폐루프 섬유 재활용 시장 예측(-2034년) - 섬유 폐기물 발생원, 재활용 프로세스, 재활용 소재, 용도, 회수 및 순환 모델, 최종사용자, 지역별 분석

According to Stratistics MRC, the Global Closed-Loop Textile Recycling Market is accounted for $1.8 billion in 2026 and is expected to reach $5.9 billion by 2034 growing at a CAGR of 15.9% during the forecast period. Closed-loop textile recycling refers to the complete system of collecting, sorting, and processing post-consumer and post-industrial textile waste into high-quality secondary fibers that are re-spun into new yarns for manufacturing fresh apparel, home furnishings, and industrial textile products, thereby eliminating the linear take-make-waste model. These systems employ mechanical, chemical, or enzymatic processes to break down fiber structures, separate blends, and recover pure polymer chains or cellulose materials suitable for re-extrusion and spinning without quality degradation.

Market Dynamics:

Driver:

Fashion Industry Sustainability Commitments

Fashion industry sustainability commitments and regulatory mandates for textile circularity are driving substantial investment in closed-loop recycling infrastructure, as major apparel brands face 2025-2030 targets for using certified recycled fibers and eliminating virgin plastic in their collections. Extended producer responsibility frameworks for textiles in Europe are accelerating corporate procurement of recycled materials, while sustainability reporting requirements are encouraging brands to establish traceable circular supply chains. Increasing consumer preference for environmentally responsible apparel is further strengthening demand for recycled textile fibers.

Restraint:

Technical Difficulty in Fiber Separation

Technical difficulty in separating blended fiber compositions, especially cotton-polyester and polyamide-elastane combinations, remains a significant barrier to high-quality closed-loop recycling that produces materials suitable for garment-grade applications. Limited availability of commercial-scale fiber sorting technologies restricts processing capacity and recovery efficiency. Complex textile constructions, dyes, finishes, coatings, and contaminants further complicate recycling processes, increasing operational costs and reducing material yields. These technical challenges can limit scalability and discourage investment in advanced recycling infrastructure.

Opportunity:

Chemical Recycling for Blended Textiles

Emerging chemical recycling technologies capable of dissolving and separating blended textile polymers offer a significant market opportunity for producing virgin-quality monomers from previously unrecyclable mixed-fiber garments. Depolymerization processes for polyester and polyamide components are becoming commercially viable for handling complex textile waste streams. Advances in solvent-based separation, polymer purification, and enzymatic processing are enabling higher recovery rates and improved fiber quality. Commercial deployment of these technologies can significantly expand the addressable feedstock base for closed-loop textile recycling.

Threat:

Virgin Fiber Price Competition

Virgin fiber price competition from low-cost cotton and petrochemical-derived polyester creates economic pressure on recycled fiber pricing, as brands may choose cheaper virgin materials when recycled content is not mandated or when consumer willingness to pay for sustainable apparel weakens. Fluctuating commodity prices can undermine investment returns for capital-intensive recycling facilities. Additionally, periods of lower virgin polymer prices can reduce recycled material margins, creating uncertainty for recyclers and potentially delaying capacity expansion and technology commercialization across major textile-producing regions.

Covid-19 Impact:

The COVID-19 pandemic initially disrupted textile collection systems and depressed apparel consumption, reducing feedstock availability for recycling operations and delaying circularity investment. However, the crisis accelerated consumer awareness of sustainability and supply chain vulnerabilities, prompting major fashion houses to intensify circular economy commitments for building resilient sourcing models. Disruptions in international logistics also highlighted the importance of localized recycling infrastructure and diversified material supply chains, encouraging stakeholders to evaluate domestic textile waste recovery and closed-loop manufacturing capabilities.

The Post-Consumer Textile Waste segment is expected to be the largest during the forecast period

The Post-Consumer Textile Waste segment is expected to account for the largest market share during the forecast period, due to the enormous volume of discarded clothing and household textiles generated globally each year, which represents the primary feedstock source for commercial-scale closed-loop recycling operations. Growing consumer participation in textile take-back programs and increasing municipal collection infrastructure for used clothing drives segment scale. Expansion of retailer collection initiatives and improved sorting infrastructure is further increasing the availability of recoverable post-consumer textile materials.

The Chemical Recycling segment is expected to have the highest CAGR during the forecast period

Over the forecast period, the Chemical Recycling segment is predicted to witness the highest growth rate, driven by significant commercial-scale plant announcements and technology breakthroughs for processing blended and polyester-rich textile waste, which mechanical recycling cannot effectively separate. Depolymerization and dissolution technologies are reaching industrial viability for producing virgin-quality monomers and polymers for re-spinning into new fibers. Increasing investment from textile manufacturers, chemical companies, and fashion brands is expected to accelerate technology commercialization and capacity expansion globally.

Region with largest share:

During the forecast period, the North America region is expected to hold the largest market share, due to the United States having substantial textile consumption and disposal volumes, combined with early-stage commercial chemical recycling facilities, supportive state-level policies for textile circularity, and presence of major fashion brands with sustainable sourcing commitments. Strong collection infrastructure supports regional market growth. Increasing investments in textile sorting, fiber recovery, and advanced recycling facilities are expected to further strengthen North America's market position during the forecast period.

Region with highest CAGR:

Over the forecast period, the Asia Pacific region is anticipated to exhibit the highest CAGR, due to China, India, and Bangladesh being the world's largest textile manufacturing and consumption hubs generating massive pre-consumer and post-consumer textile waste volumes. Aggressive government circular economy policies and rapid chemical recycling technology deployment across Asian manufacturing centers support leadership. Growing investments in advanced sorting, textile-to-textile recycling facilities, and sustainable manufacturing infrastructure are expected to further accelerate regional market expansion and technology adoption.

Key players in the market

Some of the key players in Global Closed-Loop Textile Recycling Market include Lenzing AG, Unifi, Inc., Hyosung TNC Corporation, Aquafil S.p.A., Carbios SA, Eastman Chemical Company, Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited, Toray Industries, Inc., Teijin Limited, Aditya Birla Group, Grasim Industries Limited, Asahi Kasei Corporation, Kuraray Co., Ltd., Marubeni Corporation, Mitsubishi Corporation, ITOCHU Corporation, Daicel Corporation, and Veolia Environnement S.A.

Key Developments:

In August 2026, Lenzing AG announced a new chemical recycling plant for cellulosic textile waste, expanding closed-loop capacity for its Tencel fiber production. The initiative strengthens the company's focus on circular fiber manufacturing and supports greater utilization of post-consumer textile feedstock.

In July 2026, Carbios SA launched a commercial enzymatic recycling facility for polyester textile waste, processing blended fiber materials. The facility demonstrates the increasing commercialization of enzymatic recycling technologies for difficult textile waste streams and supports the recovery of polyester components for subsequent fiber production.

Textile Waste Sources Covered:

• Post-Consumer Textile Waste
• Pre-Consumer Textile Waste
• Industrial Textile Waste
• Home Textile Waste
• Automotive Textile Waste
• Other Textile Waste

Recycling Processes Covered:

• Mechanical Recycling
• Chemical Recycling
• Thermal Recycling
• Enzymatic Recycling
• Hybrid Recycling
• Automated Sorting and Fiber Identification

Recycled Materials Covered:

• Cotton
• Polyester
• Nylon and Polyamide
• Wool
• Viscose and Cellulosic Fibers
• Blended Fibers
• Other Recycled Fibers

Applications Covered:

• Apparel
• Home Furnishing
• Industrial and Institutional Textiles
• Automotive Textiles
• Technical Textiles
• Nonwoven Products
• Other Applications

Collection and Circularity Models Covered:

• Textile Take-Back Programs
• Municipal Textile Collection
• Commercial Textile Collection
• Closed-Loop Brand Recycling
• Recycled Fiber Supply Partnerships
• Digital Textile Traceability
• Integrated Collection-to-Recycling Systems

End Users Covered:

• Apparel Manufacturers
• Fashion Brands and Retailers
• Textile and Fiber Manufacturers
• Home Furnishing Manufacturers
• Automotive Manufacturers
• Industrial and Technical Textile Manufacturers
• Other End Users

Regions Covered:

• North America
  • United States
  • Canada
  • Mexico
• Europe
  • United Kingdom
  • Germany
  • France
  • Italy
  • Spain
  • Netherlands
  • Belgium
  • Sweden
  • Switzerland
  • Poland
  • Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
  • China
  • Japan
  • India
  • South Korea
  • Australia
  • Indonesia
  • Thailand
  • Malaysia
  • Singapore
  • Vietnam
  • Rest of Asia Pacific
• South America
  • Brazil
  • Argentina
  • Colombia
  • Chile
  • Peru
  • Rest of South America
• Rest of the World (RoW)
  • Middle East
• Saudi Arabia
• United Arab Emirates
• Qatar
• Israel
• Rest of Middle East
  • Africa
• South Africa
• Egypt
• Morocco
• Rest of Africa

What our report offers:

• Market share assessments for the regional and country-level segments
• Strategic recommendations for the new entrants
• Covers Market data for the years 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2030, 2032 and 2034
• Market Trends (Drivers, Constraints, Opportunities, Threats, Challenges, Investment Opportunities, and recommendations)
• Strategic recommendations in key business segments based on the market estimations
• Competitive landscaping mapping the key common trends
• Company profiling with detailed strategies, financials, and recent developments
• Supply chain trends mapping the latest technological advancements

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Table of Contents

1 Executive Summary

• 1.1 Market Snapshot and Key Highlights
• 1.2 Growth Drivers, Challenges, and Opportunities
• 1.3 Competitive Landscape Overview
• 1.4 Strategic Insights and Recommendations

2 Research Framework

• 2.1 Study Objectives and Scope
• 2.2 Stakeholder Analysis
• 2.3 Research Assumptions and Limitations
• 2.4 Research Methodology
  • 2.4.1 Data Collection (Primary and Secondary)
  • 2.4.2 Data Modeling and Estimation Techniques
  • 2.4.3 Data Validation and Triangulation
  • 2.4.4 Analytical and Forecasting Approach

3 Market Dynamics and Trend Analysis

• 3.1 Market Definition and Structure
• 3.2 Key Market Drivers
• 3.3 Market Restraints and Challenges
• 3.4 Growth Opportunities and Investment Hotspots
• 3.5 Industry Threats and Risk Assessment
• 3.6 Technology and Innovation Landscape
• 3.7 Emerging and High-Growth Markets
• 3.8 Regulatory and Policy Environment
• 3.9 Impact of COVID-19 and Recovery Outlook

4 Competitive and Strategic Assessment

• 4.1 Porter's Five Forces Analysis
  • 4.1.1 Supplier Bargaining Power
  • 4.1.2 Buyer Bargaining Power
  • 4.1.3 Threat of Substitutes
  • 4.1.4 Threat of New Entrants
  • 4.1.5 Competitive Rivalry
• 4.2 Market Share Analysis of Key Players
• 4.3 Product Benchmarking and Performance Comparison

5 Global Closed-Loop Textile Recycling Market, By Textile Waste Source

• 5.1 Post-Consumer Textile Waste
• 5.2 Pre-Consumer Textile Waste
• 5.3 Industrial Textile Waste
• 5.4 Home Textile Waste
• 5.5 Automotive Textile Waste
• 5.6 Other Textile Waste

6 Global Closed-Loop Textile Recycling Market, By Recycling Process

• 6.1 Mechanical Recycling
• 6.2 Chemical Recycling
• 6.3 Thermal Recycling
• 6.4 Enzymatic Recycling
• 6.5 Hybrid Recycling
• 6.6 Automated Sorting and Fiber Identification

7 Global Closed-Loop Textile Recycling Market, By Recycled Material

• 7.1 Cotton
• 7.2 Polyester
• 7.3 Nylon and Polyamide
• 7.4 Wool
• 7.5 Viscose and Cellulosic Fibers
• 7.6 Blended Fibers
• 7.7 Other Recycled Fibers

8 Global Closed-Loop Textile Recycling Market, By Application

• 8.1 Apparel
• 8.2 Home Furnishing
• 8.3 Industrial and Institutional Textiles
• 8.4 Automotive Textiles
• 8.5 Technical Textiles
• 8.6 Nonwoven Products
• 8.7 Other Applications

9 Global Closed-Loop Textile Recycling Market, By Collection and Circularity Model

• 9.1 Textile Take-Back Programs
• 9.2 Municipal Textile Collection
• 9.3 Commercial Textile Collection
• 9.4 Closed-Loop Brand Recycling
• 9.5 Recycled Fiber Supply Partnerships
• 9.6 Digital Textile Traceability
• 9.7 Integrated Collection-to-Recycling Systems

10 Global Closed-Loop Textile Recycling Market, By End User

• 10.1 Apparel Manufacturers
• 10.2 Fashion Brands and Retailers
• 10.3 Textile and Fiber Manufacturers
• 10.4 Home Furnishing Manufacturers
• 10.5 Automotive Manufacturers
• 10.6 Industrial and Technical Textile Manufacturers
• 10.7 Other End Users

11 Global Closed-Loop Textile Recycling Market, By Geography

• 11.1 North America
  • 11.1.1 United States
  • 11.1.2 Canada
  • 11.1.3 Mexico
• 11.2 Europe
  • 11.2.1 United Kingdom
  • 11.2.2 Germany
  • 11.2.3 France
  • 11.2.4 Italy
  • 11.2.5 Spain
  • 11.2.6 Netherlands
  • 11.2.7 Belgium
  • 11.2.8 Sweden
  • 11.2.9 Switzerland
  • 11.2.10 Poland
  • 11.2.11 Rest of Europe
• 11.3 Asia Pacific
  • 11.3.1 China
  • 11.3.2 Japan
  • 11.3.3 India
  • 11.3.4 South Korea
  • 11.3.5 Australia
  • 11.3.6 Indonesia
  • 11.3.7 Thailand
  • 11.3.8 Malaysia
  • 11.3.9 Singapore
  • 11.3.10 Vietnam
  • 11.3.11 Rest of Asia Pacific
• 11.4 South America
  • 11.4.1 Brazil
  • 11.4.2 Argentina
  • 11.4.3 Colombia
  • 11.4.4 Chile
  • 11.4.5 Peru
  • 11.4.6 Rest of South America
• 11.5 Rest of the World (RoW)
  • 11.5.1 Middle East
    • 11.5.1.1 Saudi Arabia
    • 11.5.1.2 United Arab Emirates
    • 11.5.1.3 Qatar
    • 11.5.1.4 Israel
    • 11.5.1.5 Rest of Middle East
  • 11.5.2 Africa
    • 11.5.2.1 South Africa
    • 11.5.2.2 Egypt
    • 11.5.2.3 Morocco
    • 11.5.2.4 Rest of Africa

12 Strategic Market Intelligence

• 12.1 Industry Value Network and Supply Chain Assessment
• 12.2 White-Space and Opportunity Mapping
• 12.3 Product Evolution and Market Life Cycle Analysis
• 12.4 Channel, Distributor, and Go-to-Market Assessment

13 Industry Developments and Strategic Initiatives

• 13.1 Mergers and Acquisitions
• 13.2 Partnerships, Alliances, and Joint Ventures
• 13.3 New Product Launches and Certifications
• 13.4 Capacity Expansion and Investments
• 13.5 Other Strategic Initiatives

14 Company Profiles

• 14.1 Lenzing AG
• 14.2 Unifi, Inc.
• 14.3 Hyosung TNC Corporation
• 14.4 Aquafil S.p.A.
• 14.5 Carbios SA
• 14.6 Eastman Chemical Company
• 14.7 Indorama Ventures Public Company Limited
• 14.8 Toray Industries, Inc.
• 14.9 Teijin Limited
• 14.10 Aditya Birla Group
• 14.11 Grasim Industries Limited
• 14.12 Asahi Kasei Corporation
• 14.13 Kuraray Co., Ltd.
• 14.14 Marubeni Corporation
• 14.15 Mitsubishi Corporation
• 14.16 ITOCHU Corporation
• 14.17 Daicel Corporation
• 14.18 Veolia Environnement S.A.