It ain't fashion, if it ain't sustainable

Giulio Bonazzi

PRESS RELEASE / Announcement

25 March 2025

3 minutes

The nylon recovered through this technology will be entirely destined for the Econyl regeneration plant, where it will be processed into new regenerated nylon, ready for new textile applications.

First Aquafil Demo Plant Launched for Chemical Separation of Elastic Fibre From Nylon

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.

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Biomaterials / Nylon-6

22 July 2022

2 minutes

Aquafil is a pioneer in the circular economy also thanks to the Econyl Regeneration System, an innovative and sustainable process able to create new products from waste and give life to an endless cycle.

Geno and Aquafil Begin Pre-Commercial Production for Plant-Based Nylon-6

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.