Yibin, China — Yibin Grace, a major player in man-made cellulosic fibres (MMCFs) like viscose and lyocell, has inaugurated China’s first-ever facility to produce recycled textile-based dissolving pulp. This innovation marks a pivotal step in creating a more sustainable and circular supply chain for viscose, helping global fashion brands transition toward low-impact material solutions.
The new pilot plant uses both post-industrial and post-consumer textile waste sourced from its network of supply chain partners to generate high-quality, low-carbon dissolving pulp. Initially capable of producing 1,500 tonnes annually, the facility is geared to reduce dependence on forest-derived fibres and support China’s national goal of cutting textile waste by 30% by 2030.
Inspired by breakthrough technologies like Circulose, Yibin Grace plans to scale up production to 60,000 tonnes per year by 2027, provided sufficient market demand.
Nicole Rycroft of Canopy, a global environmental organization, praised Yibin’s efforts:
“Yibin Grace is showing bold leadership by advancing circular solutions. In a time of climate uncertainty, this move bolsters supply chain resilience and meets the rising demand for sustainable alternatives.”
The Sichuan-based company, with a total output of 450,000 tonnes annually across its viscose and lyocell portfolio, is also among the first to incorporate Circulose recycled pulp in its ReGracell product lines. Yibin Grace has earned industry recognition for its environmental commitment, including a top “Dark Green Shirt” ranking in Canopy’s 2024 Hot Button Report, and has no links to Ancient or Endangered Forests.
