Nike becomes anchor customer for Ester-Loop JV facility in India

Ester Industries, through its joint venture with Canada-based Loop Industries, has signed a multi-year agreement to supply sustainable polyester materials to Nike.

Under the agreement, Loop Industries will supply Twist, a virgin-quality circular polyester resin made entirely from textile waste. The material will be produced by Ester Loop Infinite Technologies (ELITe), the joint venture between Ester Industries and Loop Industries, at its forthcoming Infinite Loop India plant.

Loop said the partnership aligns with its commercialisation strategy and supports Nike’s broader commitment to reducing reliance on virgin and recycled flake polyester across its product lines. All products made with Twist will include Loop’s proprietary chemical tracer, enabling full traceability and verifiable textile-to-textile recycled content.

According to Loop, the Infinite Loop India facility is projected to deliver an 81% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions compared to fossil-based polyester, equating to annual savings of up to 418,600 tonnes of CO₂ — the equivalent of eliminating more than one billion miles driven by an average petrol-powered car each year.

Sitora Muzafarova, vice president of materials supply chain at Nike, said the partnership marks “a pivotal step toward transforming textile waste into high-performance materials.”

Daniel Solomita, founder and chief executive officer of Loop Industries, called Nike’s commitment “a powerful validation of our strategy to provide verifiable textile-to-textile polyester resin and advance circular fashion for apparel customers.”

Arvind Singhania, chairman of Ester Industries, added, “It is a privilege to partner with Nike in advancing their global sustainability ambitions. This partnership reflects the trust leading multinational brands place in ELITe’s ability to deliver high-performance recycled materials at scale.”