Production begins at Hyosung’s bio-BDO plant
Fibre producer Hyosung has begun commercial production of its 50,000-ton-per-year Bio-BDO plant in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, which will enable it to reduce the carbon footprint of its elastane.
Backed by a total investment of $1 billion, the project is equipped with the infrastructure to expand its production capacity up to 200,000 tons annually in line with market growth.
Keeping production in Vietnam creates an integrated vertical supply chain, helping to reduce transportation requirements across the supply chain.
Simon Whitmarsh-Knight, Hyosung TNC Marketing and Sustainability Director-Textiles, said: “Sustainability is no longer just about setting goals, it’s about having technologies that can deliver at scale.
“Our focus is on making bio-based elastane a viable choice for the industry today, with a scalable system that can help move renewable resources from an alternative to a more mainstream material solution.”
On September 2, Whitmarsh-Knight will join a panel talk titled ‘From Oil Dependency to Feedstock Sovereignty: Fashion’s Hardest Transition’ at Premiere Vision in Paris (September 1-3).
Hyosung also offers a portfolio of 100% recycled and elastane, nylon and polyester with functionality built in. Its recycled Regen Aqua-X Nylon and Regen Askin Polyester help brands provide the cool-to-touch comfort while its new Regen Luchera Nylon creates a deep lustre with a soft touch.
