Polyvinyl Alcohol prices in the U.S. held steady at week ending August 1, 2025, despite a strong 12-week upward trend. Stable production from key suppliers, smooth feedstock availability, and disruption-free logistics supported price stability. Buyers continued just-in-time purchasing amid comfortable inventories. While strong demand from detergent pods and construction sectors provided support, increased vinyl acetate monomer supply and discounted Chinese imports added downward pressure. With upstream costs stable and supply ample, any near-term price increase is expected to be modest, depending on sustained downstream demand.
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.
