Genomatica partners with Aquafil to launch plant-based nylon 6

Global brands need to take action to use sustainable materials with traceable and transparent supply chains, the CEO of a US biotech company sa.

Genomatica has just completed the first demonstration-scale production of plant-based nylon 6 with long-term partner Aquaf.

Christopher Schilling, CEO of Genomatica, said: “Now more than ever, global brands are taking action to incorporate sustainable materials into their produc.

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The material aims to reshape the $22 billion nylon industry, enabling brands to meet consumer demand for sustainable everyday materials, from clothing to auto parts to carpe.

The two companies have been collaborating, first producing plant-based nylon 6 on a pilot scale, and have now moved forward to produce pre-commercial quantities on a demonstration scale, which will help determine the final design of future commercial plan.

Giulio Bonazzi, CEO of Aquafil, added: “The world needs to put into action every possible way to make supply chains sustainable, and making bio-based nylon is an essential piece of th.

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Plant-based nylon 6 is Genomatica's third major product line on the road to commercializati.

Genomatica says it is using biology to reshape and serve everyday products and materials built by the ear.

Founded in 1965, Aquafil is one of the major nylon producers in Italy and worldwi.

Genomatica is also working with Unilever on a plan to expand and commercialize alternatives to palm oil and fossil fuel-derived clean ingredien.