The US R HDPE market saw a small downturn in August 2025 on a monthly average basis, as some consumer products sectors reduced purchases. Steady buying from packaging and construction industries supported the R HDPE market and prevented a sharper decline. Premium food contact R HDPE grades performed better due to limited high quality feedstock and consistent consumption. While the August monthly average price was marginally lower than July’s, weekly prices within August showed a gradual upward trend. The R HDPE market is expected to improve gradually from September to November, supported by seasonal demand and infrastructure projects, before easing slightly in December as buying patterns normalise and raw material costs remain steady.
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.
