Gastonia, N.C.-based Intrinsic Advanced Materials announced expanded adoption of CiCLO technology across performance apparel, outdoor and protective workwear as brands address microplastic fiber pollution.
CiCLO technology is embedded in polyester and nylon fibers during production, enabling the material to biodegrade at rates comparable to wool when exposed to seawater, soil or wastewater. According to the company, third-party lab studies show CiCLO fibers fully biodegrade in under four years compared to conventional fibers that remain intact.
New product launches include Fruit of the Loom’s Iconic Premium and Iconic 250 Sweats collections in Europe, ROFA’s MOVE EASY Workwear line and Black Diamond Equipment’s Rift Fleece collection in the United States.
“Integrating CiCLO technology into these collections allows us to introduce an ingredient innovation directly into core apparel categories,” said Christian Lanvermann, senior marketing manager for Fruit of the Loom Europe.
CiCLO fibers are available from certified manufacturers globally.
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