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Reju Partners with Utexa and Antex for Sustainable Textile Solutions

Reju™, a pioneering company in textile regeneration, has recently announced strategic partnerships with two major players in the textile industry – Utexa and Antex. With Utexa located in Central America and Antex in Europe, both companies are recognized for their expertise in manufacturing multifilament yarns. This collaboration aims to validate and implement Reju’s innovative product, REJU Polyester™, designed for use in textile applications, particularly in yarn production.

The partnership is a significant move towards addressing the pressing issue of post-consumer textile waste. As part of their mission, Reju intends to develop a circular textile system that facilitates the aggregation, sorting, and recycling of textile waste in the regions where it is generated. By fostering local solutions, Reju hopes to make extended producer responsibility (EPR) schemes feasible, moving towards a more sustainable textile supply chain.

By October 2025, yarns produced at Utexa's facility in Choloma, Honduras, and Antex's plant in Girona, Spain, are expected to be used by Reju’s brand partners for garment development. Patrik Frisk, CEO of Reju, highlighted that this collaboration will not only meet the growing demand for sustainable textile solutions but also drive meaningful change within the industry.

"These partnerships accelerate the development of high-quality, sustainable yarns meeting the growing demand for environmentally responsible, regionally sourced textile solutions," said Frisk.

Utexa and Antex bring considerable manufacturing capabilities to the table, aiming to revolutionize the textile sector by utilizing REJU Polyester™. The benefits of this advanced material include:

• - Lower Carbon Emissions: The regeneration process employed by Reju yields a 100% textile-to-textile recycled polyester, which has a carbon footprint approximately 50% less than that of conventional virgin polyester.
• - Regenerated Quality: Thanks to Reju’s proprietary technology, the polyester generated will boast high-grade quality suitable for diverse textile applications, preventing the common issues found in traditional thermo-mechanical recycling processes.
• - Resilient Supply: By partnering with local manufacturers, brands can access a stable and near-shore supply chain, enhancing flexibility and time-to-market.

This initiative has been met with enthusiasm from both Utexa and Antex. Jon Pavlansky, President of Utexa, expressed his excitement about the partnership.

"Working with Reju reinforces our mission to advance textile innovation and speed in the Americas," Pavlansky stated.

Marta Molist, Innovation and Sustainability Director at Antex, also shared her commitment:

"Our circular polyester aligns perfectly with our dedication to sustainable innovation and efficiency for textile supply chains," she emphasized.

As the project progresses, further updates on the pilot program outcomes will be communicated. Reju is dedicated to transforming polyester waste into valuable resources, creating a sustainable future that addresses both consumer needs and environmental concerns.

For those interested in more information about Reju and its initiatives, please visit reju.com or follow their LinkedIn page for updates.