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Biopure™ Technology for polyester recycling

Break down of discarded polyester into raw material for new plastic and new products developed by Protein Evolution. This technology aims to reduce polyester waste piling up in landfills and incinerators due to the complexity of the material. Protein Evolution is leading the way in transitioning the chemicals industry towards a low-carbon, circular economy by transforming plastic waste management production through its Biopure™ technology. Biopure™ process outputs are indistinguishable from the fossil-fuel-derived molecules used to produce polyester today.

Cycora® -- Generated Polyester from End-of-Life Textiles

Ambercycle specializes in recycling polyester from end-of-life textiles, aiming to create a closed-loop system where polyester can be continuously regenerated and reused. Cycora® is made by breaking polyester textiles into their essential components into a series of reactors. Once separated into base materials, additives such as dyes and finishes are removed further to purify the raw material at the molecular level. The purified regenerated PET is reconstructed into virgin-grade pellets and can be seamlessly integrated into existing supply chains.

Fast, Resource-Efficient Enhanced Dye Process

Bio-FREED™ is a one-step, foam-based dyeing process powered by Modern Meadow's application platform Bio-Alloy™. The technology combines proteins with bio-based polymers to create a molecularly mixed, miscible blend with unique functionalities and performances, significantly reducing carbon emission footprint by eliminating inefficiencies in the dyeing process in the textile industry. Compared to traditional three-step methods, this technology reduces up to 95% of water use and 80% of dyes applied, decreases energy use by 67%, and can be applied to any stage of textile production. 

Banofi Leather

Plant-based leather from banana crop waste. In the leather industry, 10,000 liters of water are required to produced one leather bag. Traditional synthetic vegan leather is made from petrochemical sources. Banofi is short for Banana Fibre Leather. It is produced by upcycling banana crop waste that looks, feels, and smells like traditional leather. Using banana waste addrsses the 80 million tons of banana waste generated annually. Banofi consists of 50% banana stem waste, 30% natural additives, and 20% polymers primarily recycled.

BIONIC-FINISH® ECO

Fluorine-free and APEO-free water repellent textile finishing agents based on proprietary dendrimer technology. Highly efficient and durable performance with low application. Does not affect fabric quality and appearance. Free of fluorine and APEO.

CiCLO® Biodegradable Fabrics

Sustainable textiles additive that creates biodegradable spots in the matrix of plastic by combining it with polyester and nylon at the beginning of the fiber-making process. The biodegradation process is non-toxic to marine life. Process is easy to implement in existing manufacturing. Integrity, durability, and performance of fibers are maintained. Fibers and yarns are traceable through the CiCLO® Certificate of Authenticity program. CiCLO® is only activated in conditions where biodegradation can naturally occur.

Eco-Friendly Leather Made With Mycelium

Fine Mycelium™ is a technology that manipulates mycelium cells during growth to create durable leather-like material that matches leather's gold standard. Reishi™ is the product of this technology. Constructs leather-like material with mycelium (a type of fungus), maintaining the quality and durability of leather without the environmental impact of the leather industry. Premium quality is being recognized and accepted by luxury brands, potentially reducing the fashion industry's environmental impact.

 

Textile Fiber from Wood Pulp

Textile fiber out of pulp used for making paper (micro fibrillated cellulose) with the strength and qualities of cotton and the insulation of lamb's wool. Fiber can be upcycled several times without losing quality. Fiber can be dyed before the spinning phase, reducing water use by 99% and eliminating harmful chemicals in the dyeing process. Reduced CO2 emissions, 100% biodegradable, and free of microplastics. Wood obtained from FSC and/or PEFC-certified tree farms.

Green Chemical Bleaching Options for the Denim Industry

Non-toxic surface treatment of cellulosic material for manufacturers of denim fabrics and denim clothes. Dyes and bleaches denim without the use of traditional toxic chemicals like potassium permanganate, sodium hydroxide, and hydrogen peroxide. Replaces the environmentally unfriendly sandblasting method with mechanical laser treatment. Reduces energy use, water use, and chemical emissions.

Infinna™

Cellulosic and ecological fiber textiles and non-woven fibers from textile and paper waste. It breaks waste down to the polymer level to create a textile fiber that looks and feels like cotton (cellulose carbamate fiber). Mostly use cotton-rich trashed textiles, but can also be used with other cellulose-rich materials (paper, cardboard, crop residues from wheat or rice straw). The process does not use CS2 (toxic nerve poison) like in traditional methods, but urea (natural biomolecule) instead. Polyester, elastane, and dyes (non-cellulosic particles) are cleaned out in the process.

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