Selenis has effectively manufactured recycled PET chips using terephthalic acid sourced from Circ®, a textile-to-textile recycler based in Virginia. The chip production took place through a series of batches at Selenis' pilot plant in San-Giorgio, Italy. By utilizing inputs recovered from polycotton textile waste, Selenis has created high-quality PET chip, which has been further processed into DTY yarn. This yarn will play a crucial role in product development as Circ prepares for additional capsule launches. Selenis is leveraging the success of this initial collaboration phase and is committed to advancing towards an offtake partnership to support Circ's inaugural industrial facility.

Kaushik Vashee, SVP of Manufacturing at Circ, stated that through collaboration with Selenis' strategic and pilot plant manufacturing teams, they showcased the quality of Circ monomers. Vashee highlighted that the performance of Circ monomers as a direct substitute for virgin monomers in synthesizing rPET from blended textile waste was confirmed. He further emphasized the pivotal role played by Selenis teams' dedication in bringing about the pilot trials, which has been crucial in demonstrating the value of their recycled monomers.

Circ is revolutionizing textile recycling by tackling the previously insurmountable challenge of blended fabrics, particularly polycotton. Every year, millions of tons of this versatile material end up in landfills or incinerators because traditional methods struggle to separate the natural fibers (cellulose) from the synthetic ones (plastic) for individual recycling. Circ's groundbreaking technology stands alone in its ability to effectively break down polycotton waste and recover high-quality fibers from both components. As they usher in this transformative era, Circ is actively seeking partnerships with forward-thinking companies. Ideal collaborators will not only share Circ's commitment to exceptional product quality but also actively contribute to their sustainable mission.