Textile recycling innovator SaXcell and Aditya Birla Group’s Birla Cellulose, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of man-made cellulosic fiber, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to expand production of recycled man-made cellulosic fibers.
The MoU paves the way for the two companies to collaborate on a commercial scale, combining SaXcell's textile waste pulping technology with Birla's advanced wet spinning expertise to produce high-quality sustainable "SaXcell" recycled fibers.
Commenting on the development, SaXcell CEO Erik van der Weerd highlighted the importance of global collaboration in addressing the social and environmental challenges of the textile industry. He said the combined innovation force and production power of SaXcell and Birla offer a great opportunity to create real impact.
Birla Cellulose Chief Technology Officer Dr. Aspi Patel said the company is strongly committed to supporting innovators and expanding circular fiber offerings in the textile and non-woven value chain. He said the collaboration with SaXcell is an example of how Birla Cellulose is exploring innovative business models and partnerships to accelerate circularity in the global textile value chain.
SaXcell B.V. is an innovative technology development company that recycles used textiles into feedstock for making new and sustainable man-made cellulosic fibers. Creating the new fibers requires less water, land, and chemicals.
Birla Cellulose is the pulp and fibre business of the Aditya Birla Group and a leading sustainability-focused Man-Made Cellulosic Fibres (MMCF) producer. Birla Cellulose operates 12 sites for pulp and fibre manufacturing that apply environmentally efficient processes, including recycled materials and closed-loop technologies to enhance the conservation of natural resources.
The collaboration between SaXcell and Birla Cellulose is a significant step forward in the development of a more circular textile industry. By combining their expertise and resources, the two companies can help to reduce the environmental impact of textile production and make sustainable fashion more accessible to consumers.
