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RCF: A Green Brand Leading the New Era of Carbon Fiber Recycling
RCF Brand
Global Sustainability Trends: Brands Actively Responding
As global brands increasingly commit to sustainable development, carbon reduction and a circular economy have become key corporate strategies. From manufacturing to transportation, brands are adopting low-carbon processes, increasing the use of recycled materials, and pledging to reduce waste. For example, many companies have set targets to ensure that 100% of their packaging uses recyclable or renewable materials, further fulfilling their ESG commitments.
RCF: A Green Brand Combining High Performance and Environmental Value
Thermolysis Co., Ltd. has launched RCF (Recycled Carbon Fiber), creating a green brand that embodies both environmental responsibility and high quality. RCF products utilize recycled carbon fibers processed through Microwave-Assisted Pyrolysis technology, retaining excellent fiber strength and performance while significantly reducing energy consumption and carbon emissions during production. This technology not only enhances the quality of recycled carbon fibers but also ensures that they meet market demands for high-performance materials.
RCF's product line covers sports, leisure, and daily use items, showcasing the diverse value of recycled carbon fiber. Moving forward, RCF will continue to promote product recycling mechanisms to ensure materials do not enter the waste chain, truly realizing carbon fiber recycling and reducing environmental impact.
Technological Advantages: Delivering High-Quality Recycled Materials
RCF leverages advanced technologies to ensure that the strength and toughness of its recycled carbon fibers are close to those of virgin fibers, featuring the following characteristics:
Lightweight: Reduces overall product weight, improving energy efficiency.
Corrosion Resistance, Antistatic Properties, Far-Infrared Radiation: Suitable for various high-end applications, offering both environmental and functional benefits.
Certified for Recycled Content and Carbon Footprint: Effectively reduces product carbon emissions and enhances brand sustainability image.
Achieving a Circular Economy, Co-Creating a Sustainable Future
In the global movement towards a circular economy and ESG practices, RCF helps reduce dependence on virgin materials by providing high-quality recycled alternatives, meeting consumer demand for eco-friendly products. Moreover, RCF products comply with EU REACH, RoHS, and SVHC environmental standards, ensuring safety for both human health and the environment. Material Products
Carbon Fiber
Carbon fiber is a lightweight, ultra-strong, and durable advanced material made of tightly bonded carbon atom strands. Compared to traditional materials like steel and aluminum alloys, carbon fiber offers significantly higher strength and stiffness at a much lower weight. This makes it ideal for high-performance applications requiring strength without added mass. It also offers excellent resistance to corrosion and wear, enabling long-term use in harsh environments. Its thermal and electrical conductivity further broadens its application in specialized fields. Over 90% of carbon fiber is produced from polyacrylonitrile (PAN) precursors. Manufacturing involves two key steps: stabilization and carbonization. PAN fibers are first stabilized at 200–300°C to improve their carbon yield and strength, then carbonized at around 1,500°C in an inert atmosphere to remove non-carbon elements and produce high-purity carbon fiber. While carbon fiber production demands precise control to ensure quality and performance, the process is also energy-intensive and associated with high carbon emissions.
Carbon Fiber Composites
Composites are materials made by combining substances with different physical or chemical properties to enhance overall performance. Carbon fiber composites consist of carbon fibers embedded in a resin matrix. In this structure, the resin provides form and bonding, while the carbon fibers bear mechanical loads and improve stiffness, fatigue resistance, and crack prevention. Due to their exceptional strength-to-weight ratio and design flexibility, carbon fiber composites are widely used in aerospace, automotive, and sports equipment industries—and are increasingly adopted in architecture, renewable energy, and consumer goods.
Challenges in Sustainability
Despite their advantages, carbon fiber materials pose sustainability challenges. They are difficult to recycle, often ending up in landfills or incinerators—both environmentally harmful. The manufacturing process also consumes large amounts of energy and emits considerable CO?, making carbon fiber a resource-intensive material. Improving recyclability and reducing emissions are essential to ensuring a sustainable future for the carbon fiber industry.
Thermolysis Co., Ltd.: Leading in Carbon Fiber Regeneration
Currently, carbon fiber recycling methods focus on separating fibers from resin using chemical or thermal processes. However, commercial-scale recycling remains limited. At Thermolysis Co., Ltd., we use patented high-temperature pyrolysis technology to efficiently recover high-quality carbon fibers from composite waste. By investing in advanced equipment and infrastructure, we enable scalable production of recycled carbon fiber. Our process transforms discarded composites into valuable, low-carbon materials—supporting both industrial performance and environmental responsibility. Our Service
Our Service Model At Thermolysis, we are committed to advancing the carbon fiber industry toward a circular economy, helping businesses recover and regenerate carbon fiber waste. Our recycling services cover carbon fiber waste generated across the entire value chain, including:
Upstream: Carbon fiber tow waste and trimmings
Midstream: Prepreg offcuts and expired/defective materials
Downstream: End-of-life carbon fiber composite products
We offer a comprehensive solution for carbon fiber recovery and regeneration—from waste collection and recycling processes to finished product supply. Clients can engage with us at any stage, and we also provide customized services based on specific needs.
Flexible Collaboration Models
1. Customized Recycling Processes & Tailor-Made Products
We assess the type and condition of your carbon fiber waste and provide the optimal recycling solution. Together, we can co-develop custom recycled carbon fiber products that suit your applications.
2. Carbon Fiber Waste Collection Services
If your business does not require recycled materials, we offer carbon fiber waste disposal services that help you fulfill your environmental responsibilities by responsibly managing end-of-life materials.
3. Sales of Recycled Carbon Fiber Products
You can purchase directly from our line of recycled carbon fiber products. We also provide customization in terms of product type, size, fiber content, and thermoplastic matrix to meet your specific requirements.
4. Supply Chain Integration & Total Solutions
Beyond recycling and regeneration, we work closely with clients and supply chain partners to develop processing and application strategies for recycled materials—delivering a complete total solution to accelerate carbon fiber circularity.
5. OEM Production of Recycled Products
For brands looking to launch recycled carbon fiber products, we offer end-to-end OEM services, from design to manufacturing—reducing development costs and speeding up time-to-market.
We are dedicated to building an efficient, sustainable carbon fiber recycling ecosystem and partnering with industries to co-create a low-carbon future.
