Reju partners with mills to develop regenerated polyester fabrics

Textile-to-textile regeneration company Reju has announced collaborations with six textile mills to develop fabrics using its regenerated polyester and accelerate the material’s integration into global textile supply chains. The partners are A. Sampaio, RDD Textiles, Tintex Textiles, FOV Fabrics and Utenos Trikotazas in Europe, and Swisstex Direct in the US. The initiative aims to move Reju’s regenerated polyester beyond raw material production at its planned Regeneration Hubs and into finished, market-ready fabrics.

The six mills bring complementary manufacturing capabilities across knitted and woven fabrics, seamless textiles, jersey production, and dyeing and finishing. Portugal-based A. Sampaio specialises in circular knitted fabrics, while RDD Textiles focuses on seamless and circular knits with recycled-content traceability. US-based Swisstex Direct provides knitting, dyeing and finishing services, and Tintex Textiles develops jersey fabrics using lower-impact processing technologies.

Sweden’s FOV Fabrics manufactures high-performance woven textiles for technical applications, while Lithuania-based Utenos Trikotazas combines circular knit fabric and garment production through its vertically integrated operations. Reju said the collaborations are linked to specific development projects reflecting market demand from brands with which it has signed development agreements.

Reju CEO Patrik Frisk said the partnerships would help connect regenerated raw materials with established textile manufacturing capabilities, enabling the company to develop consistent, high-quality polyester for manufacturers and brands. The collaborations build on the company’s expansion plans, including funding of €135 million for its facility, the selection of Rochester, New York, for its first North American Regeneration Hub and the identification of Lacq, France, as a future hub location.