Lululemon reveals recycling milestone
Activewear brand Lululemon has unveiled the world’s first enzymatically recycled nylon 6,6 product
In partnership with Australian enviro-tech startup Samsara Eco, the product marks a key milestone in textile-to-textile recycling and lululemon’s work to create a circular ecosystem.
Nylon 6,6 is a foundational fibre used by Lululemon to create many of its bestselling products such as the Align and Wunder Train leggings.
Today, recycled nylon is generally made from post-industrial material waste, and recycled alternatives that align with Lululemon's product performance standards are only available in limited quantities. Samsara Eco’s technology breaks down nylon 6,6 synthetic blends by harnessing engineered enzymes, recreating nylon 6,6 that can then be turned back into apparel.
“The Lululemon Swiftly top samples go beyond material innovation – they represent the exciting possibilities and impact that can be achieved through collaboration and cross-industry partnership,” said Yogendra Dandapure, VP, raw materials innovation at Lululemon. “This breakthrough not only signals a turning point for sustainable innovation in apparel, but for all industries looking to shift towards more circular models.”
