Recover And Intradeco Launch Joint Venture For Recycled Cotton In Americas

Recover, a leading materials science company and global producer of sustainable, high-quality recycled cotton fibre and blends, has announced a strategic joint venture with Intradeco, a global vertical manufacturing group known for its high-quality apparel across diverse categories. The partnership aims to revolutionize textile production in the western hemisphere by establishing a new recycled cotton fibre facility in El Salvador.

Set to begin operations in 2025, the joint venture marks a major milestone in both companies’ commitment to sustainability and innovation. Initially, shredding activities will be managed from Recover’s facility in Spain, with full operations launching from the new Central American plant thereafter.

“We are thrilled to partner with Intradeco to bring our sustainable textile solutions to the Americas and address the increasing demand for nearshoring in the region,” said Anders Sjöblom, CEO of Recover. “This joint venture is another step in our journey to enable large-scale sustainable change in fashion through business value and inspiration.”

Located strategically in El Salvador, the facility will benefit from proximity to local textile waste streams and regional production hubs. This will allow for cost-efficient operations, faster lead times and a reduced carbon footprint. The initiative also supports growing nearshoring trends in the CAFTA region, where many global brands are shifting production in response to evolving trade dynamics. Additionally, it is expected to simplify compliance with the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) for U.S. textile and apparel manufacturers.

Recover will contribute its proprietary technology and expertise in producing low-impact, high-quality recycled cotton fibre, while Intradeco brings its extensive manufacturing capabilities and market access in the region.

“Intradeco is excited to partner with Recover to enhance our production capabilities and deliver high-quality, recycled products at scale to our customers,” said Jaime Miguel, CEO of Intradeco. “This partnership represents a significant step forward in our commitment to sustainability.”