Hyosung to release 100% bio-based spandex in the future

On July 26, 2022, Hyosung Corporation, the world's largest spandex manufacturer and the first global developer to commercialize bio-based spandex, announced that it has obtained the Eco-Product Certification from Standard Global Services (SGS), guaranteeing creora bio-based products.
Spandex is made from plant material and produced in a harmless, environmentally friendly environment
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SGS is a leading inspection and verification company with a global reputation for providing international standards in quality and reliability
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Hyosung's creora bio-based spandex is made by substituting 30% of petroleum resources with bio-feedstock from industrial corn (also known as dent corn), which is comparable to conventional spandex production according to a recent third-party life cycle assessment (LCA).
Compared to, creora biospandex is produced with a 23% lower carbon footprint, plus the sustainably grown feedstock used to make the fiber is responsibly grown by farmers who are committed to protecting the land, air and water
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Mike Simko, Director of Global Textile Marketing at Hyosung, said: "Brands want to build a deeper connection and trust with consumers who care about how their favorite products impact the environment, and as a sustainable textile solutions provider, for us, certification and It is important to document creora bio-based spandex so our brand partners can achieve this certification and maintain consumer loyalty
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creora bio-spandex is an ideal complement to other bio-derived natural fibers and bio-derived synthetic fibers for all textile applications in sportswear, ready-to-wear and homewear, it provides the same super stretch quality and recovery as Hyosung's creora Powerfit spandex sex
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According to Simko, Hyosung plans to launch creora bio-spandex made from 100% bio-derived ingredients in the future
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