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Aquafil unveils nylon recycling success after 10 years’ research

25/03/2025
Aquafil unveils nylon recycling success after 10 years’ research

After more than ten years of research and innovation, Aquafil has unveiled a demonstration plant capable of chemically separating elastic fibres from nylon. 

In 2013, Aquafil partnered with Georgia Tech University to explore solutions for recycling mixed fibres. 

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