Circulose, a global leader in textile recycling, has announced a strategic partnership with Jilin Chemical Fiber to accelerate the large-scale adoption of next-generation textile fibers. Under the agreement, Circulose will exclusively market and sell viscose filament yarn produced with CIRCULOSE® for the global market between 2026 and 2028.
The collaboration centers on Jilin’s viscose filament yarn brand, JIRECELL®, which is currently made from a blend of 30% CIRCULOSE® and 70% certified wood pulp. With market validation already achieved, both companies plan to increase the recycled content to 50% as they scale up production to meet international demand for sustainable textile solutions.
“Our partnership with Jilin is another cornerstone in Circulose’s mission to accelerate fashion’s transition to circularity,” said Jonatan Janmark, CEO of Circulose. “With Jilin’s leadership and global reach, this collaboration paves the way for ambitious scale-up while ensuring the necessary production volumes.”
Jilin has committed to purchasing annually increasing volumes of CIRCULOSE® pulp, applying it not only in JIRECELL® but also in lower concentrations across its wider fiber portfolio. This approach aligns with the company’s work with Canopy, a non-profit promoting the shift away from Ancient and Endangered Forest inputs toward circular cellulose. Jilin thus becomes the first global fiber producer to implement such a model, setting ambitious targets for recycled content.
“We have been working with CIRCULOSE® for many years and we have full confidence in its performance and market potential,” said Jin Dong-Jie, General Manager of Jilin Chemical. “Together with Circulose, we will lead the industry toward a future where recycled fibers are the norm.”
The partnership represents a milestone in Circulose’s strategy to restart large-scale production and drive wider impact across global supply chains. By combining Circulose’s world-leading recycling technology with Jilin’s innovation in viscose filament yarn, JIRECELL® is positioned to accelerate the textile industry’s transition toward circular and renewable fibers at scale.
