Reju is collaborating with A. Sampaio, RDD Textiles, Swisstex Direct, Tintex Textiles, FOV Fabrics and Utenos to strengthen Reju’s path to industrial-scale, post-consumer textile-to-textile regeneration.

PARIS, Nov. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Reju, the textile-to-textile regeneration company, today announced that it has been collaborating with six mills to develop fabrics in order to accelerate the integration of regenerated polyester into the global textile supply chain. The work is being carried out with A. Sampaio, RDD Textiles, Tintex Textiles, FOV Fabrics and Utenos in Europe and Swisstex Direct in the United States, thereby growing a network for premium knitting, seamless construction, technical wovens, and advanced dyeing and finishing. The ongoing work is designed to move Reju’s regenerated polyester further downstream, from raw output at its future Regeneration Hubs into finished fabric.

Together, these six mills bring complementary specializations across the textile value chain:

A. Sampaio, a +79 year-old Portuguese leader in circular knitted fabricsRDD Textiles, a Portuguese seamless and circular knit producer with certifications for recycled content traceabilitySwisstex Direct, a sustainable knitting, dyeing and finishing provider based in Los Angeles, California and El SalvadorTintex Textiles, a certified B Corp specializing in smart jersey fabrics with advanced, lower-impact dyeing and finishing technologiesFOV Fabrics, a Swedish manufacturer of high-tech woven fabrics for demanding technical and functional applicationsUtenos Trikotazas, a vertically integrated circular knit fabric and garment manufacturer in the Baltic States, combining over 50 years of textile expertise with European manufacturing excellence

This gives Reju access to mills spanning circular knit design, chain-of-custody verified recycling, high-volume jersey production, and sustainability-certified dyeing and finishing, the manufacturing capabilities needed to move regenerated polyester from raw material into finished, market-ready fabric at scale.

“Every selected mill with whom we are working adds to our circular textile system,” said Patrik Frisk, CEO of Reju. “As plans for Reju’s future Regeneration Hub network grows, so will our ability to deliver a consistent, high-quality regenerated polyester that manufacturers and brands can then build on.”

Each on-going workstream is tied to specific development projects underway across Reju’s manufacturing network, work that reflects real market demand the company is tracking with its growing roster of brand with whom it has signed development agreements.

The mill announcements build on a year of strong momentum for Reju, including: the €135 million from NIKI the Dutch government funding to support the facility; the selection of Rochester, New York as its first North American regeneration hub and an additional site selection for a future regeneration hub in Lacq, France.

“By bringing mills like these into our ecosystem, we can turn regenerated material into real product,” Frisk added. “It’s how we close the loop, not just in theory, but from textile waste to finished fabric.”

With access to an expanded manufacturing network, Reju is positioning itself to deliver regenerated polyester at the quality and scale required for mainstream adoption, moving the industry closer to a true textile-to-textile circular system.

About Reju

Reju is a materials regeneration company focused on creating innovative solutions for regenerating polyester textiles from post-consumer PET waste. Owned by Technip Energies and utilizing technology originating with IBM Research, Reju is driven by its purpose to unlock infinite possibilities within finite resources. The company aims to establish a global textile recycling circular system to regenerate and recirculate polyester textiles. Learn more at https://www.reju.com/.

About A. Sampaio

With over 75 years of experience, we are market leaders in developing and manufacturing circular knitted fabrics.

We have always based our decisions on the values we value most. Dedication to Work, Trust, Transparency, and Social Responsibility combined with our focus on Technology, Innovation, Know-How, Flexibility, and Sustainability. The blend of all these factors distinctively marks the essence of our business model and A. Sampaio’s path in the national and international textile industry.

We know how to anticipate customer needs and offer the correct solution, from essential fabrics to developments with increasingly innovative and complex structures and raw materials, crossing all creative boundaries.

At A. Sampaio, we pride ourselves on building relationships based on Trust and Transparency. These relationships underpin our company’s and all partners’ success in an economy that increasingly wants to be circular. We create value while respecting the ecosystem and everyone’s future.

About FOV

Thriving at the textile frontier, FOV Fabrics fuses advanced textile functionality with circular sustainability. And boasting a fully vertical process, which includes creative design, cutting-edge R&D as well as the latest production technologies, we believe anything is possible.

Swisstex Direct

Swisstex Direct is a provider of circular knit fabrics with locations in Los Angeles and El Salvador, offering knitting, dyeing, finishing, and collaborative product development for apparel brands. With more than 20 years of experience, the company offers a broad range of knit constructions, natural and synthetic fibers, recycled materials, and performance finishes. As a Bluesign® system partner, Swisstex Direct combines technical innovation with a commitment to responsible textile production, quality, and responsive customer service. For more information, visit swisstexdirect.com.

About Tintex Textiles

TINTEX specializes in crafting circular-knitted fabrics and developing sustainable strategies throughout the entire supply chain.

Based in Vila Nova de Cerveira, Portugal, the company draws on over 25 years of textile experience to create both timeless and contemporary, eco-conscious, and innovative fabrics for the Fashion, Activewear, Loungewear, and Underwear segments.

About Utenos

Utenos Trikotazas, a vertically integrated circular knit fabric and garment manufacturer in the Baltic States, combining over 50 years of textile expertise with European manufacturing excellence and certifications including OEKO-TEX STANDARD 100, GOTS, RWS, GRS, WOOLMARK, SMETA, ISO 9001 and ISO 14001.

About RDD Textiles

RDD is a Portuguese textile company developing innovative textiles, from fibres to finished fabrics. Using emerging technologies and novel raw materials, RDD creates sustainable fabrics through a more environmentally friendly production process. Its focus lies in bio-based, regenerative and recycled materials, along with pioneering dyeing technologies that reduce environmental impact, supporting more responsible production and consumption. By bringing together science, design and technology, RDD rethinks how materials are imagined, made and valued.

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BAC NINH, Vietnam, Nov. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — FPT Corporation has commenced trial operations of FPT Semiconductor Chip Testing and Packaging Plant (FPT Analysis Technologies Joint Stock Company) in Bac Ninh (Viet Nam), featuring six production lines and a maximum designed capacity of 300 million chips per year. The plant will contribute to developing Vietnam’s chip testing capabilities, with the aim of promoting connectivity across the semiconductor chip value chain and advancing the national direction of mastering core and sovereign technologies, enabling Vietnam to participate more deeply in the global supply chain.

A semiconductor chip Testing and Packaging plant under Vietnamese ownership and control

FPT semiconductor Testing and Packaging plant covers an area of 1,600 square meters and is located in Yen Phong II-C Industrial Park, Bac Ninh Province. During the trial operation phase, the plant has a maximum capacity of 300 million chips per year, meeting the high-volume testing demands of businesses.

In terms of quality standards, the plant operates with a focus on applying international management standards. These include ISO 9001 for quality management, ISO 14001 for environmental management, and ISO 45001 for occupational health and safety management. In addition, the plant implements cleanroom environmental controls in accordance with ISO 14644, electrostatic discharge (ESD) controls, and reliability testing methods based on relevant industry standards applicable to each product.

FPT’s plant uses an Automated Test Equipment (ATE) system in combination with Handler equipment to test and sort chips. The ATE Tester checks chip functionality and evaluates operational performance, while the Handler positions chips for testing and subsequently sorts them based on whether they pass or fail the tests. The testing area is located in a Class 10,000 cleanroom (ISO Class 7) to control dust and environmental factors.

In addition, FPT’s engineering team develops test programs tailored to each type of chip. Each chip product line has different functions and technical requirements, requiring engineers to identify the parameters to be tested, establish testing conditions, and evaluate the results. FPT is also researching and developing an AI-powered platform to support the automation of semiconductor chip test program development, from data and technical requirement standardization to test configuration design and result evaluation.

Beyond functional testing, FPT’s plant also evaluates product durability and reliability. To identify potential chip failure risks, engineers conduct testing under high-temperature conditions, continuous temperature variations, and combined temperature and humidity conditions. The plant also implements electrostatic discharge control measures to reduce the risk of damage when personnel or equipment come into contact with components. The results help assess whether products meet usage requirements and evaluate their reliability.

During its initial operating phase, the plant will focus on testing chip functionality, quality, and reliability, with the goal of providing services to domestic and international semiconductor businesses. In the coming period, the reliability testing area will be developed in accordance with international standards for testing and calibration laboratory competence, meeting the requirements of both domestic and international customers. The plant is expected to undertake its first chip testing order for a South Korean partner, marking the beginning of FPT’s chip testing service operations.

Training Vietnamese engineers on actual testing production lines

To operate the plant, FPT has built a team of experienced experts and engineers in chip testing and packaging, including specialists with many years of experience working at Intel’s Vietnam plant. The team is responsible for establishing technical procedures, operating equipment, and training personnel.

In addition, FPT plans to use the plant for practical training activities. In its initial phase, the plant will collaborate with FPT Polytechnic College to develop a pilot program, enabling students to gain hands-on exposure to chip testing production lines starting in December 2026. Students will have the opportunity to work with actual equipment and operational processes, thereby gaining a clearer understanding of the work involved.

In the coming period, FPT plans to further expand its advanced testing capabilities and develop chip packaging technologies, taking the next step in the corporation’s semiconductor development plan.

With more than 10 years of experience in the semiconductor industry, FPT aims to develop a chip packaging and testing ecosystem, enhance its technological capabilities, and expand service provision to domestic and international customers. These efforts will contribute to enabling Vietnam to participate more deeply in the global semiconductor value chain, supporting the development of Vietnam’s semiconductor industry toward 2030 and beyond.

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HONG KONG, Nov. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — As the November shopping season swings into gear, consumers are proactively stocking up on health and self-care essentials ahead of the busy year-end. Navigating seasonal transitions and approaching holidays calls for mindful daily wellness—from foundational nutrition to essential skin hydration. To provide year-end inspiration, global health and wellness e-commerce platform iHerb has curated a premier selection of customer favorites spanning targeted probiotics, brain-supporting magnesium, herbal blends, rich body lotions, daily multivitamins, and soothing lozenges.

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