ECONYL®

ECONYL®: polyamide with recycled content

ECONYL® regenerated nylon is obtained from suitable nylon waste and regenerated into a new raw material. This includes industrial and consumer waste.

The process

In the ECONYL® process, nylon 6 is regenerated and returned to its original chemical structure. This creates a new nylon raw material that can be used again to make products.

ECONYL® at a glance

• Starting material: suitable nylon 6 waste
• Examples: textile and carpet waste, industrial waste
• Process: regeneration of nylon 6
• Result: ECONYL® regenerated nylon
• Use: in your PROTECTIVE product labelled with the ECONYL® hangtag

Which part of a product is made of ECONYL® is stated in the product description and in the material details.

ECONYL® is a registered trademark of Aquafil S.p.A.