Recycled Textiles

Global Recycled Textiles Market to Reach US$7.5 Billion by 2030

The global market for Recycled Textiles estimated at US$5.8 Billion in the year 2024, is expected to reach US$7.5 Billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 4.6% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Polyester, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 5.8% CAGR and reach US$2.1 Billion by the end of the analysis period. Growth in the Cotton segment is estimated at 5.4% CAGR over the analysis period.

The U.S. Market is Estimated at US$1.6 Billion While China is Forecast to Grow at 8.5% CAGR

The Recycled Textiles market in the U.S. is estimated at US$1.6 Billion in the year 2024. China, the world`s second largest economy, is forecast to reach a projected market size of US$1.6 Billion by the year 2030 trailing a CAGR of 8.5% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Among the other noteworthy geographic markets are Japan and Canada, each forecast to grow at a CAGR of 1.8% and 3.6% respectively over the analysis period. Within Europe, Germany is forecast to grow at approximately 2.7% CAGR.

Global "Recycled Textiles" Market – Key Trends & Drivers Summarized

Is The Fashion Industry Finally Embracing Circularity With Recycled Textiles?
Recycled textiles are gaining traction as a sustainable alternative to the fashion industry`s traditional resource-intensive production model. From post-consumer garments to industrial scraps, recycled fibers are now used to create yarns, fabrics, and apparel with significantly lower environmental impact. Mechanical and chemical recycling processes are recovering cotton, polyester, nylon, and blended fibers for reuse in garments, upholstery, and insulation. As the industry faces criticism over textile waste and carbon emissions, recycled textiles are seen as a critical solution to curb landfill overflow and reduce water, energy, and chemical usage. Brands, regulators, and consumers alike are aligning around circular economy principles, making recycled textiles a transformative force in sustainable fashion.

How Are Recycling Techniques Evolving To Handle Complex Fabrics?
Technological breakthroughs are making it possible to recycle increasingly complex textile blends and synthetic fibers. Chemical recycling methods like depolymerization can break down polyester and nylon into virgin-quality monomers. Mechanical recycling is being improved with better sorting, fiber recovery, and contamination control systems. Digital labeling and textile RFID tags are enabling traceability in the recycling stream. Additionally, enzymatic processes and fiber regeneration technologies are being piloted to reclaim cellulosic materials like viscose and lyocell. These innovations are expanding the types of textiles that can be recycled and improving the quality and performance of recycled outputs. As a result, recycled textiles are increasingly comparable to their virgin counterparts in look, feel, and function.

Which Segments Are Pioneering Recycled Textile Adoption?
The apparel industry—particularly sportswear, fashion, and luxury brands—is leading the adoption of recycled textiles in response to environmental commitments and consumer demand. Home furnishing companies are incorporating recycled materials into carpets, curtains, and furniture upholstery. Automotive manufacturers are using recycled fabrics in seat covers and interior panels to meet sustainability targets. Industrial applications such as insulation, soundproofing, and filtration are increasingly relying on recycled fibers for their low cost and high availability. Public sector procurement programs, especially in Europe, are mandating recycled textile content in uniforms and institutional textiles. As consumer and institutional awareness grows, demand is expected to rise across fashion, interiors, and technical textiles.

What’s Fueling Growth In The Recycled Textiles Market?
The growth in the recycled textiles market is driven by innovations in recycling technology, rising fashion circularity goals, and stronger regulatory frameworks. Technological advances in fiber regeneration, chemical recycling, and digital sorting are increasing output quality and recyclability rates. Demand-side growth is fueled by apparel, home textiles, and automotive sectors looking to reduce environmental impact and meet ESG targets. Legislation mandating extended producer responsibility, fiber traceability, and eco-labeling is accelerating market adoption. Shifting consumer behavior towards sustainable fashion, coupled with corporate commitments to recycled content targets, is also playing a major role. Together, these factors are positioning recycled textiles as a cornerstone of the circular fashion economy.

SCOPE OF STUDY:

The report analyzes the Recycled Textiles market in terms of units by the following Segments, and Geographic Regions/Countries:

Segments:
Material (Polyester, Cotton, Nylon, Wool, Viscose Rayon, Other Materials); Textile Waste Source (Post-Consumer, Pre-Consumer / Post-Industrial, Production Overruns, Pullouts, Export Seconds, Other Textile Waste Sources); Recycling Method (Mechanical, Chemical, Thermal, Other Recycling Methods); Distribution Channel (Online, Retail Stores, Specialty Stores, Department Stores, Other Distribution Channels); End-Use (Apparel, Home Furnishings, Automotive, Industrial, Other End-Uses)

Geographic Regions/Countries:
World; United States; Canada; Japan; China; Europe (France; Germany; Italy; United Kingdom; Spain; Russia; and Rest of Europe); Asia-Pacific (Australia; India; South Korea; and Rest of Asia-Pacific); Latin America (Argentina; Brazil; Mexico; and Rest of Latin America); Middle East (Iran; Israel; Saudi Arabia; United Arab Emirates; and Rest of Middle East); and Africa.

Select Competitors (Total 42 Featured) -

• American Textile Recycling Service
• Anandi Enterprises
• Boer Group Recycling Solutions
• Circ
• Ecotex Group
• Evrnu
• Grasim Industries Limited (Birla Cellulose)
• H&M Hennes & Mauritz AB
• Infinited Fiber Company
• Lenzing AG
• Martex Fiber
• MUD Jeans
• Patagonia, Inc.
• Procotex Corporation
• Recover Textile Systems
• Refiberd
• Re-Fresh Global
• REPREVE (Unifi, Inc.)
• Textile Recycling International
• TJX Companies

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