The company will increase production of Jirecell, a viscose filament yarn made from 70% FSC-certified wood and 30% recycled cotton Circulose pulp, to an annual capacity of 10,000 t, with potential for a further 10,000 t per year thereafter. Additionally, JLC will commence commercial-scale production of Reboocel, a staple fibre made with 70% FSC-certified bamboo and 30% post-consumer recycled bamboo from furniture, targeting an annual output of 30,000 t.

JLC has stated its intention to increase the share of recycled content in Jirecell to 50% by 2028, as part of a growing effort to reduce reliance on forest-derived virgin fibre. “Scaling Next Gen MMCF is essential to making the viscose and filament supply chains more resilient and reducing pressure on the world’s forests,” said Nicole Rycroft, Founder and Executive Director of Canopy. “Jilin Chemical Fiber’s latest Next Gen expansions are a positive signal of growing momentum within the sector. We look forward to continued progress in bringing circular, low-impact alternatives to market at the scale this moment demands.”

Jilin Chemical Fiber has worked with Canopy since 2019 and was awarded a Dark Green Shirt in the 2024 Hot Button Report, which evaluates MMCF producers on their forest sourcing practices and uptake of Next Gen Solutions. The company is assessed as low risk for sourcing from Ancient and Endangered Forests, and maintains a total annual production capacity of 210,000 t.