Partners offer biodegradable ‘breakthrough’ from ocean-bound plastic
Germany-based polyester supplier Advansa has teamed up with Indonesia’s Asia Pacific Fibres to launch a recycled plastic fibre for the sportswear sector.
The companies describe Remotion as a “breakthrough” as it is biodegradable; the fibres have modified to naturally break down over time, at a rate comparable with natural fibres: up to 40% within a year in landfill or in marine environment and over 90% within four years.
Remotion Blue is made from ocean-bound plastic bottles, and Remotion Green made from domestic recycled plastic bottles.
For Remotion Blue, Advansa and APF are cooperating with Prevented Ocean Plastic, a global recycling initiative that thousands of people to clean their coastlines, prevent ocean plastic pollution and earn additional income.
The fibre can also be recycled, and has performance features such as anti-bacterial properties and moisture management and can be dyed any colour.
The companies will present it at Performance Days in Munich from 3-5 October 2023.
