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Freudenberg Apparel Launches Complete RCY 99xx

Freudenberg Performance Materials Apparel recently announced the global launch of the complete RCY 99xx series recycled polyester (rPET) shirt interlinings. This innovative product line serves as a sustainable counterpart to Freudenberg’s renowned 95xx series, which has been a staple in the industry for over twenty years.

The 95xx series, celebrated for its unique bi-elastic properties, has earned its place as one of Freudenberg’s most sought-after shirt interlining ranges worldwide. Cherished by customers across the globe, the 95xx series has consistently delivered on quality and performance.

Now, taking a leap towards sustainability, Freudenberg introduces the complete RCY 99xx series. Crafted from rPET, these bi-elastic interlinings are designed to complement an array of contemporary fabrics, including pure cotton, T/C, flannel, oxford, cotton & linen blends, seersucker, jersey and all types of stretch knits. The RCY 99xx series not only preserves the natural hand feel, texture, and shape of these fabrics but also infuses a fresh creative dimension into shirt design.

The RCY 99xx series boasts an impressive weight range of 30-150 g/m2, offering versatility for a diverse spectrum of shirt styles, from men’s casual shirts and women’s blouses to polo shirts, sports shirts, and even denim shirts. This adaptability ensures that designers and manufacturers have the flexibility to meet the evolving demands of the market while upholding sustainability principles. www.freudenberg-pm.com

Fig.1 Launches Dissolvable Micellar Oil Wipes

ZymoChem Unveils World’s First Scalable, 100% Bio-Based, and Biodegradable Super Absorbent Polymer: BAYSE™

ZymoChem, a leading biotech company dedicated to creating sustainable materials for everyday products, announced the launch of BAYSE™, the world’s first scalable, 100% bio-based, and biodegradable Super Absorbent Polymer (SAP). This groundbreaking innovation is set to revolutionize the $145 billion global hygiene industry and pave the way for a more sustainable future.

BAYSE™ is a drop-in replacement for traditional, fossil fuel-based SAPs, which are a key component in disposable, absorbent hygiene products such as infant diapers. Unlike petroleum-derived, polyacrylate counterparts, BAYSE™ is made from renewable resources, maintains a lower carbon footprint, and is readily biodegradable, addressing the environmental concerns associated with the 300,000 diapers that enter landfills or are incinerated every minute.

ZymoChem’s proprietary technology platform enables the production of BAYSE™ at a cost which is competitive with traditional SAPs, ensuring that sustainability can be achieved without a premium. Intent on creating a positive environmental impact and inspiring change across sectors, ZymoChem’s BAYSE™ boasts additional applications in industries such as agriculture, cosmetics, and water treatment. The creation of microplastics from fossil-based petroleum SAP has been a concern for those industries, which BAYSE™ addresses as a high-performance, microplastic-free alternative.

ZymoChem recently raised $21 million in Series A funding to accelerate the commercialization of BAYSE™. For more information about ZymoChem and BAYSE™. www.zymochem.com

Fig.1 has introduced dissolvable Micellar Oil Wipes. The wipes are derm-developed to melt away makeup and sunscreen, revealing clean, soft, radiant skin and individually wrapped for easy travel. Fig.1 partnered with skincare innovator Conserving Beauty to unite sustainability with beauty so consumers can enjoy a zero-trace cleanse. Each wipe dissolves within seconds in water, leaving zero waste and skin glowingly clean.

Fig. 1 recommends dissolving the wipe in the shower or sink. Wipes that go into the garbage instead will biodegrade within 14 days. fig-1.co