Arco, Italy: Aquafil launched, in Slovenia, the first demonstration plant for the chemical separation of elastic fiber from nylon, an innovative technology that opens new perspectives in the textile fiber sector, allowing the company to take a step forward in research and development, consolidating its commitment to sustainable innovation.
Sustainability leader Genomatica (Geno) alongside longtime collaborator Aquafil have successfully completed the first demonstration scale production runs for plant-based nylon-6. The material will go to leading global brands and their value chain partners.
