Polartec to launch bio-based nylon-based fabrics and films

Polartec will launch Power Shield and Power Stretch Pro fabrics and films containing Biolon fibers this fall.

Biolon is a renewable, non-GMO plant-based nylon with a 50% lower carbon footprint than virgin nylon 6,6. It is said to have properties closer to nylon 6,6 than many regenerated nylon alternatives currently on the market, and is 45-48% plant-based. Its waterproof rating is
20000mm, moisture permeability level is 20000g/㎡/24h.

Polartec Power Stretch Pro reversible fabric consists of a highly durable nylon exterior and a soft, comfortable polyester interior that is durable, comfortable, breathable and features four-way stretch.

Polartec said: “For a long time, many people believed that sustainable choices meant the loss of performance such as durability, but Polartec has proven that this is not the case. Challenging a technology that is already considered the pinnacle of performance is a difficult task, but The team at Polartec rose to the challenge and we have created a new standard for sustainability in performance fabrics.”