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Fashion Network
2 days ago
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Mango opens Berlin store and launches recycled Teen capsule with The Post Fiber
Mango has taken key steps in its 2024–2026 strategic plan by strengthening its international footprint and advancing its sustainability goals. The Catalan fashion company recently opened a flagship store in Berlin and invested in The Post Fiber, an emerging start-up specializing in recycling post-consumer textile waste into new fibers. Located at 88–89 Friedrichstrasse, just steps from Berlin's iconic Brandenburg Gate, the 1,100-square-meter flagship brings together Mango's Woman, Man and Kids collections. Designed under the brand's New Med concept, the space blends Mediterranean influences—natural materials, warm tones and architectural harmony—to create a sensorial experience that reflects Mango's identity. 'We're proud to strengthen our presence in Berlin—one of the world's leading fashion capitals—by uniting three of our five lines under one roof,' said Daniel López, director of expansion and franchising at Mango. 'This opening marks a significant step in our growth strategy, allowing us to deepen our connection with customers and deliver the full Mango experience in-store.' With the addition of the new flagship, Mango now operates six stores in Berlin. The brand has maintained a presence in Germany since 1996 and, by the end of 2024, had over 450 points of sale across the country. Looking ahead, Mango plans to open 10 more locations in 2025, including a new flagship in Munich and a renovated store in Hannover. The Post Fiber collaboration As part of its wider growth strategy, Mango has invested in The Post Fiber, a start-up that transforms post-consumer textile waste into new fibers. The equity investment, made through Mango StartUp Studio, also led to the launch of a capsule collection under the Teen line, featuring garments made from recycled materials. The limited-edition collection includes 10 pieces—such as T-shirts and sweatshirts—made primarily from 80% recycled fibers. Of that total, 15% comes from textile waste processed by The Post Fiber. All garments were dyed using the Pigmentura technique, which Mango says significantly reduces water and energy usage. 'Sustainability has long been a core pillar of Mango's business model—a deeply rooted commitment and a driver of transformation that we've embraced for more than 20 years,' said Andrés Fernández, Mango's director of sustainability and sourcing. 'This collaboration with The Post Fiber represents a shared ambition to reshape the fashion industry through circularity—not only to reduce environmental impact, but also to create long-term value.' As part of the agreement, Berta Moral, Mango's director of the Teen and Kids lines, will join the board of The Post Fiber. 'Collaborating with innovative start-ups like The Post Fiber allows us to increase the use of recycled fibers in our collections while also supporting the growth of businesses that are redefining the industry,' Moral said. This initiative strengthens Mango's broader sustainability roadmap, which includes a target to reach 40% recycled fibers across its collections by 2030. In the most recent fiscal year, 72% of Mango's fibers were classified as lower-impact, with 25% being recycled. Other circularity projects include the brand's work with the Retexcat initiative, which led to the release of two children's garments made entirely from recycled materials. Founded by Isak Andic in 1984, Mango currently operates in more than 120 markets with a retail network of over 2,800 points of sale. In fiscal 2024, the company posted 7.6% growth, generating €3.339 billion in revenue. Mango aims to reach €4 billion and add 500 new stores by the end of 2026.
Fashion United
24-06-2025
- Business
- Fashion United
Circulose launches Circulose Forward to facilitate the adoption of circular materials in partnership with Canopy
Swedish circular material company Circulose has partnered with global NGO Canopy to launch Circulose Forward, a solutions platform, designed to help facilitate and streamline the adoption of low-impact, Next Generation materials and products at scale. The new platform features practical tools, such as a digital materials library, price benchmarking and access to an optimized supplier network. Created to assist brands around the world in meeting their sustainability and circularity goals, the new platform also aims to build supply-chain resilience, without compromising commercial viability, quality or design. 'We're proud to support Circulose's launch of Circulose Forward,' said Nicole Rycroft, founder and executive director of Canopy in a statement. 'This platform provides practical, scalable solutions that align with both climate science and market needs. It's the kind of innovation that helps the industry leave deforestation in the past and move decisively toward a resilient, low-carbon, Next Gen future.' Key partners from Circulose Forward include Spanish fast-fashion brand Mango, the first brand to start commercially using Circulose in its collections, classic American brand Tommy Hilfiger, Spanish brand and manufacturer Bobo Choses and Tangshan Sanyou Chemical Fibre Co., the first production partner of Circulose. 'Environmental and social sustainability are a fundamental pillar of Mango's business model,' Andrés Fernández, sustainability and sourcing director at Mango, in a statement. 'The launch of Circulose Forward provides an innovative solution that aligns with our goal to exclusively use fibres with lower environmental impact by 2030 and to foster a more circular and responsible fashion ecosystem.' Thijs Maartens, VP Global Sustainability at Tommy Hilfiger, added: 'At Tommy Hilfiger, we believe the future of fashion should be circular, and we're taking steps to make it a reality launch of CIRCULOSE® Forward supports the scaling of Circulose within our collection and achieving our goal to increase our use of more innovative materials.' Circulose is a next-generation material made from cotton-rich textile waste, offering a circular alternative to virgin fibers like wood pulp or cotton. As a dissolving pulp, it enables the production of regenerated fibers, such as viscose, lyocell, modal, and acetate, while preserving quality and performance for high-end textile applications.
Fashion Value Chain
20-06-2025
- Business
- Fashion Value Chain
Mango and Circulose Unite to Scale Circular Fashion
In a pivotal move for sustainable fashion, Circulose® has announced a strategic partnership with Mango, marking the brand as the first official Scaling Partner since Circulose's factory restart. This collaboration signifies a shared commitment to drive circularity at scale and reduce fashion's dependency on virgin materials. CIRCULOSE® is a high-quality material regenerated entirely from discarded textiles. It allows brands like Mango to maintain product excellence while significantly lowering their environmental footprint. As Mango accelerates its circular transition, this partnership reinforces its broader goal of using only low-impact fibres by 2030. Jonatan Janmark, CEO of Circulose, stated, 'We're proud to partner with the forward-thinking brand Mango and support their high ambitions in circularity. Their strong commitment brings us one step closer to restarting the factory and sets a powerful example for the industry.' Andrés Fernández, Sustainability and Sourcing Director at Mango, added, 'This collaboration marks a significant step on our sustainability roadmap as we strive to exclusively use fibres with lower environmental impact by 2030. It reflects our commitment to fostering a more circular and responsible fashion ecosystem.' The partnership comes as Circulose rolls out a new pricing model developed in collaboration with Fashion for Good and Canopy, aiming to make next-gen materials more accessible. This licensing-based system includes tailored services such as supply chain orchestration, traceability, and transition planning, moving the industry from small capsule launches to large-scale implementation. As both companies work to scale circular fashion solutions, this partnership sets a strong precedent for the global fashion industry to embrace innovation and environmental accountability.
Fashion Network
20-06-2025
- Business
- Fashion Network
Mango and Circulose team up to boost textile recycling
Mango has announced a strategic partnership with Circulose to boost textile circularity within its supply chain. The Spanish fashion brand is collaborating with the Swedish company to source material made from recycled cotton. According to an official statement, Mango describes the collaboration as 'a milestone in its commitment to sustainable fashion. " Through this alliance, Mango will integrate fibers derived from Circulose pulp into its supply chain. The pulp is created using an innovative chemical process that transforms recycled cotton waste into usable raw material. The goal is to incorporate these fibers into upcoming product collections. 'This collaboration marks a major milestone in our sustainability roadmap, aligning with our goal of using only lower-impact fibers by 2030,' said Andrés Fernández, Mango's director of sustainability and sourcing. 'It reflects our commitment to fostering a more circular and responsible fashion ecosystem, where innovation and environmental stewardship go hand in hand.' Jonatan Janmark, CEO of Circulose, added: 'We're proud to welcome Mango as a circularity-scaling partner in this new chapter of Circulose. This collaboration brings us one step closer to restarting our factory. We hope it sends a strong signal for other brands to follow.' Previously known as Renewcell, Circulose is a Swedish specialist in recycling plant-based and cellulose fibers. In February 2024, Renewcell filed for bankruptcy, citing a lack of brand commitment to adopting recycled materials. Backed by investors such as H&M Group, Bestseller and Tommy Hilfiger, the company relaunched in June under the name Circulose with support from Swedish private equity firm Altor. Founded in 1984 by Isak Andic, Mango is a global fashion brand headquartered in Barcelona. It operates in over 120 markets with a network of over 2,800 stores. Its sustainability strategy focuses on transitioning to a circular model. In early 2023, Mango launched its first denim collection designed with circularity principles and partnered with Spanish textile innovator Pyratex, known for new-generation fabrics. The company is also a founding member of Re-Viste, Spain's textile scrap initiative.
Fibre2Fashion
20-06-2025
- Business
- Fibre2Fashion
Fashion brand Mango partners with Circulose to boost circular fashion
Mango, one of the leading international brands in the fashion industry, moves forward in its commitment to sustainability by becoming the first brand to partner with global leader in recycled pulp production Circulose, since its restart, to integrate material made from recycled cotton into its production chain. This collaboration marks a milestone in Mango's commitment to sustainable fashion, aligning with its long-term strategy to transition towards a circular model and to reduce environmental impact. Through this partnership, Mango will adopt fibres produced using CIRCULOSE pulp, which is made from cotton waste recycled in a chemical process. The goal is to incorporate this innovative material into its product collections ensuring full transparency and traceability throughout the supply chain. Mango partners with Circulose, becoming the first brand to use its recycled cotton-based fibres since the company's restart. This marks a key step in Mango's strategy to adopt a circular production model and reduce its environmental impact. The collaboration reinforces Mango's long-term commitment to sustainable fashion and innovation in textile recycling. 'This collaboration marks a step on our sustainability roadmap as we strive to exclusively use fibres with lower environmental impact by 2030 and reflects our commitment to fostering a more circular and responsible fashion ecosystem, where innovation and environmental stewardship go hand in hand.' affirms Mango's Sustainability and Sourcing Director, Andrés Fernández . 'We are excited to lead the way in transforming the fashion landscape and inspiring others to join us. After launching Re-Viste in Spain to assist consumers in giving their garments a second life, we are now committed to advancing recycling through our partnership with Circulose.' 'We're proud to welcome Mango as a Circularity Scaling Partner and inspired by the brand's bold ambitions' says Jonatan Janmark, CEO of Circulose . 'As part of our new strategy to deliver a full circularity solution with expanded services for committed brands, we're excited to work closely with Mango to efficiently integrate CIRCULOSE at scale into its supply chain.' CIRCULOSE is a regenerated material made from 100% discarded cotton-rich textiles that replaces the use of virgin materials such as wood pulp or cotton and helps to close the loop on textile production while maintaining high standards of quality and design CIRCULOSE is a 'dissolving pulp' that can be used to make viscose, lyocell, modal, acetate, and other types of regenerated fibres which are then spun into yarns, woven or knitted into fabrics and finally cut and sewn into new high-quality textile products. Mango's partnership with Circulose is part of the company's sustainability strategy until 2030, whose goals include fostering innovation and the use of lower impact materials, moving towards a circular textile industry, decarbonising the supply chain, and preserving worker wellbeing across the value chain. Circularity at Mango The commitment to include more sustainable fibres and more responsible processes is a key strategic pillar of Mango's value proposal. The company's sustainability strategy aims to transition towards a circular model, based on materials with a lower environmental impact and designs conceived under circularity criteria, promoting recyclability, focusing on durability or reusing patterns that result in a lower volume of waste. In early 2023, Mango launched its first denim collection designed using circularity criteria to allow the reuse and recycling of its garments after their useful life and, thus, promoting a second life for the product. That same year, celebrating World Ocean Day, Mango also joined forces with Pyratex, a Spanish textile supplier that specialises in innovative fabrics, to market a solidarity outfit made from a mixture of seaweed, wood cellulose and cotton. In addition, Mango, along with other major brands, created the Association for Textile and Footwear Waste Management, a pioneering project that positions Spain as a leader in the circular management of textile and footwear waste. Last year the organization, under the name Re-Viste, launched a pilot project which will test selective collection and recycling models in six representative municipalities in Spain with the aim to establish an efficient system that promotes reuse and recycling. In 2024, Mango also used cotton originating from regenerative agriculture in its products through a partnership with British-Indian company Materra and by the end of the year, almost 30% of Mango's garments were designed adopting circular criteria. Note: The headline, insights, and image of this press release may have been refined by the Fibre2Fashion staff; the rest of the content remains unchanged. Fibre2Fashion News Desk (RM)
