The report “Textile Recycling Market by Material (Cotton, Polyester & Polyester Fibers, Wool, Nylon & Nylon Fibers), Textile Waste, Process, Distribution, End-use Industry (Apparel, Home Furnishing, Industrial & Institutional), and Region – Global Forecast to 2027″, The global textile recycling market size is projected to reach USD 9.4 billion by 2027 from USD 6.9 billion in 2022, at a CAGR of 6.4% during the forecast period. As the average life of a given garment gets shorter, there is an increase in the production of textile and clothing waste. Due to landfill disposal and the incineration process, which results in greenhouse gas emissions, this has a significant negative impact on the environment. According to EPA and SMART, recycling textiles significantly lowers greenhouse gas emissions, which stimulates economic growth. Furthermore, it is projected that innovations in recycling practices and ground-breaking research in the area will support market expansion.
Key Market PlayersLenzing AG (Austria), Birla Cellulose (India), HYOSUNG TNC (South Korea), Unifi, Inc. (US), and Patagonia, Inc. (US) among others are some major players in the textile recycling market.
Based on material, cotton is projected to be the second largest market
Cotton is the most widely used fabric for apparel globally, and its manufacture has a significant environmental impact, notably on water supplies. Cotton accounts for half of the world’s natural fiber consumption due to its inherent strength, durability, and absorbency. Cotton fabric recycling can be broadly described as the process of converting cotton fabric into cotton fibers that can be used in textile products.
