Fulgar introduces new biobased nylon
For brands looking to reduce their dependence on fossil fuel-derived materials, Italian polyamide producer Fulgar is introducing a new partially biobased nylon yarn. Q-Geo, as it is called, derives 46% of its content from non-edible corn, which significantly reduces its greenhouse gas emissions compared to conventional nylon, the company says. Technically a polyamide 5.6, it is made from industrial corn that has no nutritional content, says Daniela Antunes, marketing manager.
Q-Geo is presented as a drop-in solution with regards to production processes and it possesses the same durability characteristics as a petrochemical polyamide. In addition, it is said to have quick drying and flame-retardant properties with no need for a special additive. The company has also found it to have a “pleasant feel on the skin” and “outstanding body humidity management with 50% greater absorbency than a normal polyamide”.
This new yarn, for which a life cycle assessment is available, adds a second biobased solution to Fulgar’s existing Evo yarn, a bio-based polyamide 10 made from castor oil.
Read up on greener shades of nylon in our feature here.
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