility in France with capacity to process 70,000 metric tons annually. Working with major fashion brands including Zara and H&M, Circ addresses the critical gap where polycotton comprises 77% of global textiles but less than 1% are recycled back into textiles.
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