This regeneration process also forms a closed-loop system, using less water and creating far less waste than traditional nylon production.
Another up-and-coming recycled fabric is Econyl. Introduced by Aquafil as an alternative to nylon, this sustainable fashion material uses industrial plastic, waste fabric, and fishing nets from the ocean and regenerates them into a new form of nylon yarn that matches the exact quality of regular nylon. This regeneration process also forms a closed-loop system, using less water and creating far less waste than traditional nylon production. The waste collected is first cleaned and shredded to extract the nylon, then it is polymerized, transformed into yarn, and re-commercialized into textiles.