Invista has developed new products featuring EcoMade Technology. EcoMade technology is a key part of the company’s vision, in which product sustainability is a critical component. EcoMade technology is available in staple and filament forms, so that almost all fabric types and textile end-use can be served. This makes them easy to be adopted as performance fabrics in the active outdoor space.

EcoMade gives new life to recycled resources by transforming them into fibers through a controlled process. This means less waste is going into landfills, which appeals to millennials and environmentally-conscious consumers. Coolmax EcoMade fiber and Thermolite EcoMade fiber and insulation are made from certified amounts of recycled resources such as plastic bottles and are designed to offer the active/outdoor apparel industry a more sustainable alternative to virgin fibers.

EcoMade technology is available for Lycra T400 and Lycra Dual Comfort technologies as well as for Coolmax and Thermolite brand names. Thermolite T-Down EcoMade insulation is a sustainable alternative to down feathers at a lower cost that is GRS certified and made with recycled fibers. This insulation is designed to deliver lightweight warmth to cold weather outerwear, sleeping bags and accessories.

Invista has made a significant investment to develop differentiated recycled fibers that offer the same features, benefits, and quality as their virgin polymer equivalent, but will meet consumer expectations for more environmentally responsible products.