Recover, a Spain-based producer of recycled cotton fiber and cotton fiber blends, has recently opened a new manufacturing facility in Vietnam. The facility, set to begin operations early 2025, will introduce Recover’s large-scale recycling technology to Vietnam’s expanding textile production market.
Located in Dong Nai province, the site was chosen due to Vietnam’s prominent role as the third-largest textile exporter globally. The facility aims to be strategically placed near textile scrap sorting and manufacturing operations, reducing shipping costs and environmental impact. This move allows Recover to serve as a global partner for textile industries worldwide, offering timely and efficient access to its materials.
The plant will feature optimized recycling technology, initially operating with two recycling lines that can produce 10,000 metric tons annually. Additionally, it will include a laboratory to ensure consistent product quality and continual improvements in both product and process.
A key product from the facility will be RMix, a cotton-polyester blend recycling solution. The company’s innovative process eliminates the need for fiber separation, addressing a long-standing challenge in polycotton recycling in an energy-efficient manner.
Anders Sjöblom, CEO of Recover, noted that the expansion into Vietnam is a critical step in the company’s strategic growth. He emphasized that circularity remains underutilized in Vietnam’s textile industry, and the new facility aims to foster a positive shift toward more sustainable practices in the region.
Founded in 1948, Recover is a fourth-generation, family-owned company that expanded its operations to Bangladesh in 2022. The new Vietnam facility marks a significant step in Recover’s expansion strategy to meet the increasing global demand for recycled materials in the textile sector.
(Source: Recycling Today)
