Circ

Circ is a textile-to-textile recycling company whose technology converts polycotton (poly-cotton blended) waste back into reusable raw materials, which are supplied to fiber manufacturers and apparel brands for use in new products. The company positions its recycled materials as a way for brands to make products across categories while reducing reliance on virgin resources.

Beyond the core recycling process, Circ describes its current activity as building the infrastructure, partnerships and systems needed for textile-to-textile recycling at commercial scale. Its stated focus is moving from demonstration-scale operation to industrial-scale production, with investors providing technical validation of its processes alongside capital.

Business model

Circ recovers raw materials from post-use textiles and sells the resulting recycled inputs (including pulp) to fiber manufacturers, which convert them into commercial fibers used by apparel brands. Partnerships with viscose and fiber producers and with retail brands form the distribution path for Circ-derived materials to end products.

Traction

Circ reported total capital raised to date of more than $100 million as of March 2025. Commercial milestones include a first denim collection with H&M using TENCEL | Circ fiber, a pulp adoption agreement with viscose filament producer Xinxiang Bailu Chemical Fiber, and a partnership agreement with Shenghong announced in August 2026 to expand access to recycled fibers.

Latest developments

In August 2026 Circ announced a partnership agreement with Shenghong intended to expand access to its recycled fibers. Earlier developments include a pulp adoption agreement with Xinxiang Bailu Chemical Fiber and a $25 million round closed in March 2025 led by Taranis via its Carbon Ventures fund, intended to fund the shift from demonstration scale to industrial-scale production.