Non-woven fabric demand in China edged higher as May trading reflected a firmer market tone driven by stronger domestic procurement and tighter spot availability. The uptrend began in April and advanced through May, with improving demand for non-woven fabric from hygiene, packaging and industrial end-users supporting firmer offers ahead of restocking later in the year. Moderate port congestion and seasonal softness in finished textiles tempered gains. Overall sentiment shifted from neutral to mildly bullish as suppliers prioritized shipment volumes and maintained pricing discipline. Sector dynamics of non-woven fabric underpinned the uplift: the hygiene segment, spanning spun-bond and melt-blown for hygiene products, remained the core driver, sustaining orders and helping suppliers push offers higher; packaging and industrial nonwoven applications provided steady consumption, while textile and apparel orders stayed weak. The near-term outlook for non-woven fabric remains cautious, with downside risk in May/June from export softness and high inventories, followed by stabilization and restocking into autumn. Logistics and feedstock trends point to a late-year recovery.
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.
