In a world that’s waking up to the environmental cost of fashion and synthetic textiles, innovation is the need of the hour. Enter CiCLO® Technology — a game-changing solution that’s reshaping how brands approach sustainability. And at Unitec Fibres, we’re proud to be part of this shift, transforming plastic waste into purposeful, eco-smart fibres using cutting-edge technologies like CiCLO®.
Let’s break it down.
What is CiCLO® Technology?
At its core, CiCLO® is an additive technology that makes synthetic fibres behave more like natural ones when they end up in the environment.
Usually, polyester and other synthetic fibres take hundreds of years to degrade. CiCLO® changes that. When added during the melt phase of fibre production, it embeds microscopic biodegradable spots into the fibre, allowing microbes to break it down in landfills or oceans — just as wool or cotton would.
In simpler terms: it’s a smart way to make synthetic textiles less synthetic in how they return to earth.
Why It Matters For Sustainable Brands
For brands trying to reduce their carbon footprint, CiCLO® offers a sweet spot: you get all the durability and performance benefits of polyester, without the forever footprint.
This becomes especially relevant in activewear, fashion, and home textiles where synthetic blends are often necessary but not always eco-friendly.
With CiCLO® fibres, it is possible for brands to:
- Lower microfiber pollution in oceans and water systems
- Accelerate biodegradability in managed waste environments
- Enhance their sustainability claims with real impact stories
Unitec Fibres: Driving Change with Purpose
As a leader in recycled PET fibres in India, Unitec Fibres has always believed in the power of innovation to create change. By integrating CiCLO® Technology into our product line, we’re helping brands not only recycle plastic but also reduce long-term waste impact.
From PET bottle recycling to producing fibres that are designed with end-of-life in mind, our goal is simple: turn yesterday’s waste into tomorrow’s solution — and do it in a way that’s mindful of our planet.
A Step Toward Circularity
CiCLO® doesn’t just stop at biodegradation — it fits beautifully into the larger vision of a circular textile economy. By ensuring that synthetic fibres don’t end up becoming a part of the growing microplastic problem, it brings us closer to fashion and textiles that aren’t just used and discarded, but thoughtfully designed from the very beginning.
This is 2025. And Sustainability isn’t just a buzzword – it’s a commitment. Technologies like CiCLO® show that it’s possible to make smarter, more responsible choices without compromising on said quality or performance.
At Unitec Fibres, we’re proud to be enabling this transformation, giving brands the tools they need to do better by the planet — one fibre at a time.