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Reju Partners with Rematrix: A Sustainable Supply Chain Initiative

In a significant stride towards sustainability, Reju™, a leading textile regeneration company, has announced its new partnership with Rematrix, an Italian producer responsibility organization based in Vicenza. This collaboration aims to establish a robust and compliant supply chain for textiles that have been retired from use, thereby contributing to ongoing efforts to build effective closed-loop systems that address large-scale clothing waste issues.

Rematrix plays a crucial role in collaborating with apparel companies, actively managing the phase-out of textile products and ensuring compliance with upcoming Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) regulations in Italy and across Europe. Leveraging an industrial supply chain, a proprietary traceability platform, and access to a strong network of technology and business partners, Rematrix supports textile waste reuse and recycling, as well as the development of closed-loop business models.

This partnership marks the foundation of a long-term collaboration for supplying textile waste to Reju’s regeneration facilities. The initiative directly addresses regional post-consumer waste issues in areas where they arise, aiding in the search for solutions and providing opportunities for proximity to the target market.

Patrik Frisk, CEO of Reju, stated, “Rematrix's ability to manage the entire lifecycle of textile products, from collection to recycling, aligns perfectly with our mission. This alliance not only supports our material sourcing strategy but also accelerates the industry's transition to a circular economy.”

As a managing partner of the producer responsibility organization Rematrix Innovando, Rematrix brings extensive expertise in providing integrated solutions for the circular economy through a suite of services and materials for sustainable resource management. Their commitment to ensuring compliance and optimizing waste handling introduces reliability in supply and adherence to the highest environmental standards from post-production to post-consumer phases.

Enrico Soffiati, CEO of Rematrix, expressed, “At Rematrix, we believe that collaboration and technological innovation are essential to tackling the challenges of textile waste. Our partnership with Reju empowers brands with strategic tools that exceed EPR requirements, enabling the adoption of a practical circular business model.”

By combining their expertise in managing retired textiles with the regeneration capabilities that Reju offers, this partnership allows brands to take full control over their supply chains and gain a competitive edge in a market that increasingly prioritizes sustainability. This collaboration creates a foundation for textile companies to evolve their business models towards a closed-loop system that is environmentally and economically sustainable.

About Rematrix

Rematrix is a producer responsibility organization focused on the proactive management of textile products after their lifecycle ends. They assist businesses in complying with EPR regulations and offer a range of services, including collection and pickup, sorting, reuse and recycling options, and support for eco-design. Rematrix possesses specialized knowledge in managing complex textile products such as footwear and activewear and offers an exclusive software called iSystem to facilitate compliance, ensuring traceability and operational efficiency. Furthermore, Rematrix leverages partnerships with innovative technology providers to assist textile companies in leading-edge initiatives within the circular economy.

About Reju

Reju specializes in material regeneration, centered around developing innovative solutions for recycling polyester textiles and PET plastic waste. As a subsidiary of Technip Energies and utilizing technology derived from IBM research, Reju aims to create a global closed-loop ecosystem for textiles to tackle the pervasive issue of PET within them. For more information, visit Reju's website.