Textile Waste Management Global Market Report 2025

The textile waste management market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $8.5 billion in 2024 to $9.25 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.8%. The growth during the historic period can be attributed to increasing textile production volumes, a rise in fast fashion consumption, government initiatives promoting solid waste management, limited consumer awareness about textile waste, and a growth in exports of second-hand clothing.

The textile waste management market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $12.81 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.5%. The growth expected in the forecast period is driven by stricter sustainability regulations, wider adoption of circular economy models, corporate environmental, social, and governance (ESG) efforts, collaborations within the textile industry to reduce waste, and the expansion of sorting and recycling infrastructure. Key trends anticipated in the forecast period include the advancement of chemical textile recycling, the introduction of take-back programs by fashion brands, the development of smart sorting technologies, growth in textile-to-textile recycling, and the spread of zero-waste fashion initiatives.

Increasing investment in recycling infrastructure is expected to drive the growth of the textile waste management market moving forward. Recycling infrastructure encompasses the systems, facilities, and technologies used to efficiently collect, sort, and process textile waste into reusable raw materials. This rising investment is fueled by growing government awareness of the environmental impact of textile waste and the need to support a circular economy. Such investments enhance textile waste management by providing advanced systems and technologies for effective collection, sorting, and processing, promoting sustainable resource recovery and reducing landfill waste. For example, in March 2024, Retail World, an India-based digital publication, reported that textile waste management funding in India reached USD 83 million in 2022 across 18 deals involving 17 startups, marking an eightfold increase from 2021. Thus, increasing recycling infrastructure investment is propelling the textile waste management market’s growth.

Leading companies in the textile waste management market are focusing on technological advancements such as enzymatic recycling to improve sustainability and recycling efficiency. Enzymatic recycling involves using specially engineered enzymes to break down synthetic and natural polymers in textile or plastic waste into their original monomers or raw materials, which can then be reused to manufacture new products. For instance, in April 2024, Samsara Eco, an Australia-based recycling technology company, partnered with Lululemon, a Canada-based athletic apparel brand, to launch an apparel line made from enzymatically recycled polyester. The garments are produced using Samsara Eco’s patented enzymatic process, which converts end-of-life textiles into regenerated polyester without sacrificing durability or performance. This innovation advances textile waste management by reducing reliance on virgin resources and supporting a closed-loop circular economy.

In June 2024, Altor Equity Partners, a Sweden-based investment firm, acquired the remaining assets of Renewcell for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, Altor aims to secure funding and ensure continued development of Renewcell’s pioneering cotton textile recycling technology. This move aligns with Altor’s strategy to back circular economy leaders and scale sustainable innovations in the textile sector. Renewcell, now rebranded as Circulose, is a Swedish textile recycling company that plays a key role in textile waste management.

Major players in the textile waste management market are Veolia Environnement S.A., H&M Group, Republic Services Inc., Stericycle Inc., Patagonia Inc., Södra, Unifi Inc., Cotton Incorporated, Infinited Fiber Company, TEXAID, Procotex Corporation SA, Econyl, Refiberd, Boer Group Recycling Solutions GmbH, ICOLLECT INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED, Pure Waste Textiles Oy, Retex Textiles Inc., JMP Wilcox & Company Ltd, Nathan's Wastesavers Ltd, and Ecocitex.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the textile waste management market in 2024. North America is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in textile waste management report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa.

The countries covered in the textile waste management market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Textile waste management involves the collection, sorting, recycling, and disposal of discarded textile materials. Its goal is to minimize environmental impact by diverting textile waste from landfills through reuse, recycling, or upcycling, thus conserving resources and promoting a circular economy.

The primary methods used in textile waste management include recycling, waste-to-energy, landfilling, and incineration. Recycling in this context refers to collecting, sorting, and transforming used or discarded textile materials into new fibers, yarns, or products to reduce waste, save resources, and encourage sustainable production. It handles various waste types such as post-consumer waste, post-industrial waste, pre-consumer waste, and unsold goods, across material categories like natural fibers, synthetic fibers, and blended fabrics. These recycled materials are applied in apparel, home furnishings, industrial products, and other areas, catering to end users including textile manufacturers, retailers, recyclers, and consumers.

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The textile waste management market includes revenues earned by entities by providing services such as textile waste collection, sorting, recycling, disposal, and related environmental management services. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values and are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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