Recover says the facility will commence operations by the beginning of 2025 and will mark a significant milestone in its global expansion plan.
The factory is strategically located in Vietnam’s Dong Nai province, an area selected for its role in the worldwide textile trade as a top-tier exporter.
This strategic placement allows Recover to streamline logistics by being proximate to both waste sorting and manufacturing activities, thereby minimising transportation costs and environmental impact. The company is poised to meet industry needs efficiently, providing materials to brands across key textile markets.
Covering an area of approximately 14,000m2, the factory will be equipped with Recover’s advanced recycling technology and is expected to start with two advanced recycling lines. These lines are projected to yield an output of 10,000 metric tonnes annually.
The site will also house a specialised Recover laboratory to ensure product quality remains consistent across all locations and to facilitate ongoing innovation in both their products and processes.
A highlight of the factory’s output will be RMix, Recover’s solution for recycling cotton-polyester blends. This process streamlines recycling by eliminating the need for fibre separation — a significant hurdle in polycotton recycling — thus offering an energy-efficient sustainable option.
The new Vietnamese plant represents a continuation of the company’s growth strategy to tap into international markets and respond to the escalating demand for recycled materials from global brands and retailers.
Recover CEO Anders Sjöblom said: “Our expansion into Vietnam is a crucial step in our strategic business plan. Circularity is currently an underutilised tool for the Vietnamese textiles industry, and by bringing our advanced technology to a key textile hub, we are not only enhancing how we serve our customers by expanding our global manufacturing footprint but also creating a positive shift towards circularity in Vietnam.”
In September, Recover collaborated with PYRATEX, a leader in eco-friendly textiles, to create a new line of recycled cotton fabrics that blend mechanical recycling techniques with luxury standards.
This collection showcased various textures incorporating 30-50% of Recover recycled cotton mixed with organic cotton fibres. The partnership aimed to combine Recover’s recycling methods with PYRATEX’s expertise in fabric creation to broaden the adoption of recycled materials within premium fashion segments without compromising on quality.