What are BioYarn fibres?
BioYarn fibres are polyester, nylon or elastane treated with our sustainable textile technology.
How are BioYarn fibres made ?
BioYarn is blended into virgin or recycled polyester as the plastic pellets are melted to form fibers and yarn. It bonds seamlessly with the plastic, ensuring it remains permanently embedded and never washes away.
How safe are BioYarn fibres ?
Very safe, BioYarn fibres chemical composition has been independently verified through the OEKO-TEX® ECO PASSPORT certification, which ensures compliance with industry regulations and confirms that they pose no risk to human health in sustainable textiles.
What is biodegradation ?
The process by which microorganisms break down a substance physically and/or chemically, converting it into fundamental natural elements such as carbon dioxide, methane, water, minerals, and new microbial biomass.
If a product contains only some BioYarn fibres, will the entire item biodegrade ?
BioYarn fibres can be combined with various materials like nylon, polyester or spandex. The presence of BioYarn in the blend will not alter the properties or performance of the other fibers in the yarn.
If it's not visible, how can you be sure it's actually in the products ?
BioYarn technology includes a comprehensive traceability program that mandates all fiber producers to verify the presence of BioYarn in each batch they produce.
Do BioYarn fibres lose durability or begin to biodegrade during wear or use ?
BioYarn fibres do not affect durability but simply enable naturally occurring microbes to break down the material, similar to how they decompose natural fibers like wool. This process takes a long time and will not occur during regular use or care, just as wool does not biodegrade while being worn or washed.
How do BioYarn fibres help reduce plastic pollution ?
- Polyester, nylon, and elastane fabrics are essentially plastic and, like most textiles, can shed tiny fibers—known as microfibers or fiber fragments—through wear and washing. These plastic fibers are challenging to capture and often make their way into the ocean. Unlike traditional plastics, BioYarn fibres are designed to biodegrade naturally in seawater, similar to wool.
- With large-scale apparel recycling still limited, most discarded clothing ends up in landfills. In these environments, BioYarn fibres will gradually break down, helping to reduce long-term Plastic waste.
If polyester is plastic and contributes to pollution, why do companies continue to use it in their products ?
Polyester is a versatile fabric for performance textiles, known for its moisture-wicking properties, stretch, and easy maintenance. Its long-lasting nature is a major benefit. The most sustainable approach is to use what you have for as long as possible and reduce unnecessary consumption.
Isn't recycling textiles a better option than simply discarding them?
BioYarn doesn't hinder recycling where facilities are in place. While efforts are underway within the textile industry to develop chemical and mechanical recycling methods, widespread textile recycling is not yet available. We recommend keeping your textiles for as long as possible and passing them along if you no longer need them.
Does BioYarn play a role in microfiber pollution?
In response to concerns about microfiber pollution, it's important to highlight that BioYarn works differently from oxo-degradable technologies. While oxo-degradable plastics rely on transition metal salts to break down plastics into smaller pieces with the help of UV light and oxygen, BioYarn degrades biochemically, starting from the outside and working inward. Testing on its carbon mass balance shows that BioYarn is fully metabolized and mineralized into basic elements over time. Additionally, any new surface area exposed during degradation continues to support further biodegradation. This process ensures that BioYarn contributes to reducing microfiber pollution.