The 60% Bio-Based fabric reflects Toray’s commitment to producing lower-impact textiles
Toray Industries, Inc. has developed a new, more sustainable nylon that represents a major step forward in the company’s Sustainability Vision and makes it possible to create bio-based versions of proven Toray technologies like Entrant® and Dermizax®.
• Ecodear® Nylon is 60% bio-based, developed with sebacic acid generated from Castor beans. The resulting fiber, initially available in 10, 20 and 50 denier versions, can be spun in the same process as conventional nylon.
• Ecodear® Nylon demonstrates the value of Toray’s vertically integrated structure. Because Toray is a chemical manufacturer in addition to a textile company, they can consistently control product quality from the creation of polymers to the production of finished yarns.
• Ecodear® Nylon is not just environmentally friendly, it also has the durability and soft hand that customers expect from Toray nylon products.
• Ecodear® Nylon can be used to make bio-based versions of proven Toray brand technologies like Dermizax® and Entrant®.
Toray’s development and launch of new bio-based textile technologies like Ecodear® Nylon, in addition to continued progress with recycled materials reduces the amount of petroleum used in the fabric production supply chain, as well as carbon dioxide emissions – both vital goals detailed in the company’s Sustainability Vision.
Toray plans to market the textile in fall 2020, targeting the active outdoor sports and skiing markets, as well as athleisure. In North America, Toray International America Inc. will provide the new textile.
Toray is a leading global company in innovative technologies and advanced materials. Since its foundation in 1926, the Company has contributed to society through the creation of new value and addressed global challenges by delivering high value-added products including fibers and textiles, resins and films, and carbon fiber composite materials. It operates in 29 countries and regions with about 48,000 employees worldwide.