Nylon From Tyres
Tyres to Nylon with Basf and Fulgar
Man-made textiles specialist Fulgar is marketing its most experimental innovation yet, aimed at establishing a cross-industry recycling standard.
Called O-Cycle, Fulgar’s new nylon 6.6 yarn is crafted from tyre waste. It is the result of a partnership with German-based public company Basf, which provided the technology to turn tyres destined for landfill (sic) into brand new materials to be channelled into the apparel industry.
The repurposed nylon preserves the same features — such as resilience and elasticity, non-allergenic proper...
Tyres to Nylon with Basf and Fulgar
Man-made textiles specialist Fulgar is marketing its most experimental innovation yet, aimed at establishing a cross-industry recycling standard.
Called O-Cycle, Fulgar’s new nylon 6.6 yarn is crafted from tyre waste. It is the result of a partnership with German-based public company Basf, which provided the technology to turn tyres destined for landfill (sic) into brand new materials to be channelled into the apparel industry.
The repurposed nylon preserves the same features — such as resilience and elasticity, non-allergenic proper...
