Inditex to test Nanollose’s MC lyocell
31/05/2022
The fibre is made using microbes that convert food and beverage waste products, such as from coconuts, into microbial cellulose (MC).
Initial samples will be supplied at no cost to Inditex, for the purpose of testing and early-access prototyping. In turn, Nanollose will receive feedback on Nullarbor’s commercial scalability. A manufacturing pilot is already underway with Mumbai-based cellulosic fibre producer Birla Cellulose.
Should the group require larger quantities of material, costings will be calculated and mutually agreed upon at a later stage. The price will be dependent on the percentage of microbial cellulose in the fibre, whether it is supplied in fibre, yarn or fabric form, as well as any additional dyeing and finishing costs, the Perth-based company explained.
Inditex owns brands including Zara, Massimo Dutti and Bershka.
Learn more about current appetite for tree-free manmade cellulosic fibres in WSA magazine here.
A garment made with Nullarbor fibre. Credit: Nanollose
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