Texfil Private Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Filatex India Limited, has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with Indeca Sporting Goods Pvt. Ltd., part of the Decathlon Group, to advance the use of high-quality recycled polyester in sports apparel.
Texfil has developed an in-house chemical recycling process based on glycolysis, designed to retain the quality of polyester. Recycled chips produced through this technology are sold under the Ecosis™ trademark. The company currently runs an 800 kg-per-day pilot plant and is establishing a commercial facility with a capacity of 26,750 MTPA, expected to be operational by September 2026.
Under the MoU, Decathlon will undertake structured trials of Ecosis™ recycled polyester chips and yarn through its network of manufacturing partners in India. The two companies will also assess mechanisms to divert suitable pre- and post-consumer polyester textile waste from Decathlon’s India sourcing ecosystem to Texfil for recycling. The agreement captures the shared intention to evaluate and scale Ecosis™ materials within Decathlon products, with the broader goal of keeping textile waste in circulation and reducing reliance on virgin resources.
“This collaboration reflects our shared commitment to circularity and sustainable material innovation. Ecosis is built on the belief that polyester textiles should not be treated as waste, and we are excited to work with Decathlon India to bring sustainable materials into mainstream sports apparel,” said Madhu Sudhan Bhageria, CMD, Filatex.
Similarly, Deepak D’Souza, Production Director for Southwest Asia at Decathlon, said the partnership aligns with the company’s focus on responsible sourcing and innovation. “The world is moving, and more and more brands are prioritising sustainability more than ever. We are very happy to see this collaboration with Ecosis and the huge positive impact it could create for our People and the Planet.”
