Polartec is making strides in sustainable performance fabrics by introducing Biolon, a plant-based nylon fiber and membrane, in two of its popular product lines: Polartec Power Shield and Power Stretch Pro.
Biolon is a plant-based nylon that is renewable and non-GMO. It’s a more eco-friendly choice, with a 50% lower carbon footprint compared to the commonly used virgin Nylon 6,6. Remarkably, Biolon maintains similar performance characteristics to Nylon 6,6 and even surpasses many recycled nylon options available today.
In the new Polartec Power Shield and Power Stretch Pro fabrics, approximately 45-48% of the nylon content is derived from the plant-based Biolon.
