Recycled and Cellulose Based Textile Fibers

Technology, automation and services for sustainable textile production

Textiles are an essential part of our everyday life. The downside is that the production chain causes ecological challenges, and most textile products end up as waste. Consumers all over the world are demanding more sustainable and ethical textiles.

Tailored solutions for all textile fiber producers

Whether you’re piloting new concepts or scaling up to full-scale production, our comprehensive offerings ensure efficiency, reliability, and long-term value across the entire textile value chain.

Our versatile technologies, proven across multiple industries, are uniquely adaptable to meet the demands of textile production. From advanced process engineering and automation systems to precise valve technologies and expert services, you can partner with us to optimize performance and ensure sustainability.

How is pulp and paper linked with textile industry disruption?

The textile industry is on the verge of a major disruption. The sustainability challenges stemming from the environmental impacts and the social aspects of conventional textile value chains are increasingly recognized, and there are growing demands to do something about it.

Partnering for textile fiber innovations

We’re proud to collaborate with forward-thinking companies like Spinnova and Circulose (Renewcell) to drive innovation in sustainable textiles. By combining our fiber treatment expertise with new technologies, we help bring their groundbreaking visions to life—from pilot projects to commercial-scale demonstration plants. These partnerships are a testament to our commitment to advancing sustainable solutions in the textile industry.

Novel man-made cellulosic (MMC) fibers

MMC fibers are regenerated fibers made mainly from the dissolved wood pulp. Viscose, lyocell, acetate and modal are all examples of man-made cellulosics. As a plant-based fiber, MMCs have the potential to be a more sustainable and renewable choice.

Our target is to develop and commercialize alternative production processes and process equipment to replace the traditional viscose process.

Valmet is delivering drying and heat recovery technology for Woodspin's, a Spinnova and Suzano joint venture, first commercial scale SPINNOVA® fibre production facility in Finland.

Valmet's press release: Valmet to supply technology for Spinnova-Suzano joint venture textile fibre factory in Finland (May 17, 2021)

Fiber-to-fiber textile recycling

Textile fibers recycling where the cellulose based textile fibers are recycled to re-usage in the textile industry is deemed to be high value textile recycling.

Valmet's target is to develop and commercialize textile recycling processes and the related process equipment.

We are delivering the main equipment for Renewcell's the textile recycling plant at Ortviken industrial site in Sweden. Renewcell is producing Circulose from pre- and post-consumer polycotton textile waste to be used in Viscose or Lyocell production.

Valmet's press release: Renewcell selects Valmet as the main equipment supplier for Sundsvall textile recycling plant in Sweden (Jan 29, 2021)

Stay inspired with the latest developments

Pioneering sustainable wood-based Spinnova® fiber production

Spinnova’s mission is to transform the global textile production and raw material base to make it more sustainable. To make this happen Spinnova has joined forces with Suzano through their Woodspin project, which aims to produce sustainable textile fibers from wood without using harmful chemicals.

Going towards the 4th wave of growth in textile

Cellulose fibers are leading the charge in replacing single-use plastics and also taking part in building a more sustainable growth in the textile market. Let’s delve into our key takeaways from this conference, from main drivers for future growth to transitions in Man-made Cellulosic Fiber value chain.

Breaking through the textile industry

Circulose dissolving pulp uses cellulose from discarded textiles that is then spun into soft and breathable new textile materials like viscose and lyocell. Renewcell and Valmet have worked closely on this groundbreaking innovation from the first pilot trials to the first-of-a-kind industrial-scale production line.

Our focus is to bring your performance forward. Our expertise in fiber processing and innovations is at your disposal. Contact us if you are looking for an experienced partner for more sustainable and circular textile industry.