The Circulose® Revolution: Rewear. Recycle. Renew

Fast fashion has and continues to drain natural resources, pollute soil, air, and water bodies on our planet. Now what to do with the shirt/pants/dress/top you threw away to end up in the already looming landfills? The answer, recycle them into a regenerated cellulose pulp. And this revolutionary dissolving pulp is called Circulose®, which is used to make eco-friendly fabrics like Viscose, Lyocell (Tencel™), and Modal.

Circulose® is a next-generation, eco-friendly dissolving pulp made from discarded cotton garments used to make regenerated fibres. Though it is born from waste, when used to manufacture eco-friendly fabrics, it makes them utterly soft and durable. Upcycleluxe is pleased to showcase Circulose®, which is rewriting fashion's future through a process that transforms discarded cotton clothes into fresh and premium fibres. Let's get to know more about this new, innovative, eco-friendly raw material needed to make sustainable fabrics in totality.

Table of Contents

1) What Is Circulose®?

2) How Circulose® Is Made?

3) Eco-Friendly Fabrics Made from Circulose®

4) Products Crafted Using Circulose®-Based Fabrics

• Eco-Friendly Clothing
• Eco-Friendly Accessories
• Eco-Friendly Footwear
• Home Décor & Interiors

5) Comparison Table: Circulose® vs Conventional Textile Materials

6) FAQs on Circulose®

7) Conclusion

1) What Is Circulose®?

Circulose® is recycled cellulose pulp developed and patented by Renewcell, a Swedish company. Renewcell makes this branded dissolving pulp from textile waste, fabric scraps, and discarded/worn-out cotton jeans. It has high cellulose content that is apt to make regenerated fibres (man-made cellulosic fibres) like lyocell, viscose, acetate, modal, and other types.

The main idea is to cut down the amount of clothes that end up in the landfills, and instead transform them into a dissolving pulp cellulose that can be used to create new textile fibres. The resulting fibres are woven, knitted, or spun into yarns, and then cut and sewn into new textiles.

The primary difference is that the new textiles are made using Circulose® instead of virgin cotton, wood, or oil. This unique innovation makes Circulose® the first material to aid old textiles in becoming the raw material for new textiles.

2) How Circulose® Is Made?

Let's take a look at the closed-loop process of how Circulose® is made using minimal water, renewable energy, and no harmful by-products.

• Collection: The cotton textiles are collected from industries and consumers.
• Processing: The synthetics, zippers, buttons, and other embellishments are removed.
• Transformation: The fabric is cleaned, shredded, and chemically processed into pure dissolving cellulose.
• Drying: The resulting pure cellulose is transformed into a sheet-like pulp, i.e., Circulose®, which is ready to use by fibre manufacturers and enables them to spin new fibres.

3) Eco-Friendly Fabrics Made from Circulose®

Circulose® is the raw material (pure dissolving cellulose) used to make eco-friendly fabrics known for their durability and softness. Let's check some of the popular eco-friendly fabrics made using Circulose®:

• Viscose

Viscose made using Circulose® is an eco-friendly version of the traditional fabric. It has a soft texture and silky drape that is ideal for scarves, shirts, and dresses.

• Lyocell (Tencel™)

Lyocell fibres manufactured using Circulose® result in breathable fabrics that are strong and luxurious, and are mostly used in trousers, tops, and bedding.

• Modal

Modal made from Circulose® offers smoothness and extra stretch, which makes it perfect for underwear, activewear, and loungewear.

4) Products Crafted Using Circulose®-Based Fabrics

• Eco-Friendly Clothing

Indian sustainable brands and designers globally are using Circulose®-based viscose, lyocell, and modal fabrics to craft denim and minimalist shirts.  Each garment exudes style, comfort, and circular innovation.

• Eco-Friendly Accessories

Using Circulose®-based modal and viscose blends, brands are crafting belts and premium-feel bags that are cruelty-free, durable, and ethically produced.

• Eco-Friendly Footwear

Shoes crafted with Circulose®-based uppers and linings are ethically made, breathable, eco-friendly, and lightweight.

• Home Décor & Interiors

Circulose®-based fabrics are best suited for curtains to cushion covers, and they offer natural comfort and keep the interiors clean.

5) Comparison Table: Circulose® vs Conventional Textile Materials

6) FAQs on Circulose®

• Is Circulose® a fabric?

No, Circulose® is not a fabric, but it is a pure dissolving cellulose pulp that is used to make eco-friendly fabrics like lyocell, modal, and viscose.

• Can Circulose®-based fabrics be recycled again?

Yes, fabrics made using Circulose® can be recycled again into a new dissolving pulp thus enabling circularity.

• Which brands are using Circulose®?

Many international brands like Levi's, H&M, Pangaia, and Indian sustainable brands are using Circulose®-based fabrics in their eco-friendly clothing collections.

• Where can I buy Circulose®-based fabric products online in India?

You can buy Circulose®-based fabric products online in India on Upcycleluxe, which is India’s first carbon-neutral online sustainable marketplace.

Conclusion

Circulose® turns textile waste into raw material for the generation of eco-friendly fabrics, and it truly defines what “renewable fashion” really means. Upcycleluxe celebrates this cycle of rebirth, where waste is turned into new fabrics and the product lifecycle keeps repeating. Time to explore and buy eco-friendly clothing for women and men, and other products made using Tencel™, modal silk, lyocell, recycled denim, and join the circular revolution.