Swedish firm Sodra to boost pulp mill production capacity tenfold

The new machinery will also help increase the proportion of recycled textile in the pulp, Sodra said in a media release.

The investment is a step towards the target of processing 25,000 tonnes of textile waste and offering OnceMore pulp based on Sodra’s forest raw material and 50 per cent recycled fabrics. This target has been set for 2025.

OnceMore makes it possible to convert large volumes of used cotton textiles and cotton-polyester blends into new clothing and textiles.

“The new investment in OnceMore is a major step towards our long-term ambition of creating a circular textile industry. The initiative has been highly successful since the start in 2019 and is a key element of Sodra’s innovation agenda. We think now is a good time to scale up production. Our investment will further improve textile recycling and maximise the value of the raw material from our members’ forests,” said Catrin Gustavsson, president of Sodra innovation business area.

Sodra has recently signed a long-term collaborative agreement with the global textile giant Lenzing.

“OnceMore has received a highly positive reception and the strong market demand is steadily growing. Sodra delivers regular supplies of OnceMore pulp to a number of textile manufacturers around the world. This new investment and our partnership with Lenzing will help us create world-class textile recycling and grow the business. OnceMore has the potential to transform the textile industry,” said Johannes Bogren, vice president, Sodra cell bioproducts.

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