Europe’s masterbatch market ended August 2025 on steady ground, supported by slightly lower resin costs and resilient packaging demand. The ethylene contract slipped €10/t, while PP and PE remained near multi-year lows, keeping inputs favorable. Packaging trials ahead of the EU’s PPWR boosted demand for PCR-compatible masterbatch, while white masterbatch sentiment improved following the titanium dioxide ruling. Producers like Avient and LyondellBasell posted solid Q2 results, though construction and automotive remained uneven.
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.
Eduardo Santos, Head of Corporate Strategy at Selenis, remarked that the monomer synthesis showed a performance comparable to virgin terephthalic acid. He expressed optimism about the consistent quality of Circ's monomer output and anticipated future commercial success. Santos pointed out that the Circ partnership complements Selenis's existing mission and goals for a more sustainable textile industry. He further stated their anticipation of expanding upon this collaboration and providing support for Circ's forthcoming commercial production trials.
