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Xtep harnesses the power of PLA from plants

11/06/2021
Xtep harnesses the power of PLA from plants

Chinese sportswear brand Xtep has created a range of tops made with polylactic acid (PLA), extracted from corn, straw and other starch-containing crops. Clothes made of 100% polylactic acid fibre can decompose in a year, if buried in specific conditions, said Xtep. These tops are 60% PLA and 40% polyester, creating a quick drying t-shirt. A...

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