Leigh Fibers

Leigh Fibers is an international manufacturer of engineered fiber solutions, and is recognized as North America’s largest processor of textile waste. The company was founded in 1922 and is headquartered in Wellford, South Carolina. Leigh Fibers serves various industries, such as automotive, furniture, apparel, filtration, and acoustic insulation.

Leigh Fibers is committed to sustainability and environmental responsibility. The company has been recycling textiles and repurposing waste that would otherwise go to a landfill for over 100 years. Leigh Fibers offers innovative circular solutions, such as closed-loop programs that give new life to used fabrics and create new revenue streams for customers. The company also develops packaging that can be recycled curbside.

Leigh Fibers uses a wide range of sustainable materials to create quality recycled fibers, custom blends, and specialty products. The company purchases approximately 300 million pounds of textile waste each year from diverse suppliers. Some of the materials used by Leigh Fibers include natural fibers, such as cotton and wool, synthetic and artificial fibers, such as nylon, rayon, acrylic, and polyester, and textile by-products, such as shoddy and garnetted stock. One of the company's branded products is SafeLeigh®, a fire-retardant fiber made from acrylic fabric.

Leigh Fibers has earned several certifications and recognitions for its quality and performance. The company is ISO 9001:2015 certified, which demonstrates its adherence to international standards of quality management. The company is also a member of the Sustainable Packaging Coalition, a group of businesses that collaborate to create more sustainable packaging solutions. Additionally, Leigh Fibers has received awards from the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce and the Spartanburg County Economic Futures Group for its excellence in manufacturing.