Circulose and Jilin Chemical partner to scale recycled viscose yarn

Circulose has entered into a strategic partnership with Jilin Chemical Fiber to bring viscose filament yarn made with CIRCULOSE® to the global market between 2026 and 2028. The collaboration aims to accelerate the large-scale adoption of recycled textile fibers.

Jilin’s viscose filament yarn, branded as JIRECELL®, is currently produced with a mix of 30% CIRCULOSE® and 70% certified wood pulp. The company plans to increase the recycled content to 50% in the coming years. After years of joint development and testing, both companies are now scaling production to meet proven international demand for circular viscose filament yarn.

Our partnership with Jilin is another cornerstone in Circulose’s mission to accelerate fashion’s transition to circularity. JIRECELL® demonstrates both technical excellence and market readiness. With Jilin’s leadership and global reach, this collaboration paves the way for large-scale adoption of viscose filament yarn made with CIRCULOSE®.

Jonatan Janmark, CEO of Circulose

Jilin has committed to purchasing increasing volumes of CIRCULOSE® pulp every year. Any pulp not used in JIRECELL® will be blended into Jilin’s wider fiber portfolio at lower concentrations, ensuring consistent demand for recycled raw materials. This approach aligns with the company’s ongoing work with Canopy, a non-profit that supports the textile industry’s shift away from Ancient and Endangered Forest inputs toward circular alternatives.

We have been working with CIRCULOSE® for many years and have full confidence in its performance and market potential. “With this commitment, we are proud to set a global benchmark for textile circularity.

Jin Dong-Jie, General Manager of Jilin Chemical

The partnership also supports Circulose’s strategy to restart large-scale production and increase its role in global supply chains. By combining Circulose’s recycling expertise with Jilin’s viscose technology, JIRECELL® is positioned to drive wider adoption of recycled fibers in fashion and textiles.