Recycled Yarns

Global Recycled Yarns Market to Reach US$8.5 Billion by 2030

The global market for Recycled Yarns estimated at US$5.9 Billion in the year 2024, is expected to reach US$8.5 Billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 6.3% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Recycled Polyester Yarn, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 5.9% CAGR and reach US$4.9 Billion by the end of the analysis period. Growth in the Recycled Cotton Yarn segment is estimated at 7.2% CAGR over the analysis period.

The U.S. Market is Estimated at US$1.6 Billion While China is Forecast to Grow at 6.0% CAGR

The Recycled Yarns 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$1.4 Billion by the year 2030 trailing a CAGR of 6.0% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Among the other noteworthy geographic markets are Japan and Canada, each forecast to grow at a CAGR of 5.5% and 5.4% respectively over the analysis period. Within Europe, Germany is forecast to grow at approximately 5.0% CAGR.

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

Are Recycled Yarns The Thread Connecting Fashion With Sustainability?
Recycled yarns are fast becoming the sustainable thread that weaves together environmental responsibility and textile innovation. Made by reprocessing waste fibers from used garments, textile scraps, or plastic bottles, recycled yarns offer a more eco-friendly alternative to virgin fibers. These yarns reduce dependency on finite resources, lower energy and water use, and cut down on textile waste. Applications span across fashion apparel, activewear, home textiles, and industrial fabrics. Brands focused on circularity and transparency are integrating recycled yarns into product lines, offering sustainable choices without compromising on quality or aesthetics. As the fashion and textile industries recalibrate around climate action, recycled yarns are becoming a staple in future-ready production models.

What Technological Advancements Are Elevating Recycled Yarn Quality?
New technologies are improving the color fastness, tensile strength, and uniformity of recycled yarns. Mechanical recycling processes have become more efficient in fiber extraction and blending, while chemical recycling can regenerate polymers like PET and nylon at molecular levels. Innovations in fiber sorting, yarn spinning, and dyeing processes are helping to match the performance characteristics of virgin yarns. Digital twinning, blockchain tracking, and automated grading are also enhancing yarn traceability and certification. Recycled yarns can now be made in finer counts and blended with elastane, modal, or organic cotton to expand design possibilities. These innovations are overcoming earlier limitations and enabling high-performance applications.

Which Sectors Are Driving The Recycled Yarn Market Forward?
Fashion brands—especially those in fast fashion and sportswear—are major adopters of recycled yarns due to consumer demand for green alternatives. The interior textiles sector is using them for upholstery, rugs, and drapery fabrics. Technical textile manufacturers are exploring recycled yarns for filtration, geotextiles, and protective gear. Eco-conscious start-ups are pioneering 100% recycled yarn garments, while mass retailers are incorporating them to meet product sustainability targets. Industrial users benefit from the cost advantages and environmental credentials of recycled yarns for nonwoven applications. These diverse use cases are expanding recycled yarn penetration across the textile value chain.

What’s Driving The Surge In The Recycled Yarns Market?
The growth in the recycled yarns market is driven by advancements in fiber recovery and spinning technologies, sustainability mandates, and circular design adoption. Technological improvements in yarn quality, color consistency, and strength are making recycled yarns competitive with virgin alternatives. From an end-use perspective, rising demand from fashion, home textiles, and technical fabrics is sustaining market momentum. Global regulations promoting recycling, transparency, and low-carbon materials are accelerating brand adoption. Additionally, consumer preferences for ethically produced, low-impact products are reshaping buying patterns and supply chain sourcing. Together, these dynamics are propelling recycled yarns into the mainstream of sustainable textile production.

SCOPE OF STUDY:

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

Segments:
Product Type (Recycled Polyester Yarn, Recycled Cotton Yarn, Recycled Nylon Yarn); Material (Synthetic, Natural Fiber); Technology (Mechanical Recycling, Chemical Recycling); End-Use (Fashion, Home Textiles, Industrial Textiles, Other End-Uses)

Geographic Regions/Countries:
World; United States; Canada; Japan; China; Europe (France; Germany; Italy; United Kingdom; and Rest of Europe); Asia-Pacific; Rest of World.

Select Competitors (Total 32 Featured) -

• Antex
• Canela Textile
• CYCLO® Recycled Fibers
• Darn Good Yarn
• Ferre Yarns
• Fujian Baichuan Resources Recycling
• Greenza Group
• Hoooked
• iinouiio
• Infinited Fiber Company
• Nylstar
• Rantteks
• Recover™
• REPREVE (Unifi, Inc.)
• SEAQUAL Initiative
• Suay Sew Shop
• Tongxiang Great Textile Co., Ltd
• Usha Yarns
• Waste Yarn Project
• Yarn Yarn

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