Parkdale Mills Acquires CiCLO® Technology

Acquisition expands Parkdale's investment in advanced fiber technology and supports growth into new markets

GASTONIA, N.C., Oct. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Parkdale, Incorporated, a leading textile and consumer products manufacturer, announced that its subsidiary, Parkdale Advanced Materials, Inc., has acquired full ownership of CiCLO^® technology. The acquisition expands Parkdale's polymer and fiber portfolio and its capacity to advance next-generation solutions across textile and related markets.

Parkdale Advanced Materials develops and commercializes innovative textile technologies that deliver responsible manufacturing solutions and address environmental challenges. CiCLO technology aligns with that focus as a biodegradable textile ingredient designed to reduce microplastic fiber persistence in the environment.

The acquisition will build on CiCLO technology's established presence in apparel, home and hospitality textiles. Parkdale will expand its adoption into adjacent markets, including nonwovens for industrial and hygiene products, geotextiles, filtration, insulation, furnishings and other materials that rely on synthetic fibers.

With more than a century of textile operational excellence and an extensive manufacturing presence across the Western Hemisphere, Parkdale provides the scale and foundation to support that growth. Parkdale's yarn manufacturing infrastructure, technical expertise, and R&D capabilities give Parkdale Advanced Materials a platform to advance new technologies and products from concept development to commercial scale.

"We are committed to investing in technologies that create value for our customers and address meaningful challenges for our industry and the environment," said Davis Warlick, chief operating officer of Parkdale. "We believe CiCLO fibers have the potential to address microplastic fiber persistence at meaningful scale. Our focus now is to continue investing in the technology, develop new applications with our customers, open new markets and broaden adoption so it can deliver greater impact."

Microplastic fiber pollution is a growing environmental concern across the textile industry. Synthetic textiles can shed microplastic fibers during manufacturing, use and care, and end-of-life when products fall outside collection and recovery systems. Because conventional polyester and nylon are engineered for durability, these fibers can persist in the environment for centuries.

CiCLO technology addresses this challenge at the fiber level. The patented technology is integrated into polyester and nylon during fiber manufacturing, creating pathways within the fiber that enable naturally occurring microorganisms to mineralize the polymer in biologically active environments.

The technology has been extensively tested using internationally recognized ASTM and ISO standardized methods across seawater, soil, wastewater sludge, and biologically active landfill conditions. It is designed to maintain manufacturing efficiency, dyeability, durability, and recyclability.

CiCLO polymers integrate into a wide range of synthetic fiber applications, including virgin, recycled, bio-based and textile-to-textile feedstocks, natural-fiber blends, and other compatible textile technologies.

"Our opportunity now is to take CiCLO technology further," said Cheryl Smyre, vice president of Parkdale Advanced Materials. "That means expanding adoption among the brands and supply chain partners already using the technology while advancing next-generation applications for markets where synthetic fibers are essential. Microplastic pollution is agnostic to the source. To drive meaningful, lasting change, we must extend the reach of CiCLO polymers beyond traditional textile applications and accelerate innovation across industries."

About CiCLO^® Technology

CiCLO^® technology is a patented textile ingredient designed to reduce the persistence of microplastic fibers from synthetic textiles in the environment. Integrated into polyester and nylon during fiber manufacturing, CiCLO technology is commercially available through a global network of certified fiber, yarn and fabric manufacturers serving home, hospitality, apparel, workwear and nonwoven markets. 

Products made with CiCLO fibers are available from global brands and retailers including Target, Walmart, Costco, Black Diamond, Stella McCartney, IHG Hotels, Billabong, Hanes, McDonald's and others. CiCLO technology has received multiple industry and sustainability honors, including the Behind the Seams Award for Outstanding Supplier Partnership and the World Sustainability Awards. For more information, visit ciclotechnology.com.

About Parkdale

Founded in 1916 and headquartered in Gastonia, North Carolina, Parkdale is a diversified manufacturing company with leading businesses in textiles, advanced materials and cotton-based health and beauty products. Its operating companies include Parkdale Mills, Parkdale Advanced Materials, and U.S. Cotton.

Parkdale Mills is the Western Hemisphere's leading manufacturer of spun and filament yarns, supported by an extensive manufacturing network across the United States, Mexico, Central America and South America. Parkdale Advanced Materials develops and commercializes advanced fiber and polymer technologies, combining material science, technical expertise and customer collaboration to address environmental and industry challenges. Its portfolio includes CiCLO^® technology, a patented textile ingredient designed to reduce the persistence of microplastic fibers in the environment. U.S. Cotton is a branded and private-label manufacturer of retail consumer products in health and beauty, including the Swisspers^® and Zuum^® brands, serving major retailers and consumers across North America. For more information, visit parkdalemills.com

SOURCE Parkdale Mills Inc.