Hyosung TNC, a leading textile solutions provider, has partnered with Ambercycle to introduce a circular polyester material into supply chains, marking the first such collaboration in South Korea. The partnership aims to create a sustainable textile ecosystem by repurposing end-of-life products into high-quality fibers.
Hyosung TNC will leverage its 58 years of expertise in fiber manufacturing and nearly two decades of experience in sustainable textiles to integrate Ambercycle’s cycora® technology into brand supply chains. Cycora® is a regenerated polyester chip that meets virgin material standards and outperforms other recycled materials.
“Our collaboration with Ambercycle is another important step we are taking to help our customers meet their sustainability goals and scale solutions that both present and future generations can enjoy,” said Chi Hyung Kim, CEO, Hyosung TNC. “We’re impressed with cycora® for its quality but also for its potential to divert tons of textile waste from landfills and incinerators and reduce the extraction of raw materials used in the production of virgin polyester.”
This collaboration adds to Hyosung TNC’s portfolio of circular solutions, which includes its global premier recycled fiber brand regen. The company has achieved several industry milestones, including developing the world’s first recycled nylon from discarded fishing nets and obtaining global certifications for its recycled polyester and spandex products.
“The fashion industry is searching for accessible, high-quality circular solutions. This partnership is a testament to that demand and an important step to ramp up the production of cycora® and make it easier for brands to source regenerated materials for their fashion lines. We’re closely aligned with Hyosung on both our high-quality standards and our commitment to circularity, so we are thrilled to have them as a partner in our commercialization journey,” says Shay Sethi, CEO of Ambercycle.
