Moderate
Material Deep Dive
Virgin Nylon
Virgin nylon scores 55 due to fossil fuel dependency and high-impact emissions pathways.
Synthetic
Virgin
End of Life
Not biodegradable
20/100
Chemical Use
High
30/100
Pollution
High
35/100
Water Usage
500 L/kg
98/100
Carbon Footprint
5.5 kg CO₂/kg
55/100
Carbon Footprint Analysis
55/100
Virgin Nylon produces approximately 5.5 kg CO₂-equivalent per kilogram of fiber.
The Data
Carbon Footprint
5.5 kg CO₂/kg
FSI Carbon Score
55/100
Sources: Higg Materials Sustainability Index, Textile Exchange Preferred Fiber Report
Sustainability Breakdown
Microplastic risk
High
Care level
Moderate
Available certifications
OEKO-TEX Standard 100, bluesign
Key properties
strong, elastic, durable, abrasion-resistant, hydrophobic, quick-drying, shrink-resistant, wrinkle-resistant, lightweight, high tensile strength
Common uses
athletic wear, activewear, swimwear, hosiery, stockings, lingerie, carpets, automotive textiles, industrial fabrics, tires, airbags
Also known as
polyamide, PA, PA6, PA66, Nylon 6, Nylon 66, Nylon 6/6