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Aquafil, a leading company in the circular economy, has announced that Econyl regenerated nylon contributes to Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) v4 points in four main categories. LEED v4 is the most current version of the LEED green building rating system established by the US Green Building Council. LEED is the most widely used green building rating system in the world.

The four main LEED v4 categories that Econyl contributes to are:

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British fashion brand Burberry has announced the launch of a collection made with Econyl; a ‘sustainable’ nylon yarn made from regenerated fishing nets, fabric scraps and industrial plastic.

This marks the latest brand to incorporate the increasingly popular Econyl into its range, joining counterparts such as Levi’s, Prada and Tchibo.

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The Italian house has partnered with Aquafil to create the signature fabric from ocean plastics and waste materials

All the way back in 1978, Miuccia Prada took over the helm of family brand Prada, and a year later debuted the house’s iconic nylon – previously used by her grandfather for trunk coverings – in the form of backpacks and totes.

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Today Aquafil S.p.A. finalized the acquisition of 100 percent of O’Mara Inc. for a total consideration equal to $40.5 million. The deal was completed through the Group’s U.S. subsidiary, Aquafil USA Inc.

O’MARA Inc.

O’Mara Incorporated — founded in 1970 — produces nylon, polypropylene and polyester fibres mainly in solution-dyed colors in its plant based in Rutherford College, N.C. In 2018, O’Mara reported a turnover of $40.1 million, with margins in line with those of Aquafil Group.

Integration of O’Mara into Aquafil Group

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FIMAST will present the latest in preparatory machines, linking, sewing and assembling machines, yarns and hosiery accessories, circular hosiery knitting machines, dyeing and finishing machines, packaging machines and accessories machines, accessories, computer equipment, control systems and services.

Eurolast will give an exclusive preview of the Nerino G fibre, a hydrophilic fibre combining the characteristics of the synthetic fibres with unique properties of the natural fibres, which was introduced by joint developers Invista and Golden Lady.

Related Keywords: Aquafil, Econyl yarn, H &M Conscious Exclusive collection, nylon yarn, sustainable future

According to Giulio Bonazzi, President of Aquafil, the collection’s release is the beginning of a long-awaited collaboration between two industry leaders with a shared vision for a more sustainable future.In February, Aquafil, a leading producer of nylon yarn, and H&M joined forces to make sustainable fashion accessible and beautiful through the H&M Conscious Exclusive collection, which for the first time featured pieces made from Econyl yarn, Aquafil’s regenerated nylon made from waste diverted from landfills and oceans.

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Aquafil, leading players, both in Italy and globally, in the production of synthetic fibres and polyamide 6: a landmark in terms of quality and product innovation has announced a unique partnership with Outerknown, a new menswear apparel brand founded by eleven times World Champion surfer Kelly Slater who creates clothing brand that seamlessly blends function and style, while establishing sustainable manufacturing processes across its supply chain.

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Aquafil USA, the producer of Nylon 6 fibres and polymers has been recognized for its ECONYL fibre, made from reused and improved waste polymers, found in fishing nets, carpets and clothing by winning the best fibre award at the NeoCon 2014, a design exposition and conference for commercial interiors.