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Fashion Network
21-05-2025
- Business
- Fashion Network
Reju to open first textiles recycling unit in the Netherlands
After deploying a first synthetic textiles recycling demonstrator in Frankfurt in October 2024, French company Reju has announced it will open its first industrial unit at the Chemelot chemical park in Sittard-Geleen, the Netherlands. Reju is keen to use the unit to demonstrate it is possible to recycle textiles on a massive scale. Reju expects to eventually be able to recycle the equivalent of 300,000 items per year at its Regeneration Hub One plant at Chemelot. The plant will extract 50,000 tons of rBHET, a de-polymerized chemical intermediate derived from plastic elements. The intermediate will then be polymerized to become 'Reju Polyester', a fibre whose carbon impact is 50% lower than that of virgin polyester, and is expected to be marketed by 2028. 'By announcing the forthcoming site for Regeneration Hub One, we are reinforcing our commitment to transforming the textile industry through innovation and collaboration. Chemelot is the ideal environment for scaling our technology and becoming part of a broader network of industrial powerhouses which are also focused on circularity. This is where we will prove that textile-to-textile circularity at scale is achievable,' said Patrik Frisk, CEO of Reju. The plant's opening will be backed by the Netherlands Foreign Investment Agency (NFIA). Sophie Hermans, the Netherlands's Minister for Climate Policy and Green Growth, hailed the 'sustainable, circular and future-oriented' project, which 'contributes to green growth and strengthens [the position of the Netherlands] in the field of circular chemicals.' To underline the project's importance, Reju noted that European textile consumption rose from 17 kg to 19 kg per person between 2019 and 2022. In the same period, 94 million tons of textiles were thrown away.
Fashion United
20-05-2025
- Business
- Fashion United
Reju announces first industrial size textile-to-textile recycling centre in the Netherlands
After openings its pilot plant 'Regeneration Hub Zero' in Frankfurt, Germany in October of last year, textile-to-textile regeneration company Reju has announced its first industrial size textile-to-textile recycling centre in the Netherlands. Called 'Regeneration Hub One,' Reju has selected Chemelot Industrial Park in Sittard, Netherlands, which is also an innovation hub. About 28 kilometres north of Maastricht, Sittard is located close to the Belgium border in the west and close to the German border in the east. 'This strategic location will enable Reju to leverage existing infrastructure and industrial synergies to scale its operations efficiently,' states the company in a press release. In addition, opening the first industrial size textile-to-textile recycling centre will accelerate Reju's path in building a circular infrastructure for textile waste regeneration at scale. 'This is a major milestone for Reju. With this announcement of a site for Regeneration Hub One, we are reinforcing our commitment to transforming the textile industry through innovation and collaboration,' commented Reju CEO Patrik Frisk. New industrial size T2T recycling centre is a 'major milestone' for Reju 'Chemelot is the ideal environment for scaling our technology and integrating into a broader network of industrial power houses which are also focused on circularity. This is where we want to prove that textile-to-textile circularity at scale is achievable,' added Frisk. The new Hub aims to regenerate the equivalent of 300 million articles annually that would otherwise end up as textile waste, resulting in a production capacity of 50,000 tonnes of recycled bis-hydroxyethyl terephthalate (rBHET) per year. This will then be repolymerized into Reju PET and transformed into Reju Polyester, which has 50 percent lower carbon emissions than virgin polyester. The Reju Polyester would then be reintroduced into the downstream supply chain, where it will be converted into yarns and fabrics ready for consumer use. 'With Reju's decision to locate its innovative recycling plant at Chemelot, the Netherlands is achieving a first: the country's first large-scale recycling facility where discarded textiles are turned into raw material for new and even better textiles. This is the kind of new industry we are aiming for – sustainable, circular and future-orientated. It contributes to green growth and strengthens our position in circular chemistry. Despite the challenges in the sector, the Netherlands remains attractive for green industrial investments. With this new plant, we are actively building the industry of tomorrow, and I am proud that Reju has chosen the Netherlands,' commented Sophie Hermans, minister for climate policy and green growth. The project is subject to the final investment decision by the board of Technip Energies, Reju's parent company. Also read:
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Reju Announces the site selection of Regeneration Hub One, its first industrial size textile-to-textile recycling center to be located on the Chemelot Industrial Park in Sittard-Geleen, Netherlands
PARIS, May 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Reju™, the progressive textile-to-textile regeneration company, today announced that it had selected the Chemelot Industrial Park for its first industrial scale regeneration center. Located in Sittard, Netherlands, Chemelot is a leading European industrial park and innovation hub. This follows the successful opening of Regeneration Hub Zero in Frankfurt in October 2024. Regeneration Hub One aims at accelerating Reju's path to build a circular infrastructure for textile waste regeneration at scale. This strategic location will enable Reju to leverage existing infrastructure and industrial synergies to scale its operations efficiently. The project will be subject to final investment decision by the board of Technip Energies, the parent company of Reju. The Hub ambitions to regenerate the equivalent of 300 million articles annually that would otherwise end up as textile waste, resulting in a production capacity of 50,000 tonnes of rBHET per year and will then be repolymerized into Reju PET. This output, originating from textile waste, will be transformed into Reju Polyester with 50% lower carbon emissions than virgin polyester. The Reju Polyester will then be reintroduced into the downstream supply chain, where it will be converted into yarns and fabrics ready for consumer use. Textile consumption in Europe has grown from 17kg per person in 2019 to 19kg per person in 2022 - enough to fill a large suitcase for every person living in Europe. And as a result, so is textile waste, in the EU Member States in 2022 about 94 million tonnes* of textiles were discarded and likely to be burnt or buried. Through collaboration with upstream partners, Reju will be ensuring textile-to-textile traceability. "This is a major milestone for Reju. With this announcement of a site for Regeneration Hub One, we are reinforcing our commitment to transforming the textile industry through innovation and collaboration," said Patrik Frisk, CEO of Reju. "Chemelot is the ideal environment for scaling our technology and integrating into a broader network of industrial power houses which are also focused on circularity. This is where we want to prove that textile-to-textile circularity at scale is achievable." Owned by Technip Energies, a leading engineering and technology company, Reju utilizes proprietary technology originally developed by IBM Research. By recovering, regenerating, and recirculating textile waste, starting with polyester, Reju is creating a new, scalable circular system reducing the industry's reliance on virgin materials. "At Chemelot, we are committed to fostering sustainable innovation and enabling circular solutions across industries," said Koos van Haasteren, CEO of Chemelot. "Reju's Regeneration Hub One aligns with our mission to drive the transition toward a circular economy. By integrating their advanced textile recycling technology within our industrial ecosystem, we can help accelerate the reduction of textile waste and set new benchmarks for sustainability in the materials sector." Thanks to the efforts of the Netherlands Foreign Investment Agency (NFIA), the Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management and the Ministry of Climate Policy and Green Growth, the recycling center is to be located on the Chemelot Industrial Park in the Netherlands. Minister Sophie Hermans (Climate Policy and Green Growth) said: 'With Reju's decision to locate its innovative recycling plant at Chemelot, the Netherlands is achieving a first: the country's first large-scale recycling facility where discarded textiles are turned into raw material for new and even better textiles. This is the kind of new industry we are aiming for – sustainable, circular and future-orientated. It contributes to green growth and strengthens our position in circular chemistry. Despite the challenges in the sector, the Netherlands remains attractive for green industrial investments. With this new plant, we are actively building the industry of tomorrow, and I am proud that Reju has chosen the Netherlands.' Through collaboration with upstream partners, Reju will be ensuring textile-to-textile traceability for waste that would otherwise be buried, burnt, or dumped. Since its launch, Reju: Opened the first Regeneration Hub in Frankfurt Partnered with Goodwill and Waste Management in the US that will advance textile recycling in North America Announced a partnership with Nouvelles Fibres Textiles to automatically sort clothing and disruptors (zippers, buttons etc) Announced a partnership with Cibutex in Europe establishing an ecosystem among their member companies Announced a partnership with Rematrix in Europe securing sustainable textile supply For more information visit *European Environment Agency briefing on Circularity of the EU textiles value chain in numbers About RejuReju is a materials regeneration company focused on creating innovative solutions for regenerating polyester textiles and PET waste. Owned by Technip Energies and utilizing technology originating with IBM research, Reju is driven by our purpose to unlock infinite possibilities within finite resources and aims to establish a global textile recycling circular system to regenerate and recirculate polyester textiles. Learn more at About Technip EnergiesTechnip Energies is a global technology and engineering powerhouse. With leadership positions in LNG, hydrogen, ethylene, sustainable chemistry, and CO2 management, we are contributing to the development of critical markets such as energy, energy derivatives, decarbonization, and circularity. Our complementary business segments, Technology, Products and Services (TPS) and Project Delivery, turn innovation into scalable and industrial reality. Through collaboration and excellence in execution, our 17,000+ employees across 34 countries are fully committed to bridging prosperity with sustainability for a world designed to last. Technip Energies generated revenues of €6.9 billion in 2024 and is listed on Euronext Paris. The Company also has American Depositary Receipts trading over the counter. For further information: About ChemelotChemelot is one of the key industrial clusters in the Netherlands. On the Chemelot Industrial Park, 17 production companies are active in 60 different plants, which are strongly interconnected, both in terms of energy and raw material flows. At these companies, and in the unique combination with the Brightlands Chemelot Campus, a lot of work is being done on the transition to sustainable production. Besides the energy transition, the raw material transition is just as important. Chemelot's ambition is to have fully circular production by 2050. Precisely because the plants are so interconnected, Chemelot is in an excellent position to achieve this. Approximately 8,000 employees in more than 200 companies work on the 800-hectare site. 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Fashion United
29-04-2025
- Business
- Fashion United
Textile-to-textile recycling: Reju partners with Antex in Europe and Utexa in Central America
Textile-to-textile regeneration company Reju announced today that it has entered into partnerships with Antex and Utexa, multifilament yarn producter with manufacturing locations in Europe and the Americas. The companies will be validating Reju's proprietary material, Reju Polyester, for commercial adoption in multifilament yarns for textile applications. Yarns produced at Antex's plant in Girona, Spain and at Utexa's plant in Choloma, Honduras are scheduled to be utilised by Reju's brand partners for garment development and analysis of near shore supply chains by this October. 'These partnerships accelerate the development of high-quality, sustainable yarns meeting the growing demand for environmentally responsible, regionally sourced textile solutions,' commented Reju CEO Patrik Frisk in a press release. 'By combining the proven manufacturing capabilities of Utexa and Antex with Reju's polyester, we will drive meaningful change in the textile industry, demonstrating the ability to produce high quality yarns and fabrics within the continents where our Regeneration Hubs will be located. Aligning with these mills enables us to deliver products that not only meet the expectations of conscious consumers, but also, contribute to a more sustainable future for the planet,' added Frisk. Tackling the mountain of post-consumer polyester waste Reju uses VolCat technology from IBM research, enabling the selective breakdown of polymers and addressing hard-to-recycle polyester garments. While some may question the use of polyester, fact is that we are facing a mountain of waste polyester today. 'Polyester textile waste is one of the biggest sustainability challenges faced by our society. It is the most widely used type of synthetic fibre in the world. According to Textile Exchange data from 2022, over 60 million tonnes of polyester fibres are produced annually, yet less than 1 percent of global textile waste is recycled into new fibres for clothing according to 2012 data by the European Commission,' said Frisk in an earlier interview with FashionUnited. Reju's regeneration process provides a 100 percent textile-to-textile recycled polyester with a carbon footprint about 50 percent lower than that of virgin polyester. It is also of the highest grade for textile applications, thus avoiding the thermal degradation, contaminants and co-monomers often associated with thermo-mechanical recycling processes. The new partnerships are part of Reju's strategy to make a dent in the regional post-consumer textile waste problem. By focusing on the local challenge of post-consumer waste and identifying partners in-region, the collaborations advance a near-shore supply chain option that can improve flexibility and time-to-market for brands. Building local circular textile systems Thus, the new partnerships will also help build a new circular textile system that enables the aggregation of textile waste as well as the sorting and preparation infrastructure for recycling to be built and scaled. This will allow extended producer responsibility (EPR) schemes to become possible in the regions. The partnerships will also provide opportunities for diversifying. 'Reju's circular polyester aligns perfectly with our commitment to sustainable innovation, speed and efficiency for textile supply chains. As a global producer of multifilament yarns, we are proud to help bring this next-generation material to life, delivering performance, quality and environmental responsibility at industrial scale,' said Marta Molist, innovation and sustainability director at Antex, a Spanish textile group founded in 1969 with industrial plants in Spain, Brazil, Mexico and Poland. 'Working with Reju reinforces our mission to advance textile innovation and speed in the Americas. We look forward to exploring the full potential of Reju Polyester and setting a new industry standard in sustainable yarns,' stated Utexa president Jon Pavlansky. Honduras-based Utexa serves the CAFTA region and the Americas. Reju also partnered recently with Nouvelles Fibres Textiles (NFT), a French pioneer in end-of-life textile recovery, to establish a complete circular ecosystem for textile waste in France, and with Rematrix, a Producer Responsibility Organization (PRO) from Vicenza in Italy, to secure a compliant and sustainable supply of end-of-life textiles.
