Addressing the End-of-Life of Recycled Polyester and Nylon with CiCLO® Technology

Recycled Polyester and Nylon are key components of the circular economy. While recycling focuses on the origin of the material to reduce carbon emissions, the eventual environmental impact of synthetic fibers remains an important consideration.

To address this, CiCLO® technology-a patented ingredient by Intrinsic Advanced Materials (IAM)-is utilized in the production of recycled synthetics. Jiangyin Yangxi International Trade (YANGXI) is engaged in supplying fibers and masterbatches utilizing CiCLO® technology, combining recycled content with this specialized biodegradation solution.

I. Complementing the Circular Model

Recycling repurposes post-consumer waste, but the resulting fibers retain the same chemical stability as virgin synthetics. The application of CiCLO® technology is intended to ensure that textile products can be responsibly sourced (recycled) while also possessing a path for accelerated biodegradation (end-of-life).

II. Performance and Validation

The biodegradation rate of CiCLO® technology is tested in laboratories using recognized ASTM methods. When incorporated into recycled polyester or nylon, the technology is designed to allow the fibers to behave more like natural materials in microbe-rich environments (such as landfills and oceans), while maintaining the expected functional quality of the recycled textile during use.

III. A Dual Approach to Sustainability

The combination of recycled content and CiCLO® technology addresses two different stages of a product's life. As observed in the industry:

"Recycling addresses the past life of the plastic; CiCLO® technology addresses its future impact."

IV. Compliance and Safety Standards (Additive Specific)

• OEKO-TEX® ECO PASSPORT: The CiCLO® additive chemistry is certified for a lower environmental impact.
• REACH Regulation: Materials provided through the supply chain meet REACH requirements for chemical safety.

V. Commitment to Sustainable Innovation

YANGXI focus on supplying materials utilizing CiCLO® technology. This approach aims to provide the market with recycled options that reduce long-term environmental accumulation, in line with the principle of returning life to the earth.