Nike partners with Syre to scale textile-to-textile recycled polyester
Nike has entered into a multi-year agreement with Syre, making the Swedish company its lead supplier for textile-to-textile recycled polyester. This partnership marks a significant step toward Nike’s ongoing commitment to sustainability, aiming to integrate Syre’s circular polyester into Nike’s performance lines in the coming years.
The collaboration is a key part of Nike’s strategy to create more sustainable products while maintaining the high performance expected by athletes. Over time, the two companies plan to scale up the use of textile-derived fibers, establishing a closed-loop system where discarded textiles can be transformed into materials for future products.
Sitora Muzafarova, Nike’s Vice President of Materials Supply Chain, explained that the partnership aligns with Nike’s shift in material sourcing. “Innovation is at the heart of Nike’s DNA, and textile-to-textile recycled polyester is crucial in our ambition to design and produce products that meet the highest standards of performance while being more sustainable.”
For Syre, this partnership is an exciting milestone. Dennis Nobelius, CEO of Syre, highlighted the impact of working with a global leader like Nike. “This is not just a one-off initiative,” he said. “It’s a moment when circular materials become a commercial reality at scale, and wider industry adoption follows.”
Syre’s commitment to sustainability is reflected in its plans to establish a global network of recycling plants, with its first large-scale facility set to begin construction in Vietnam by 2027. The company’s growing customer base already includes major players like H&M Group, Gap Inc., Houdini Sportswear, and Target.
The partnership between Nike and Syre emphasizes how collaboration can drive circularity at scale, helping to build the necessary supply chains for a sustainable future. As both companies expand their efforts, they are accelerating the shift toward a circular textile industry, where end-of-life products are continually recycled into new gear.
“Every new partnership helps create regional supply chains that allow brands, suppliers, and consumers to join the movement towards a more sustainable textile future,” added Nobelius. The collaboration with Nike marks a significant step in this mission, paving the way for a more sustainable and circular industry.
