What Yibin Grace Group Co. does

Yibin Grace Group Co., Ltd. is a large-scale state-owned enterprise group headquartered in Yibin, Sichuan, China (project approved 1980, workshop operational 1987), with a core business in bio-cellulose fibers and new materials. Its commercial platform is viscose filament and staple fiber manufacturing, with disclosed subsidiary capacities of 80,000 tons/year in spun yarn, 50,000 tons/year in Regracell® recycled viscose, 50,000 tonnes/year in newly commissioned Lyocell, 10,000+ tons/year in recycled cellulose filament, and 4,000 tons/year in tung oil. The company has built a distinctive position as the world's first industrial-scale producer of both recycled cellulose filament yarn (30% Circulose®) and recycled staple fiber (50% Circulose®), in collaboration with Swedish partner Renewcell and Dutch distributor Ekman Group.

Its revenue model is B2B hardware sales: viscose rayon filament yarn, viscose staple fiber, embroidery thread, raffia, spun yarn (10-60 counts), spunlace nonwovens, tung oil, and four branded fiber products — Gracell®, Gracell Cotton™, Regracell®, and Ecosliya® — sold direct to global fashion brands and textile manufacturers. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and appears to be quote-based enterprise contracting. Customer concentration sits with named partners such as SHEIN (Regracell® global range inclusion via evoluSHEIN X Anitta, 2024), High Fashion Group (closed-loop waste cotton textile recycling agreement, March 2024), Advance Denim (Gracell® × Circulose® denim collection, 2023), and Impetus Portugal (ISPO Award 2023 winning tank top). Distribution combines direct enterprise sales with the Ekman Group trading partnership and active presence at China International Textile & Yarn Exhibition, ISPO Munich, and Kingpins Amsterdam.

Sustainability is the central operating thesis. Grace holds FSC-COC, OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100, MADE IN GREEN, STeP by OEKO-TEX®, Higg FEM 3.0, ZDHC MMCF, and RCS certifications, and was the first Chinese fiber producer to secure PAS2060 carbon-neutral certification (December 2023) at subsidiary Yibin Grace Textile. The company achieved Canopy's highest 'Dark Green Shirt' rating with 32 buttons in 2024, 30 in 2023, and 29 in 2022. Beyond viscose and recycled viscose, Grace is now deploying into Lyocell (October 2024), T2T textile-to-textile recycling pilot (April 2025), and TextileGenesis™ blockchain traceability with proprietary molecular tracer fiber identification technology, supporting claimed environmental metrics such as Circulose®'s 90% water reduction and 5 tonnes lower carbon per tonne of fiber versus conventional inputs.

Name

Yibin Grace Group Co.

Legal name

Yibin Grace Group Co., Ltd.

Website

https://en.cn-grace.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Yibin Grace Group Co., Ltd. is a Chinese state-owned enterprise group headquartered in Yibin, Sichuan, manufacturing bio-cellulose fibers (viscose filament and staple, recycled Circulose® products, Gracell®, Regracell®, Ecosliya®, and new Lyocell capacity) for sale to global fashion brands and textile manufacturers under B2B enterprise contracts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Bio-cellulose fibers and regenerated cellulose materials

NAICS

Artificial and Synthetic Fibers and Filaments Manufacturing (32522), Fiber, Yarn, and Thread Mills (313110), Nonwoven Fabric Mills (31323), Textile Mills (313)

SIC

Textile Mill Products (2200), Plastic Material, Synth Resin/Rubber, Cellulos (No Glass) (2820), Miscellaneous Fabricated Textile Products (2390)

akta.pro primary industry

Bio-based Textiles & Fibers (lyocell/viscose, cellulose filament, nonwovens) (IMAMALAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Man-Made Fiber Manufacturing (Polyester/Nylon/Acrylic/Viscose) (IMAOAAAB), Bio-based Materials & Fibers (e.g., cellulose derivatives, lignin-based materials, nanocellulose) (EUAAAIAD), Cellulose-Based Biodegradable Materials (cellulose films, fibers, derivatives) (IMAEAOAE), Regenerated & Recycled Fiber Production (rPET/rNylon/Regenerated Cellulose) (IMAOAMAD), Biobased, Compostable & Low-Impact Material Innovation (Bio-polymers/Dope Dyeing) (IMAOAMAM), Biodegradable Fibers & Nonwovens (industrial textiles, wipes) (IMAEAOAG), Nonwoven Fabric Mills (Spunbond/Meltblown/Needle-punched) (IMAOABAC)

Keywords

• Viscose fiber production
• Recycled cellulose fiber
• Bio-cellulose materials
• Man-made cellulosic fibers
• Sustainable textile manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Yibin

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Bio-cellulose Fiber Manufacturing: Manufacturing and selling of bio-cellulose fibers including viscose rayon filament yarn, viscose staple fiber, spun yarn, and recycled fiber products. Revenue generated from B2B sales to fashion brands, textile manufacturers, and retailers globally.
2. Tung Oil Production: Production and supply of tung oil (China wood oil) with 4,000 tons annual capacity. Tung oil is used as a drying oil for water-resistant finishes in various applications.
3. Spunlace Nonwovens: Production of spunlace nonwovens for various industrial and consumer applications.
4. Recycled Cellulose Products: Premium recycled fiber products including Regracell®, Gracell Cotton™, and Ecosliya® sold to sustainable fashion brands with higher margins due to sustainability positioning.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Yibin Grace manufactures bio-cellulose fibers including viscose rayon filament yarn, viscose staple fiber, viscose embroidery thread, viscose raffia, spun yarn, spunlace nonwovens, and tung oil. Its flagship branded products include Regracell® (recycled viscose using Circulose® pulp), Gracell® (high-tenacity bio-based fiber), Gracell Cotton™ (cotton-like UV-protective fiber), and Ecosliya® (eco-friendly viscose staple fiber), serving global fashion brands, textile manufacturers, and industrial customers with a focus on sustainability and circular economy solutions.

Product overview

Yibin Grace Group Co. is a large-scale state-owned enterprise group in the bio-cellulose fiber and new materials industry. The company operates a diversified product portfolio organized around its core textile manufacturing capabilities. The main product categories include Recycled Fiber, Viscose Rayon Filament Yarn, Viscose Rayon Embroidery Thread, Viscose Raffia, Viscose Staple Fiber, Spun Yarn, Spunlace Nonwovens, and Tung Oil. Under its branded fiber products, the company offers Gracell® (high-tenacity bio-based fiber), Gracell Cotton™ (cotton-like bio-based fiber), Regracell® (recycled viscose using Circulose® pulp), and Ecosliya® (eco-friendly viscose staple fiber). The company has recently expanded into Lyocell fiber production with a 50,000 tonnes annual capacity project. Grace positions itself as a 'global sustainable fashion solution provider' with a focus on recycled and low-carbon textile products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Gracell®: High-strength bio-based fiber made from 100% pure wood pulp with high tenacity and good softness, widely used in denim fabrics, knitting, home textiles, and woven clothing.
• Gracell Cotton™
• Regracell®
• Ecosliya®

Products and services

• Recycled Fiber Recycled cellulose fiber products made from waste cotton materials, reducing natural cotton/wood consumption and improving cellulose recycling efficiency. Sold to textile manufacturers and fashion brands globally.
• Viscose Rayon Filament Yarn Viscose rayon filament yarn produced using traditional bio-based fiber process, with options for recycled Circulose® pulp content (including 30% Circulose® variants). Sold to textile manufacturers and brand customers.
• Viscose Rayon Embroidery Thread Specialty viscose rayon embroidery thread for embroidery applications.
• Viscose Raffia Viscose raffia fiber for textile and craft applications.
• Viscose Staple Fiber Short-length viscose fibers used in spinning and textile manufacturing, available with recycled content up to 50% Circulose® pulp. Includes the Gracell® x CIRCULOSE® variant supplied for Advance Denim.
• Spun Yarn Spun yarn products using cellulose fiber as basic raw material, including siro-compact and vortex spun variants with product range of 10-60 counts. Annual capacity of 80,000 tons at Yibin Grace Textile Co., Ltd.
• Spunlace Nonwovens Spunlace nonwoven fabrics for medical/health materials and various industrial and consumer applications.
• Tung Oil Tung oil (China wood oil) drying oil used as a natural water-resistant finish for boats, wooden objects, stone finishing, timber flooring, furniture, bee hives, and ink/paint applications. Annual capacity of 4,000 tons.
• Gracell® High-Tenacity Bio-Based Fiber High-strength bio-based fiber brand made from 100% pure wood pulp with high fiber tenacity and silk-like softness. Widely used in denim fabrics, knitting, home textiles, and woven clothing.
• Gracell Cotton™ Novel high-tenacity bio-based fiber brand made from 100% environmental-friendly wood pulp with cotton-like texture and luster, featuring an ultraviolet-proof function. Mainly used in knitting, home textiles, denim, and linen.
• Regracell® Recycled Viscose Recycled viscose range made using Circulose® recycled pulp (30% for filament yarn, 50% for staple fiber) and FSC-certified wood pulp. Features recyclability, biodegradability, low carbon footprint, comfort and moisture absorption. Sold to sustainable fashion brands including SHEIN, High Fashion Group, Advance Denim, and Impetus Portugal.
• Ecosliya® Environmentally Friendly Viscose Staple Fiber Environmentally friendly viscose staple fiber made from green, sustainable, traceable forests and bamboo forests. Certified by Higg FEM3.0, OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100, and MADE IN GREEN. Features low carbon footprint, natural degradability, softness, moisture absorption, breathability, and skin-friendliness.
• Lyocell Fiber Green and low-carbon new Lyocell fiber material produced at industrial scale (50,000 tonnes annual capacity) using a closed-loop solvent process. Represents Yibin Grace's expansion into next-generation regenerated cellulosic fiber production.
• T2T (Textile-to-Textile) Waste Textile Recycling Production Line Textile-to-Textile (T2T) waste textile recycling production line converting textile waste into recycled pulp, fibers, and yarns. Operated by Sichuan Grace Fiber Technology Co., Ltd., it enables full-industry-chain high-value recycling of textile waste at scale.

Quantifiable outcome

• Carbon footprint of bamboo pulp is more than 30% lower than traditional wood pulp
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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App detail

Integration2 records

AI capability2 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• High Fashion GroupflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2024Signed cooperation agreement March 2024 to jointly create fashion closed-loop through recycling of waste cotton textiles and market promotion. High Fashion Group is a world-renowned silk textile and apparel enterprise listed on Hong Kong Stock Exchange since 1992.
• Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2023First to sign Fashion Forever Green Pact in 2023 at FSC Asia-Pacific Summit. Launched FSC-certified fibers and yarns achieving full traceability. Partnership promotes responsible forest management and sustainable sourcing.
• RenewcellcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Strategic partnership for Circulose® recycled pulp supply and joint product development. In 2021, first globally to use 100% Circulose® pulp to produce recycled cellulose filament products. Expanded to 30% Circulose® in filament yarn and 50% in staple fiber production. Grace is the only company in the world producing both recycled filament yarn and recycled staple fiber using Circulose®.
• Ekman GroupcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2021Exclusive trading partner facilitating international business development. Connects Grace with Renewcell's brand partners globally and enables distribution of Circulose®-based products to international markets.
• CanopycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnvironmental organization partnership for forest conservation. Grace actively participates in CanopyStyle initiatives, forest protection activities, and achieved highest 'Dark Green Shirt' ratings. Canopy visits Grace facilities annually for audits and collaborated since 2020.
• China Textile Information CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic cooperation signed March 2023 for development and terminal application of Gracell products. China Textile Information Center provides expert think tank, basic research, and industrial resources to promote Grace's star products.
• Textile ExchangeminorOthersGlobal nonprofit membership creating leaders in preferred fiber and materials industry. Membership supports accelerating use of preferred fibers across global textile industry.
• Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals (ZDHC)minorOthersMulti-stakeholder organization with over 170 contributors working to eliminate harmful chemicals from global supply chain. Grace implements ZDHC MMCF Wastewater Guidelines.
• Higg (SAC)minorOthersTechnology platform membership helping measure and improve sustainability across carbon, water, energy, social, and labor impacts. Grace completed Higg FEM 3.0 certification.
• TextileGenesis™coreTechnology or IntegrationBlockchain-enabled supply chain traceability platform using Fibercoin™ for material accounting. Provides radical transparency from fiber to retail ensuring authenticity and provenance of sustainable textiles.
• OEKO-TEX®minorOthersInternational Environmental Textile and Leather Association certification. Grace products certified STANDARD 100 and MADE IN GREEN by OEKO-TEX®.
• Climate Stewardship 30·60 Net Zero Accelerating PlanminorOthersChina National Textile and Apparel Council initiative launched June 2021. Grace joined to promote climate innovation action with commitment to 30% carbon emission reduction per unit by 2030 and carbon neutral by 2055.
• SHEINcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal online fashion retailer added Regracell® to its global product range for the first time, launching evoluSHEIN X Anitta collection with 22 models. Represents major brand partnership for sustainable fashion.
• Advance DenimcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on sustainable denim collection featuring Viscose Staple fiber Gracell® x CIRCULOSE® presented at Kingpins Amsterdam. Advance Denim committed to over 90% 'green' fibers in product line by 2023.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Emerging players

• Saentis Textiles: Lyocell filament producer with comparable technology to Grace's new Lyocell project. Comparable in targeting premium textile markets with cellulosic filament and competing for same brand customers.
• Spinnova: Finnish sustainable fiber technology company producing wood-based fibers without harmful chemicals. Comparable as a sustainability-positioned MMCF peer targeting fashion brands with circular-economy credentials.
• Renewcell: Swedish producer of Circulose® recycled dissolving pulp from textile waste. Grace's primary upstream partner for Regracell® and a critical supply-chain peer in the textile-to-textile recycling economy; comparable via Circular /Fashion brand linkages.

Direct peers

• Lenzing AG: Austrian-listed global leader in cellulosic fibers (Lyocell/Tencel, viscose, modal) with strong sustainability branding. Most directly comparable to Grace across viscose, Lyocell, and recycled-cellulose portfolios and competing for the same fashion-brand customers.
• Tangshan Sanyou Chemical Industries: Large Chinese integrated viscose producer and one of Grace's largest domestic competitors. Comparable in viscose staple fiber manufacturing for textile and nonwoven end uses, with a Chinese cost-base advantage.
• Sateri: China-headquartered viscose and Lyocell producer and the world's largest viscose staple fiber producer, owned by RGE. Directly competes with Grace in viscose and is also expanding into Lyocell and recycled cellulosics.
• Aditya Birla Group (Birla Cellulose): Indian conglomerate's cellulosic fiber arm (Birla Cellulose / Liva) is one of the world's largest MMCF producers, including viscose, modal, and lyocell. Comparable in scale and product breadth to Grace, with a global brand-licensing model (Liva) targeting the same fashion customers.
• Fulida Group Holdings: Chinese viscose staple fiber producer with significant domestic and export shipments. Directly comparable viscose product mix and end-customer base, particularly in nonwoven and apparel yarn applications.

Regional players

• Shandong Yamei New Materials: Chinese viscose and functional fiber producer serving domestic apparel and nonwoven markets. Comparable in viscose production and scale though focused primarily on the Chinese market, unlike Grace's global brand partnerships.

Broad incumbents

• Eastman Chemical Company (Naia Renew): U.S. chemical incumbent producing Naia cellulosic filament and Naia Renew (50% recycled content) for fashion brands. Comparable in offering cellulosic filament with recycled variants, competing in the same premium fashion-fiber segment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance12 records

Revenue estimate

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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