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Reju Partners with Rematrix for Sustainable Textile Supply

In a bold step towards sustainability, Reju™, a leading company in textile regeneration, has forged a partnership with Rematrix, a manufacturer responsibility organization based in Vicenza, Italy. This collaboration aims to create a robust supply chain for textiles that have reached the end of their lifecycle, reinforcing Reju's commitment to addressing the global fashion waste crisis.

The partnership is more than just a collaboration; it symbolizes a collective move towards a circular economy in the fashion industry. Rematrix is dedicated to ensuring compliance with extended producer responsibility (EPR) regulations not only in Italy but across Europe by actively engaging with fashion companies to manage the end-of-life phase of textiles. This initiative is crucial for fostering the recycling and reusing of textile waste, as it helps transition traditional linear business models into circular ones.

At the core of their partnership lies the Regeneration Hub, which will serve as a hub for processing post-consumer textile waste. This operation will focus on tackling regional challenges of post-consumer waste and open avenues for nearshoring, effectively localizing textile processing needs.

Patrik Frisk, the CEO of Reju, expressed enthusiasm about the partnership. He stated, “Rematrix’s capability to manage the entire lifecycle of textile products from collection to recycling aligns perfectly with our mission. This collaboration not only supports our material sourcing strategy but accelerates the industry's shift towards a circular economy.”

Innovando, another innovative company dedicated to developing circular economy solutions, plays a pivotal role in this partnership by providing expertise in tracing and compliance. As a managing partner of the Rematrix Producer Responsibility Organization, Innovando ensures all collected textile waste meets the highest environmental standards from the production stage through to post-consumption.

Enrico Soffiati, CEO of Rematrix, voiced his commitment to tackling textile waste through strategic collaborations and technological innovations. “Our partnership with Reju enables us to equip brands with the tools needed to exceed EPR requirements and adopt a circular business model,” he emphasized.

By merging their expertise in managing end-of-life textiles with Reju's regenerative capabilities, both organizations aim to empower brands in gaining a competitive edge in a market increasingly focused on sustainability. This partnership paves the way for textile companies to evolve their business models toward an economically and ecologically viable circular economy.

More About Rematrix

Rematrix actively engages in proactive textile management at the end of product lifecycles. They assist companies with EPR compliance through various services, including:

• - Collection and take-back services
• - Sorting, reuse, and recycling options
• - Solutions for clothing rental firms, thrift shops, and repair facilities
• - Support for eco-friendly design initiatives.

With substantial experience managing complex textile products like footwear and sports apparel, Rematrix uses its proprietary software, iSystem, to streamline compliance processes and ensure operational efficiency. The organization collaborates with various innovative tech partners to facilitate textile companies' involvement in cutting-edge circular economy initiatives.

About Reju

Reju focuses on material regeneration and aims to create innovative solutions for polyester textiles and PET waste reclamation. Owned by Technip Energies, Reju leverages technology developed from IBM research to establish a global circular ecosystem for textile recycling, specifically addressing the issues related to PET plastics found in textiles. For more information, visit Reju's Official Website.