Danville, Virginia, USA
Technology system that returns clothes to the raw materials from which they were made.
Sector
Resale
type
Platform
funding
Series B $25M
Circ® is an innovative company revolutionizing the textile industry with its cutting-edge technology that enables the recycling of garments back into the raw materials from which they were originally made. This groundbreaking system focuses on addressing one of the fashion industry’s biggest environmental challenges: textile waste. By using a proprietary chemical recycling process, Circ® is able to break down clothing and textiles into their fundamental components, such as cotton, polyester, and other fibers, allowing these materials to be reused in new products. This not only reduces the environmental impact of textile waste but also contributes to the creation of a more circular and sustainable fashion industry.
The Circ® technology system operates by disassembling fabrics at a molecular level, effectively extracting the raw materials without damaging the fibers. This process is more efficient and sustainable than traditional textile recycling methods, which often degrade the quality of the fibers and result in lower-quality materials. The ability to return garments to their original state means that the fibers can be reused multiple times in the production of new textiles, helping to close the loop on the lifecycle of garments and reducing the need for virgin materials. This innovation holds the potential to significantly decrease the reliance on resource-intensive textile production processes.
By enabling the recycling of garments into raw materials, Circ® is tackling the growing problem of fast fashion’s contribution to landfills and pollution. According to estimates, billions of pounds of clothing are discarded each year, creating enormous environmental waste. Circ®’s solution offers an alternative to the linear "take-make-dispose" model of traditional fashion manufacturing by shifting the industry toward a circular economy. Through its technology, Circ® is creating a system where garments no longer have to end up in landfills, and the life cycle of textiles is extended through continuous recycling, making fashion more sustainable for future generations.
Circ®’s innovative technology has the potential to transform the fashion industry by providing brands and manufacturers with a reliable, sustainable way to recycle garments and reduce waste. As the demand for sustainable practices in the fashion industry continues to grow, Circ® is at the forefront of a movement that not only reduces environmental impact but also challenges the very nature of how clothes are made, consumed, and disposed of. Through its groundbreaking technology, Circ® is leading the way toward a circular fashion ecosystem, where every garment can be recycled and repurposed indefinitely, creating a more sustainable and responsible fashion industry.