Global fashion giant Mango has announced a major step forward in its sustainability journey by becoming the first brand to partner with Circulose—the Swedish leader in recycled textile pulp production—since the company’s recent restart. The partnership aims to integrate CIRCULOSE®, a next-generation material made from 100% recycled cotton-rich textiles, into Mango’s supply chain at scale.
This milestone collaboration reinforces Mango’s commitment to using only lower environmental impact fibers by 2030, in line with its comprehensive sustainability strategy focused on circularity, innovation, decarbonisation, and worker wellbeing.
“This collaboration marks a step on our sustainability roadmap as we strive to exclusively use fibres with lower environmental impact by 2030,” said Andrés Fernández, Mango’s Sustainability and Sourcing Director. “We are excited to lead the way in transforming the fashion landscape and inspiring others to join us.”
CIRCULOSE® is a regenerated dissolving pulp made entirely from discarded textiles, replacing virgin materials like wood pulp or cotton. It serves as a sustainable raw material for producing viscose, lyocell, modal, and other regenerated fibers used in high-quality garments. The process offers full transparency and traceability, meeting modern demands for responsible production while preserving style and performance.
“We’re proud to welcome Mango as a Circularity Scaling Partner,” said Jonatan Janmark, CEO of Circulose. “Mango’s bold ambitions align with our mission to close the loop in textiles by offering efficient circular solutions at scale.”
Part of a Larger Sustainability Vision
Mango’s alliance with Circulose complements several recent circular initiatives. In 2023, Mango introduced its first denim collection designed with circularity criteria, allowing garments to be reused or recycled after their useful life. It also collaborated with Pyratex to create an outfit made from seaweed, wood cellulose, and cotton in celebration of World Ocean Day.
Moreover, Mango has co-founded Re-Viste, a Spanish textile and footwear waste management association, launching a pilot recycling program in six municipalities. The company is also exploring regenerative cotton agriculture through its partnership with Materra, and by the end of 2024, nearly 30% of Mango’s garments were designed according to circular design principles.
Toward a Circular Future
As the fashion industry faces mounting pressure to reduce its environmental footprint, Mango’s partnership with Circulose signals a bold commitment to material innovation and responsible production. By scaling up the use of recycled content and promoting fiber-to-fiber solutions, Mango continues to position itself at the forefront of the circular fashion movement.
