Reju Partners with Rematrix to Establish Sustainable Textile Supply Chain

In an exciting development for the fashion and textile industry, Reju™, a leader in textile regeneration, has announced its partnership with Rematrix, a producer responsibility organization based in Vicenza, Italy. This collaboration is set to revolutionize the way post-consumer textiles are managed, providing reliable, compatible, and sustainable solutions for textile waste. By focusing on effective end-of-life management of textile products, Reju and Rematrix are committed to combatting the significant waste generated by the fashion industry.

Commitment to Sustainability and Circular Economies

The alliance comes as part of Reju's initiative to build circular systems aimed at tackling the vast issue of fashion waste. Rematrix is known for its proactive approach in managing the end-of-life phase of fashion goods, ensuring compliance with upcoming regulations regarding extended producer responsibility (EPR) both in Italy and across Europe. Through a robust industrial supply chain, its own traceability platform, and access to a strong network of technological and business partners, Rematrix supports the reuse and recycling of textile waste and the development of circular business models.

A Strategic Partnership for Local Solutions

This partnership establishes a long-term collaboration for providing waste textiles to Reju's regeneration centers. By addressing regional consumer waste problems directly at the source, it helps in implementing solutions and creates opportunities to utilize local resources effectively.

Patrik Frisk, CEO of Reju, emphasized how Rematrix's capability to manage the entire lifecycle of textile products—from collection to recycling—aligns perfectly with Reju's mission. “This connection not only bolsters our material sourcing strategy but also accelerates the industry's transition to a circular economy,” he stated, highlighting the strategic importance of this alliance.

Innovando's Role in the Partnership

Innovando, an innovative company developing integrated solutions for circular economies, will serve as the managing partner in the Rematrix initiative. It will contribute its expertise in traceability, compliance, and waste optimization. Their involvement ensures supply reliability and guarantees that all textile waste from sources meets the highest environmental standards, from post-production through to post-consumption stages.

Enrico Soffiati, CEO of Rematrix, expressed confidence that collaboration and technological innovation are crucial in addressing textile waste challenges. He mentioned that their partnership with Reju allows them to equip brands with strategic tools to not only meet EPR requirements but also fully embrace a circular business model.

Empowering Brands with Control over Supply Chains

By combining their expertise in textile collection and management with Reju’s regenerative capabilities, the partnership will enable brands to take full control of their supply chains, thus gaining a competitive advantage in a market increasingly shifting towards sustainability. This partnership lays the groundwork for textile companies to evolve their business models toward circular principles that are both environmentally and economically sustainable.

About Rematrix

Rematrix is a producer responsibility organization that focuses on the proactive management of textile products at the end of their life cycle. It provides various services, including collection and reverse logistics, sorting, reuse, and recycling options, as well as solutions for rental, second-hand, and repair services. Rematrix offers specialized expertise in managing complex textile products, such as footwear and sportswear, supplemented by its own software called iSystem, which streamlines compliance and fosters operational efficiency.

About Reju

Reju is a material regeneration company that creates innovative solutions to restore polyester textiles and PET waste. Owned by Technip Energies and leveraging technology developed from IBM research, Reju aims to establish a global circular recycling ecosystem to tackle the issue of PET plastics found in textiles. More information can be found at www.reju.com.