Yarn / bio-based & recycled
Yarns are developed by innovative production methods using bio-based materials derived from renewable resources, as well as those created from recycled fibers. Biobased yarns in this category may include those made from novel sources such as agricultural waste, algae, lab-grown proteins, etc. and also ecycled yarns are produced by breaking down existing textiles or plastic waste into fibers supporting principles of circular economy.
OsomTex recycled textile waste refiberized and spun into yarn for a variety of applications
KEEL.LABS Kelsun® uses Seaweed made into yarn biopolymer that is extracted from seaweed, the most regenerative organisms on our planet and absorbs carbon dioxide in the ocean, similar to trees on land.
Spintex artificially spins the highest-performance silk fibers through a spider-inspired process. The fibers are biodegradable, made from protein, and 1000x more energy efficient than synthetic plastic fibers. Spun from a liquid gel at room temperature and without harsh chemicals, water is the only byproduct.
Renaissance Fiber creates fibers, yarn, and textiles through a degumming method based on the natural degradation of plant fibers observed in tidal streams. This method uses far less energy than traditional hemp processing, is more affordable, and is of higher quality than other fiber types. At the same time, the process sequesters carbon in the effluent, which can be returned to the ocean as a natural carbon sink.
