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Material Deep Dive
Recycled Nylon
Recycled nylon can perform well on production-stage impacts when supported by robust EPD data (e.
Synthetic
Recycled
End of Life
Not biodegradable
20/100
Chemical Use
Low
80/100
Pollution
Low
80/100
Water Usage
14 L/kg
100/100
Carbon Footprint
1 kg CO₂/kg
95/100
Carbon Footprint Analysis
95/100
Recycled Nylon produces approximately 1 kg CO₂-equivalent per kilogram of fiber.
The Data
Carbon Footprint
1 kg CO₂/kg
FSI Carbon Score
95/100
Sources: Higg Materials Sustainability Index, Textile Exchange Preferred Fiber Report
Sustainability Breakdown
Microplastic risk
High
Care level
Easy
Available certifications
Global Recycled Standard (GRS), Recycled Claim Standard (RCS), OEKO-TEX Standard 100
Key properties
strong, elastic, durable, lightweight, water-resistant, moisture-wicking, abrasion-resistant, easy to wash, quick-drying, resilient, versatile
Common uses
activewear, leggings, sports bras, jackets, bags, backpacks, totes, luggage, outdoor gear, tents, ropes, hiking apparel, swimwear, windbreakers, performance fabrics
Also known as
ECONYL, regenerated nylon, ocean nylon, post-consumer nylon, recycled polyamide, reclaimed nylon