Cotton Loop Bangladesh Impact Cluster launched in Bangladesh

From the report

A three-year Dutch-Bangladeshi initiative will connect regenerative cotton farming, garment waste recovery and fiber-to-fiber recycling to advance circularity across Bangladesh’s textile value chain. Bangladesh’s transition towards a circular textile industry has gained momentum with the launch of the Cotton Loop Bangladesh Impact Cluster, a three-year initiative connecting regenerative cotton cultivation with garment waste recovery and fiber-to-fiber recycling.

Formally launched in Dhaka on 4 November 2026, the initiative brings together international brands, textile manufacturers, recycling specialists, technology providers and research institutions from Bangladesh and the Netherlands. Its primary objective is to demonstrate how cotton can pass through successive production and recycling cycles while retaining its quality and commercial value, targeting two complete recycling cycles by 2029.

Led by Raddis Cotton, the consortium includes Dutch partners Zeeman, Company Fits, Avans University of Applied Sciences and Common Era, alongside Bangladesh-based Reverse Resources. Advance Consulting and Clean & Unique are supporting the project as subcontractors. The initiative is funded by the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO).