Toray develops polyester-nylon fiber with at least 93% recycled content
- The newly developed polyester-nylon raw yarn contains at least 93% recycled material by mass of the total raw-yarn weight.
- Both the polyester and nylon components incorporate recycled raw materials using proprietary polymer design and composite spinning.
- ARTIROSA CX, which uses the new fiber, is slated for fall/winter 2027 with an initial-year sales target of 200,000 meters.
- ARTIROSA CX can deliver waterproofing, durable water repellency and wind resistance and does not intentionally use PFAS in repellents.
What was developed
Toray has developed a polyester-nylon composite fiber whose raw yarn contains at least 93% recycled material by mass of the total raw-yarn weight. That recycled-content percentage refers to the new raw yarn and does not represent the recycled content of finished fabric or garments.
How it was achieved
The company applied proprietary polymer design and composite spinning technologies to incorporate recycled inputs into both the polyester and nylon components. Toray says it will verify the technology’s viability for mass production and continue research to raise recycled-material content in composite fibers.
Product and market plans
The new fiber is being introduced in ARTIROSA CX fabrics, which pair Toray’s composite-spinning expertise with weaving, knitting, dyeing and finishing know-how from Japan’s textile regions to produce a dense, fine-textured surface and a crisp, sophisticated feel. Material selection and post-processing can add functions such as waterproofing, durable water repellency and wind resistance, while ARTIROSA CX avoids intentional use of per‑ and polyfluoroalkyl substances in water-repellent agents. Target applications include men’s and women’s outerwear, urban outdoor wear and premium casual wear, with a planned launch in fall/winter 2027 and an initial-year sales target of 200,000 meters.
Source: Toray