That’s why it’s important to know which fabrics work best for different types of exercise. Understanding the key materials ...

Nylon is a petroleum-based polymer (a type of plastic) that manufacturer’s spin to make into apparel and textiles, according to Arya. Fabrics made from nylon are typically very stretchy and ...

Fabrics made from these fibers are called synthetic fabrics. Nylon, polyester, and acrylic are all synthetic fabrics. Inventions and discoveries continue to be made in the fields of textile chemistry ...

The nylon recovered through this process will be regenerated at the ECONYL® plant, transforming waste into high-quality regenerated nylon ready for new textile applications—significantly reducing ...

After more than ten years of research and development, Aquafil, headquartered in Trento, Italy, is launching the world’s first demonstration plant capable of chemically separating elastic fibres from ...

elastic fibers can be effectively separated from nylon in blended fabrics. This is a game-changer for recycling notoriously difficult textile waste—particularly from sportswear and swimwear ...

The next step? Refining and scaling the process to an industrial level in order to process impactful volumes of material. To support this, Aquafil has built a network of strategic partners to secure a ...