NILIT’s SENSIL ByNature and Asahi Kasei’s ROICA have teamed up to develop a new bio-based fabric concept designed for high-performance clothing. This innovative fabric combines NILIT Biomass Balanced Nylon 6.6 yarn with Biomass Balanced ROICA premium stretch fiber, both produced using renewable feedstocks.
Both companies utilize the Biomass Balance (BMB) approach, which relies on renewable raw materials derived from reclaimed and recycled organic waste. These raw materials do not compete with food sources nor require land for cultivation, making them a sustainable alternative to traditional materials. SENSIL ByNature is the first Nylon 6.6 yarn for apparel created with a Biomass Balanced renewable feedstock sourced from biogenic waste.
Similarly, Biomass Balanced ROICA incorporates renewable raw materials instead of fossil hydrocarbons, with production centered at Asahi Kasei’s Taiwan plant. Because BMB products are identical to conventional ones, fabrics made with SENSIL ByNature and Biomass Balanced ROICA deliver the same comfort, look, and performance as traditional solutions. Apparel brands can seamlessly integrate these fabrics into their collections without redesigning.
Both companies use third-party certification and BMB accounting to ensure accurate claims about renewable content, verified by the ISCC+ system, which guarantees transparency and control throughout the supply chain. The partnership aims to significantly reduce the environmental impact of textiles. NILIT’s SENSIL ByNature cuts greenhouse gases by approximately 1.8 kg CO₂ equivalent per ton of yarn. Although exact numbers for ROICA are pending, the new stretch fiber is expected to lower CO₂ emissions further.
Together, these innovative fabrics support circularity, reduce reliance on fossil resources, and enable brands to create sustainable, high-performance apparel without compromising quality or style.
