Circular Systems SPC

What Circular Systems SPC does

Circular Systems SPC is a Los Angeles-based materials science company that converts two distinct waste streams — post-industrial and post-consumer textile waste, and agricultural crop residues — into fiber, yarn, and fabric inputs for the fashion industry. The company operates three proprietary platforms: Texloop, which uses a Lightest Touch mechanical recycling process to produce RCOT (Recycled Cotton) fiber with preserved fiber length; Agraloop, which uses DryRefined and Refined+ processes to convert hemp, flax, pineapple, banana, and sugarcane residues into BioFibre natural staple fiber; and Orbital Hybrid Yarn, which combines natural and recycled fibers for performance textile applications. Production is concentrated in Texloop facilities in Portugal and France and is augmented by a global licensed manufacturing network spanning spinning mills, fabric mills, and denim producers across EMEA, South Asia, East Asia, and North America.

The company's business model rests on three revenue streams: technology licensing royalties from mills producing Texloop and Agraloop products under Circular Systems' proprietary processes; direct sales of recycled cotton fiber, BioFibre yarns, and finished fabrics to fashion brands; and contract recycling and closed-loop consulting services activated per project. Customers include major fashion brands and retailers such as H&M, Nike, Converse, COS, GirlfriendCollective, Madewell, Outerknown, Arket, and Champion, alongside textile mills across the licensing network. Distribution combines direct B2B enterprise sales with branded sub-brands (Texloop, Agraloop, Orbital, Refibertech) and a partner-branded FibreTrace traceability layer for physical and blockchain-secured supply chain verification.

The company is privately held and registered as a Social Purpose Corporation in California, with wholly-owned operating subsidiaries in the Netherlands, Canada, and China. Cumulative disclosed funding totals approximately $9.1 million across 2018-2020, supplemented by a strategic investment from Danish retailer Bestseller in 2021 and a 300,000-euro H&M Foundation Global Change Award grant in 2018. Certifications include ISCC+, GOTS, GRS, and OCS across relevant product lines. The company has shipped 802,776 kg of Texloop RCOT recycled cotton to date and trades under multiple registered trademarks, with no public revenue disclosures available.

Name

Circular Systems SPC

Legal name

Circular Systems S.P.C.

Website

https://circularsystems.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Circular Systems SPC is a Los Angeles-based materials science company that converts textile waste and agricultural crop residues into recycled cotton fiber, BioFibre natural fibers, and hybrid yarns for fashion brands, monetizing through technology licensing, direct fiber/yarn/fabric sales, and contract recycling services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Recycled and Regenerative Textile Materials

NAICS

Fiber, Yarn, and Thread Mills (31311), Textile Product Mills (314), Broadwoven Fabric Mills (313210)

SIC

Textile Mill Products (2200), Wholesale-Apparel, Piece Goods & Notions (5130)

akta.pro primary industry

Regenerated & Recycled Fiber Production (rPET/rNylon/Regenerated Cellulose) (IMAOAMAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Biobased, Compostable & Low-Impact Material Innovation (Bio-polymers/Dope Dyeing) (IMAOAMAM), Textile-to-Textile Feedstock Preparation (De-trimming/De-buttoning/De-zipping/Contaminant Removal) (IMAOAMAE), Textile & Apparel Recycling and Sorting (Non-E-waste) (BPALADAL)

Keywords

• Recycled cotton fibers
• Agricultural waste fiber
• Sustainable textile materials
• Hybrid yarn technology
• Textile recycling technology

Headquarters

HQ city

Los Angeles

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Technology Licensing: Licensing agreements with textile mills and manufacturers (e.g., Nishat Mills global licensing agreement) to produce Texloop RCOT and Agraloop BioFibre products using Circular Systems' proprietary processes.
2. Fiber, Yarn & Fabric Sales: Direct sale of recycled cotton fibers (RCOT), BioFibre yarns, and fabrics to fashion brands. Products include ring-spun and open-end yarns in various counts, knit and woven fabrics.
3. Contract Recycling Services: Closed-loop strategy and contract recycling programs activated on per-project basis with 360-degree consulting services for textile recovery.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Circular Systems SPC transforms textile waste and agricultural crop residues into high-value recycled and regenerative fiber, yarn, and fabric products for the fashion industry. Its core offerings are the Texloop mechanical recycling platform producing RCOT recycled cotton, the Agraloop platform producing BioFibre natural fibers from crop residues, and the proprietary Orbital Hybrid Yarn technology, all supported by FibreTrace supply-chain traceability. Revenue is generated through licensing of these technologies to textile mills, direct sale of fiber/yarn/fabric to fashion brands, and contract recycling programs.

Product overview

Circular Systems SPC is a materials science company offering a portfolio of circular and regenerative textile solutions. The company operates three core waste-to-fiber platforms: Texloop (mechanical textile recycling producing RCOT recycled cotton fiber, yarn, and fabric), Agraloop (converting agricultural crop residues into BioFibre natural fiber), and Orbital Hybrid Yarn technology. These platforms are enhanced with FibreTrace traceability technology providing physical and digital supply chain transparency. Texloop production is concentrated in European factories (Portugal and France), while Agraloop processes include DryRefined (waterless European processing) and Refined+ techniques. The company also offers RFLAX Recycled Linen Fiber under development.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Texloop: Recycled cotton fiber, yarn and fabric platform using Lightest Touch mechanical recycling process to preserve fiber quality for next-generation recycled materials.
• Agraloop
• Orbital
• Refibertech

Products and services

• Texloop Texloop is a fiber brand delivering consistent-quality recycled cotton through Circular Systems' "Lightest Touch" mechanical recycling process. It processes post-industrial and post-consumer textile waste into RCOT (Recycled Cotton) fiber, yarn, and fabric with full traceability via physical and digital tracers; production facilities are operated through Refibertech in Portugal and France.
• Agraloop BioFibre Agraloop is a waste-to-fiber platform that converts agricultural crop residues (from hemp, flax, pineapple, banana, sugarcane, and other food crops) into textile-grade natural fibers called BioFibre. It uses DryRefined (waterless) and Refined+ processing techniques to produce natural staple fibers from crop leftovers for fashion and apparel applications.
• Orbital Hybrid Yarn Proprietary hybrid yarn technology that combines natural and recycled fibers to produce natural-fiber-rich performance textiles for apparel applications.
• FibreTrace Traceability FibreTrace is a physical-and-digital traceability technology integrated with Texloop and Agraloop products. It provides supply-chain mapping from fiber to retail with blockchain security, real-time verification (FibreTrace MAPPED and FibreTrace VERIFIED), and Zapier API integration for external system connectivity.
• RCOT Recycled Cotton Texloop's recycled cotton fiber product line. RCOT recycled cotton is a high-quality, consistent recycled cotton fiber used in knit and woven fabrics; available in quality tiers including RCOT Primo (both GRS and GOTS certified) and RCOT Classic.
• Agraloop BioFibre (Hemp and Flax) Agraloop's natural fiber product line derived from agricultural crop residues. Available as Hemp BioFibre (from oilseed hemp and CBD hemp) and Flax BioFibre, with DryRefined and Refined+ processing options.
• Contract Recycling & Closed-Loop Services Closed-loop strategy and contract recycling programs activated on a per-project basis with 360-degree consulting services for textile recovery, available to fashion brands and textile manufacturers seeking circular material solutions.

Quantifiable outcome

• 802,776 kg Texloop RCOT Recycled Cotton shipped to date
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

27 partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• FibreTracecoreTechnology or Integration · 1 March 2023Partnership to implement physical traceability technology into Texloop recycled cotton on a global scale. Provides 20/20 vision of supply chain from raw fiber to store. Aims to help retailers move ahead of EU regulations requiring increased environmental accountability.
• Ficus InnovationsflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Premium knits collection collaboration combining Agraloop BioFibre from European CBD Hemp crop residues with Ficus Innovations natural dye processing. Created one of the most premium knits collections using purest natural resources while reducing environmental impacts. Products include French Terry, Pique, Fleece, and Jersey fabrics in various colors using plant-based dyes.
• H&MflagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 April 2022H&M partnered with Circular Systems for 'Cherish Waste' sustainable fashion exhibit in New York City. H&M uses Agraloop BioFibre and Texloop RCOT in collections including Innovation Stories Science Collection and Conscious Exclusive collections.
• Fashion for GoodcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2022Fashion for Good launched 'Untapped Agricultural Waste Project' to validate and scale technologies that transform agricultural waste into sustainable textile fibers. Validates Agraloop technology for commercial scaling.
• Nishat MillscoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 1 December 2021Global licensing agreement to increase production of Texloop RCOT Primo recycled cotton and Agraloop BioFibre yarns in South Asia. Partnership increases production capacity to better fulfill mass orders for customers across the globe.
• Tintex TextilescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2021Partnership to launch premium knits collection designed with Texloop RCOT Primo high-quality recycled cotton yarns using Tintex's Colorau Natural Dyeing process. Combines recycled cotton with natural dyes.
• Belda LlorenscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEMEA yarn spinner/distributor partner based in Banyeres de Mariola, Spain. Produces and distributes Texloop and Agraloop yarns.
• InovafilcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEMEA yarn spinner/distributor partner based in Vila Nova de Famalicao, Portugal. Produces and distributes Texloop and Agraloop yarns.
• Karacasu TekstilcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEMEA yarn spinner/distributor partner based in Istanbul, Turkey. Licensed spinner for Agraloop BioFibre yarns. Produces compact ring-spun yarns blended with organic cotton and TENCEL.
• RefibertechcoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerLicensed manufacturing partner operating Texloop recycling and production facilities in Portugal and France. Produces RCOT recycled cotton fiber, yarn, and fabric with full traceability.
• Nishat MillscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSouth Asia manufacturing partner based in Lahore, Pakistan. Global licensing agreement holder for Texloop and Agraloop production.
• Kay & EmmscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSouth Asia manufacturing partner based in Faisalabad, Pakistan. Produces Texloop RCOT fabrics including jersey knits.
• Shafi TexcelcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSouth Asia manufacturing partner based in Raiwind, Pakistan. Produces Texloop RCOT woven fabrics including plain weave and twill.
• Artistic MillinerscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSouth Asia manufacturing partner based in Karachi, Pakistan. Part of the system partner network.
• Naveena GroupcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSouth Asia manufacturing partner based in Karachi, Pakistan. Produces Agraloop BioFibre denim fabrics including Hilton, Binse, and Parco lines.
• Laguna Enviro FabricscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUSA manufacturing partner based in Vernon, California. Part of the system partner network for North American production.
• Tintex TextilescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEMEA fabric mill partner based in Campos, V.N. de Cerveira, Portugal. Produces sustainable fabrics including Texloop and Agraloop products with natural dyeing capabilities.
• ATBcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEMEA fabric mill partner based in Mariz, Portugal. Part of the manufacturing partner network.
• RDDcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEMEA fabric mill partner based in Barcelos, Portugal. Part of the manufacturing partner network.
• NGS MalhascoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEMEA fabric mill partner based in Barcelos, Portugal. Part of the manufacturing partner network.
• Somelos TecidoscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEMEA fabric mill partner based in Ronfe, Portugal. Part of the manufacturing partner network.
• AcatelcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEMEA fabric mill partner based in Barcelos, Portugal. Part of the manufacturing partner network.
• BardazzicoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEMEA fabric mill partner based in Prato, Italy. Part of the manufacturing partner network.
• UslucancoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEMEA fabric mill partner based in Istanbul, Turkey. Produces Texloop and Agraloop fabrics including jersey, rib, and fleece.
• Akin TekstilcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEMEA fabric mill partner based in Istanbul, Turkey. Produces Texloop RCOT twill fabrics.
• AtatekscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEMEA fabric mill partner based in Denizli, Turkey. Produces Texloop RCOT twill fabrics with REFIBRA.
• Zorlu TekstilcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEMEA fabric mill partner based in Istanbul, Turkey. Part of the manufacturing partner network.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Renewcell (Circulose): Swedish chemical-recycling company producing Circulose dissolving-grade pulp from 100% textile waste, directly comparable to Circular Systems' Texloop recycled cotton platform. Both serve fashion brands with recycled cellulose feedstocks at scale, competing for the same brand sustainability budgets.
• Infinited Fiber Company: Finnish fibre-regeneration company converting textile waste into Infinna viscose-grade cellulose fibre. Directly comparable to Texloop in technology approach and target customer base of fashion brands seeking recycled fibre inputs.
• Worn Again Technologies: UK-based polymer recycling company processing polyester-cotton textile waste into PET and cellulose feedstocks. Competes directly with Texloop in the textile-to-textile recycling category and serves overlapping brand customers.
• Spinnova: Finnish fibre producer converting wood pulp and agricultural waste into textile-grade fibre without harmful chemicals. Comparable to Agraloop's agricultural-residue-to-fibre proposition and targets the same sustainable fashion brand customer segment.
• Evrnu: US-based textile regeneration company producing NuCycl regenerated cellulose fibre from cotton textile waste. Co-investee with Circular Systems in Bestseller's 2021 circularity investment, serving the same brand partners with recycled cotton alternative.
• Re&Up (by Marchi & Fildi): Italian textile-to-textile recycling platform under Marchi & Fildi, converting cotton and wool waste into recycled yarns for fashion brands. Direct competitor in the recycled cotton/yarn category serving the same European brand customer base.
• Nature Coatings: US bio-based coatings company producing wood-waste-derived pigment alternatives; co-investee with Circular Systems in Bestseller's 2021 circularity initiative. Comparable in materials-science circularity positioning and target customer base.
• Aquafil (Econyl): Italian synthetic-fibre producer and owner of Econyl, a recycled nylon fibre made from ocean plastics and textile waste. Competes for fashion-brand sustainable-fibre mandates with comparable positioning around circular materials and traceability.
• Sonovia: Israeli materials-science company developing sustainable textile finishing and ultrasonic-dyeing technologies. Comparable to Circular Systems in the broader sustainable-textile-materials space, though focused on finishing rather than fibre production.

Broad incumbents

• Lenzing: Austrian large-scale sustainable fibre producer (Tencel, Lenzing Ecovero) made from wood pulp with closed-loop solvent recovery. A broad incumbent offering overlapping sustainable fibre products to the same fashion-brand customers, but at vastly larger scale and with broader portfolio beyond recycled inputs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks2 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds3 records

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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