Lululemon to scale up partially bio-based nylon
Canadian yogawear brand Lululemon has announced a multi-year collaboration with California-based biotechnology pioneer ZymoChem to help expand its use of bio-based nylon.
Lululemon’s work with ZymoChem began last year with an initial investment to support innovative technologies used to create a bio-based version of adipic acid, one of the key chemical building blocks of nylon 6,6, traditionally produced from petroleum.
The next phase of this partnership will focus on scaling ZymoChem’s technologies to support its commercialisation.
“We spent years refining our patented Carbon Conserving process with a vision to develop a sustainable version of nylon,” said Harshal Chokhawala, CEO of ZymoChem. “We are thrilled to have deepened our engagement with lululemon, setting the stage for our technologies to deliver bio-based and decarbonised nylon on a global scale.”
Last year, Lululemon and Australian startup Samsara Eco unveiled the first enzymatically recycled nylon 6,6 product.
