The textile-to-textile regenerator Reju has received a partnership with Rematrix, an organization for manufacturer’s responsibility from Vicenza, Italy, to ensure compliant and sustainable supply of old textiles.
Rematrix works with fashion companies and looks after the final phase of their textile products. The company ensures compliance with the regulations on the extended manufacturer’s responsibility (EPR) in Italy and all of Europe.
Rematrix promotes reuse and recycling of textile waste as well as the development of circular business models through an industrial supply chain, its own traceability platform and a network of technology and business partners: inside.
Beyond the EPR requirements
The new partnership will have an impact on regional problems in the area of old clothing in the regions in which they are created. In this way, solutions are developed and opportunities for nearshoring are created.
“The ability of Rematrix to manage the entire life cycle of textile products-from the collection to recycling-fits our mission perfectly,” explains Reju CEO Patrik Frisk in a press release. “This alliance not only supports our material procurement strategy, but also accelerates the transition from the industry to a circular economy.”
In addition, Rematrix ‘Managing Partner Innovando brings his expertise in the areas of traceability, compliance and waste optimization to the partnership and ensures that all textile waste generated from the period after production to consumption corresponds to the highest environmental standards.
“The partnership with Reju enables us to equip brands with strategic tools in order to go beyond the EPR requirements and to implement a circular business model in concrete terms. By combining our expertise in the old textile collection and administration with the regeneration skills of Reju, we enable brands to take full control over their supply chains and in an increasingly sustainable market To provide a competitive advantage.