Hangzhou Benma signed an agreement with Ambercycle to jointly produce "T2T recycled polyester staple fiber"

Ambercycle is an ecosystem for circular textiles. Its molecular regeneration technology can transform discarded textiles into high-quality recycled polyester. Hangzhou Benma Chemical Fiber Spinning Co., Ltd. cooperates with Ambercycle to apply this advanced recycling technology to production, promote the transformation of the textile industry from the traditional linear economic model to the circular economic model , and achieve efficient use of resources and sustainable development.

On January 7, Hangzhou Benma Chemical Fiber Spinning Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as "Benma") officially held a strategic cooperation signing ceremony with Ambercycle of the United States, jointly committed to promoting the large-scale production of cycora® recycled polyester staple fiber.

Cycora® recycled polyester is Ambercycle 's first high-end material solution using waste textiles as raw materials. This cooperation will introduce Cycora® into the Chinese value chain, aiming to expand the global influence of the Cycora® brand by producing high-quality recycled short fibers to meet the growing global demand for sustainable fibers and reduce dependence on virgin resources.

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On-site speech

Xu Guoliang, Chairman of Bellamy, said: “Ambercycle’s low-carbon waste recycling technology and closed-loop waste recycling solutions have proven that it is a leader in providing materials that meet the needs of global brands. This cooperation is very important to Bellamy and will enhance our ability to provide high-quality waste recycled fibers and help global brand partners achieve sustainable development.”

Photo: Xu Guoliang, Chairman of Benma

Shay Sethi, co-founder and CEO of Ambercycle, said: "Our collaboration with Prama will enable us to expand the application of cycora® technology to conventional recycled polyester fibers and further unlock market potential. Prama's advanced production model and experience not only support our scale capabilities, but also create new ways to integrate waste recycled materials into its supply chain and products."

Photo: Shay Sethi, co-founder and CEO of Ambercycle

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Cooperation signing

At the ceremony, Benma General Manager Zhou Liying and Ambercycle Global Supply Chain Development Director Matthew Iezzi signed the cooperation agreement on behalf of both parties , which deeply combined advanced manufacturing and cutting-edge recycling technology and promoted the arrival of a new era of T2T waste-spinning recycled polyester staple fibers.

At the ceremony, Benma Chairman Xu Guoliang and Ambercycle co-founder and CEO Mr. Shay Sethi jointly unveiled the Benma & Ambercycle " Recycled Polyester Staple Fiber Joint R&D and Production Base " was officially launched.

In the future, Bellamy and Ambercycle will continue to deepen their cooperation and promote the development of T2T waste-spun recycled polyester staple fiber in the direction of multi-field, high quality and low carbon footprint, paving the way for creating more environmentally friendly fibers for global textiles.

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Introduction to Benma and Ambercycle

1 About Benma Group

Founded in 1989 and headquartered in Hangzhou, China, Benma Group is a global leading brand of low-carbon living and sustainable development solutions, and is also ranked among the top three in the global renewable and environmentally friendly cotton-shaped polyester staple fiber field. In recent years, Benma Group has been committed to developing intelligent low-carbon production lines. At present, it has 8 highly intelligent, high-performance, low-carbon and environmentally friendly new material production lines in China, with an annual production capacity of more than 180,000 tons, which can meet the market's personalized needs for a variety of varieties.

2 About Ambercycle

Ambercycle is an innovative company dedicated to circular textiles. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Los Angeles, the company is transforming the fashion industry with its leading molecular regeneration technology. Cycora® recycled polyester is the company's first high-end material solution using waste textiles as raw materials. Ambercycle's mission is to improve the relationship between humans and materials, reduce the impact of raw material mining on the environment, and promote the decarbonization of the fashion industry.