The debate over chemical recycling in the textile space is heating up, even as it presents many nuances.

This article appeared in the Spring 2025 issue of Plastics Recycling Update. Subscribe today for access to all print content. In the past decade, we’ve seen a wave of textile recyclers emerge, such as Reju, Syre, Eastman, Evrnu, Ambercycle, Ravel, Protein Evolution, Teraform, SixOne, and others. These companies seek to fill a gap in textile recycling to meet rising demand for recycled...