Parkdale Advanced Materials Acquires Full Ownership of Ciclo Technology

Parkdale Advanced Materials, Inc., a subsidiary of Parkdale, Inc. — the established textile and consumer products manufacturer — has acquired full ownership of Ciclo technology, a biodegradable textile ingredient already in active use across the active lifestyle and fashion market segments. Brands including Billabong, Black Diamond, Hanes, and Stella McCartney are among those reported to be using the technology.

What Is Ciclo Technology and Why Does It Matter

At its core, Ciclo technology is a patented biodegradable textile ingredient designed to reduce microplastic fiber persistence in the environment. The technology is integrated into polyester and nylon during the fiber manufacturing process itself, creating internal pathways within the fiber structure that enable naturally occurring microorganisms to mineralize the polymer in biologically active environments.

Microplastic fiber pollution has become a growing environmental concern across the global textile industry. Synthetic textiles are known to shed microplastic fibers during manufacturing, during regular use and care cycles, and at end-of-life — particularly when products fall outside available collection and recovery systems. Because conventional polyester and nylon are engineered specifically for durability, these fibers can persist in the environment for centuries without any meaningful degradation.

Ciclo technology addresses this problem at the fiber level, rather than at the product or disposal stage, which is what makes it distinct within the biodegradable textile space.

Expanding Parkdale’s Polymer and Fiber Portfolio

The Ciclo technology acquisition is expected to expand Parkdale’s existing polymer and fiber portfolio, as well as the company’s capacity to develop and scale next-generation solutions across textile and related markets.

Davis Warlick, Chief Operating Officer of Parkdale, said the company remains committed to investing in technologies that create measurable value for customers while addressing meaningful challenges for both the industry and the environment. He added that Ciclo fibers have the potential to address microplastic fiber persistence at meaningful scale, and that the company’s focus is now firmly on continuing to invest in the technology, developing new applications with customers, opening new markets, and broadening adoption so it can deliver greater impact.

Parkdale Advanced Materials develops and commercializes innovative textile technologies aimed at responsible manufacturing solutions and environmental impact reduction. According to the company, Ciclo technology aligns directly with that mission.

Building on an Established Presence, Reaching New Markets

The acquisition builds on Ciclo technology’s already established presence in apparel, home textiles, and hospitality textiles. Parkdale now plans to expand its reach into adjacent markets, including non-wovens for industrial and hygiene products, geotextiles, filtration, insulation, furnishings, and other materials that rely on synthetic fibers.

Ciclo polymers are reported to integrate into a wide range of synthetic fiber applications — including virgin, recycled, bio-based, and textile-to-textile feedstocks — as well as natural-fiber blends and other compatible textile technologies. This broad compatibility is central to the company’s strategy for broader market adoption.

With more than a century of textile operational excellence and an extensive manufacturing presence across the Western Hemisphere, Parkdale brings the scale and infrastructure necessary to support that growth. The company’s yarn manufacturing capabilities, technical expertise, and research and development functions give Parkdale Advanced Materials the platform to advance new technologies and products from concept development through to commercial scale.

What Comes Next for Ciclo Polymers

Cheryl Smyre, Vice President of Parkdale Advanced Materials, outlined the company’s direction following the Ciclo technology acquisition. She noted that the opportunity now is to take Ciclo technology further — both by expanding adoption among brands and supply chain partners already using the technology, and by advancing next-generation applications for markets where synthetic fibers are essential.

She also underscored that microplastic pollution is not limited to a single source or industry, and that driving meaningful, lasting change requires extending the reach of Ciclo polymers beyond traditional textile applications while accelerating innovation across industries.

The Ciclo technology acquisition positions Parkdale Advanced Materials to pursue that broader impact as it continues scaling the technology across an expanding range of end-use applications.