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4 days ago
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Tangshan Sanyou opens facility to drive circular MMCF innovation
Tangshan Sanyou's new facility includes a pilot line with the capacity to process 10 tonnes (t), which will focus on testing a solvent-based method that transforms waste cotton textiles into viscose fibres. These fibres are intended for incorporation into the company's recycled MMCF product, ReVisco. The establishment of this test facility is the latest effort by Tangshan Sanyou to embed Next Generation (Next Gen) fibre technologies into its MMCF product range. Since 2018, the company has been experimenting with various recycled textile materials to facilitate a shift towards circular, more sustainable and lower-impact fibre production. Tangshan Sanyou became the first conventional MMCF producer to integrate Circulose recycled cotton pulp at a 30% blend into its ReVisco viscose staple fibre line. The initiative also encompasses the creation of black viscose and explorations into other colour options. The company also renewed its collaboration with Circulose following changes in ownership as the partner aims to restart operations at its Swedish mill. As part of its Next Gen work, Tangshan Sanyou used 20% of Södra's OnceMore recycled cotton pulp blend into ReVisco modal and viscose fibres. It also announced plans to expand ReVisco production capacity to 200,000t annually depending on market demand, developing ReVisco lyocell from recycled textile materials and successfully producing viscose fibre using alternative raw materials such as hemp and Juncao. Based in Hebei Province, China, Tangshan Sanyou has an annual production capacity of 808,000t. Since 2016, the company has been a partner of Canopy and received a Dark Green Shirt in Canopy's 2024 Hot Button Report and is recognised as posing no known risk of sourcing from ancient or endangered forests. Canopy founder and executive director Nicole Rycroft said: 'As one of the world's largest MMCF producers, Tangshan Sanyou's investments in circularity and reducing reliance on forest-based inputs are critically important. The company has demonstrated consistent leadership since the early days of Next Gen innovation, and this new testing line is a welcome addition to the sector's broader transition to commercial-scale Next Gen MMCF for global markets.' Last month, Tangshan Sanyou Chemical Fiber forged a strategic alliance with recycled pulp producer Circulose to support the advancement and widespread adoption of Circulose while also elevating Tangshan Sanyou's global presence. "Tangshan Sanyou opens facility to drive circular MMCF innovation" was originally created and published by Just Style, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site.
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4 days ago
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Tangshan Sanyou opens facility to drive circular MMCF innovation
Tangshan Sanyou's new facility includes a pilot line with the capacity to process 10 tonnes (t), which will focus on testing a solvent-based method that transforms waste cotton textiles into viscose fibres. These fibres are intended for incorporation into the company's recycled MMCF product, ReVisco. The establishment of this test facility is the latest effort by Tangshan Sanyou to embed Next Generation (Next Gen) fibre technologies into its MMCF product range. Since 2018, the company has been experimenting with various recycled textile materials to facilitate a shift towards circular, more sustainable and lower-impact fibre production. Tangshan Sanyou became the first conventional MMCF producer to integrate Circulose recycled cotton pulp at a 30% blend into its ReVisco viscose staple fibre line. The initiative also encompasses the creation of black viscose and explorations into other colour options. The company also renewed its collaboration with Circulose following changes in ownership as the partner aims to restart operations at its Swedish mill. As part of its Next Gen work, Tangshan Sanyou used 20% of Södra's OnceMore recycled cotton pulp blend into ReVisco modal and viscose fibres. It also announced plans to expand ReVisco production capacity to 200,000t annually depending on market demand, developing ReVisco lyocell from recycled textile materials and successfully producing viscose fibre using alternative raw materials such as hemp and Juncao. Based in Hebei Province, China, Tangshan Sanyou has an annual production capacity of 808,000t. Since 2016, the company has been a partner of Canopy and received a Dark Green Shirt in Canopy's 2024 Hot Button Report and is recognised as posing no known risk of sourcing from ancient or endangered forests. Canopy founder and executive director Nicole Rycroft said: 'As one of the world's largest MMCF producers, Tangshan Sanyou's investments in circularity and reducing reliance on forest-based inputs are critically important. The company has demonstrated consistent leadership since the early days of Next Gen innovation, and this new testing line is a welcome addition to the sector's broader transition to commercial-scale Next Gen MMCF for global markets.' Last month, Tangshan Sanyou Chemical Fiber forged a strategic alliance with recycled pulp producer Circulose to support the advancement and widespread adoption of Circulose while also elevating Tangshan Sanyou's global presence. "Tangshan Sanyou opens facility to drive circular MMCF innovation" was originally created and published by Just Style, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site. Error while retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data
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7 days ago
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Tangshan Sanyou Unveils Test Line for Circular MMCF Future
Leading MMCF producer Tangshan Sanyou has launched a new pilot testing facility to accelerate circular innovation in viscose fibre production. The 10-tonne pilot line focuses on a solvent-based process that transforms waste cotton textiles directly into high-quality ReVisco™ fibres, marking a pivotal step in scaling recycled MMCF. This milestone adds to Tangshan Sanyou's growing investment in Next Generation (Next Gen) fibre solutions, aligning with its long-standing sustainability strategy. Since 2018, the company has integrated various textile waste streams into its fibre offerings, helping to drive industry-wide shifts toward circularity and reduced environmental impact. Key developments include: First MMCF producer to incorporate CIRCULOSE® at a 30% blend in black viscose and coloured fibre variants. Ongoing partnership with CIRCULOSE®'s new owners as their Sweden-based mill reopens. Integration of Södra's OnceMore® recycled cotton pulp at a 20% blend in viscose and modal fibres. Scalability readiness to produce 200,000 tonnes/year of ReVisco™. Expansion into ReVisco™ lyocell using recycled inputs. Trials using hemp and Juncao as feedstocks. 'With this test facility, we are deepening our commitment to circular fibre production,' said a company spokesperson. The move was also welcomed by environmental NGO Canopy. Nicole Rycroft, Canopy's Founder and Executive Director, stated: 'Tangshan Sanyou's consistent leadership in reducing forest-based inputs is significant. This new pilot facility supports the global shift toward commercial-scale Next Gen MMCF.' With a production capacity of 808,000 tonnes per year, Tangshan Sanyou has been a Canopy partner since 2016 and holds a Dark Green Shirt rating in Canopy's 2024 Hot Button Report, signalling no known risk of sourcing from Ancient or Endangered Forests.
Yahoo
05-04-2025
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Circulose partners with Tangshan Sanyou to boost textile circularity
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. 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. Circulose partnered with US lifestyle fashion brand Faherty Brand in September 2024 on a new collection made entirely from textile waste. "Circulose partners with Tangshan Sanyou to boost textile circularity" was originally created and published by Just Style, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site. Sign in to access your portfolio
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04-04-2025
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Circulose Taps Longtime Cellulosic Collaborator to Drive Circularity
Circulose is inching closer to commercialization. The Swedish sustain-tech firm established a 'strong strategic partnership' with longtime backer Tangshan Sanyou, a 'close collaborator' of the recycled pulp's former puppeteer, Renewcell, since 2019. More from Sourcing Journal 'This Isn't About Competition': Why Textile-to-Textile Recyclers Are Teaming Up Challenge the Fabric Secures Fifth Edition Circulose Joins Forces With Canopy to Promote Responsible Man-Made Cellulosic Fibers In fact, the Chinese man-made cellulosic fiber (MMFC) manufacturer was the first commercial producer of Circulose-based fibers in the world—and the first to commit to sourcing significant volumes from the textile-to-textile recycler, former CEO Patrik Lundström said in March 2023. Now, Tangshan Sanyou adds another milestone to its track record, becoming the first heavyweight partner to back the born-again Circulose. By combining the latter's textile recycling technology with China's large-scale supply chain, the former's fibers will 'not only meet the growing market demand for sustainable textiles,' the partners said, but 'drive a transformative shift from raw materials to fabrics on a global scale' as well. 'This represents a crucial step forward in our global expansion strategy, fostering closer, more in-depth collaborations with innovative fiber producers and like-minded brands,' said Jonatan Janmark, CEO of Circulose. 'As the first major strategic partnership since the restructuring of Circulose, this collaboration will serve as a cornerstone of our success.' Rescued from bankruptcy by Swedish private equity firm Altor in June 2024, the resulting, rechristened Circulose continued bolstering its then-nascent supplier network (CSN) following cautions that sales failed to perform up to snuff. As a partner since Renewcell's salad days, Tangshan Sanyou remains the world's largest user of Circulose pulp for fiber production, per the duo. The manufacturer—which claims annual export volumes accounting for more than 40 percent of China's total viscose exports—previously shared goals of becoming the first to commercialize 100 percent Circulose content fibers, as underscored by the sheer volume of Circulose that the Hong-Kong based fiber producer purchased between over the years. Renewcell signed a five-year deal with Tangshan Sanyou in October 2020 for 175,000 metric tons of materials made from discarded textiles. This 'industry first' agreement was crucial in securing the funds for Renewcell 1: the first-ever industrial-scale chemical textile-to-textile recycling facility in Sundsvall, Sweden. The viscose powerhouse later upped the ante and committed to 200,000 metric tons of Circulose in August 2023; a move lauded by Canopy, which then lauded Tangshan Sanyou as a top-tier company in its annual Hot Button Report. That October, Inditex inked an 'inflection-point pledge' Circulose commitment with Tangshan Sanyou, given its status as one of several Chinese fiber producers plugged into Renewcell's sprawling supplier network. Per the terms of the deal, The initiator—and member—of the Collaboration for Sustainable Development of Viscose (VC) was to produce a fiber blending Circulose with a forest-friendly cellulosic for Inditex's suppliers. 'Together with Tangshan Sanyou and our brand partners, we will ensure the scalable development of ReVisco fibers by using Circulose pulp in a predictable and controlled manner,' Janmark said. '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.' Tangshan Sanyou, for the record, has 'always believed' in the potential of recycling cotton textile waste as it's 'essential for fostering' a green industry. The green developer's ReVisco fibers, produced using Circulose pulp, will work to fulfill the holy trinity of market demand—quality, capacity and cost—in turn, advancing both brands' status in the space. 'We have unwavering confidence in the market potential of Circulose and its new strategic direction, and we are excited about our future collaboration,' said Zhang Dongbin, executive vice president of Tangshan Sanyou Chemical Fiber. '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.'
