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Usha Yarns Plans The Next Big Leap In Recycled Textiles

• By  Textile Excellence
• July 21, 2026

For Anurag Gupta, Managing Director, Usha Yarns Ltd., Bharat Tex is much more than an exhibition. It is where the textile industry comes together, business conversations happen and new opportunities take shape.

"I believe this is a very important event. It is the only textile trade event in the country and in this region at this scale. It brings together the entire textile ecosystem under one roof, showcasing the strength and capabilities of the Indian industry," he says.

"Bharat Tex means business. That is why you see company owners and top management here, not just their teams," he adds.

That business environment reflects Usha Yarns’ own growth journey. After nearly a decade of building its recycled yarn ecosystem, the company is now entering its next phase with new products, increased capacity and a wider sustainability focus.

Recycling moves into the mainstream

The recycled yarn market has changed dramatically over the past few years. What started as a niche segment is now finding wider acceptance among brands and manufacturers.

"The journey has definitely become easier. The technologies are available today and the recycling ecosystem has matured significantly," says Gupta.

For almost ten years, Usha Yarns has worked with waste generators to create a more organised supply chain for textile waste. The company has helped partners identify, segregate and manage waste better, making recycling more efficient and commercially viable. "We have trained various units to identify and sort waste, and they also find it profitable," he explains.

Customer interest has also moved beyond experimentation. "A couple of years ago our customers were running pilots. Today many of them have scaled up to full commercial production," Gupta says.

Expanding capacity, products and possibilities

With demand growing, Usha Yarns is preparing for a major capacity expansion. "We are planning to double our daily production capacity," says Gupta.

The company is also expanding its product range with several new launches at Bharat Tex. Moving beyond recycled polyester, Usha Yarns is developing recycled cotton yarns, blends of mechanically recycled fibres with virgin cotton, and even 100% cotton products.

"We are expanding our product portfolio quite aggressively," Gupta says.

The company is also strengthening its ring-spun offerings and expanding capabilities in the knitting segment.

Building the next recycling ecosystem

While chemical recycling is gaining attention, Usha Yarns remains focused on its core strength, mechanical recycling. "We are planning to explore post-consumer waste, but we will continue to focus on mechanical recycling because that is our strength," Gupta explains.

He believes collaboration will be key to building the next phase of recycling. "Whenever you begin something new, it looks difficult. But once people start working together, ecosystems begin to respond and fall into place," he says.

As recycled materials still represent only a small share of global textiles, Gupta sees significant opportunity ahead.

"Demand continues to exceed supply. We are not completely insulated from global developments, but I would not describe the impact on our business as significant," he adds.

With new products, bigger capacity and deeper recycling expertise, Usha Yarns is gearing up for the next big chapter in sustainable textiles.

For Anurag Gupta, Managing Director, Usha Yarns Ltd., Bharat Tex is much more than an exhibition. It is where the textile industry comes together, business conversations happen and new opportunities take shape. "I believe this is a very important event. It is the only textile trade event in the country and in this region at this scale. It brings together the entire textile ecosystem under one roof, showcasing the strength and capabilities of the Indian industry," he says. "Bharat Tex means business. That is why you see company owners and top management here, not just their teams," he adds.