Fullstride Ventures: Sustainable Foam from Captured CO₂ for Fashion
- Borealis uses Infinium's eNaphtha, derived from captured CO₂, to produce sustainable foam.
- The foam is used in Fullstride's carboncup™, reducing reliance on fossil-based materials.
- Infinium's Project Pathfinder in Texas produces eNaphtha, certified by ISCC PLUS.
- The carboncup™ will be showcased at K Show 2025 in Düsseldorf, Germany.
Introduction
Borealis, Infinium, and Fullstride Ventures have collaborated to create a sustainable foam for the apparel industry, utilizing captured carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions.
Production Process
The process begins with capturing waste CO₂, which Infinium transforms into eNaphtha, a low-carbon alternative to fossil-based naphtha. Borealis then polymerizes eNaphtha into polyethylene, the raw material for foam production.
Application and Benefits
Fullstride's carboncup™ bra cup is the first commercial application of this foam, offering the same comfort and durability as conventional materials but with a lower carbon footprint.
Project Pathfinder
Infinium's Project Pathfinder facility in Corpus Christi, Texas, produces eNaphtha and is ISCC PLUS certified, ensuring sustainable feedstock traceability.
Industry Impact
This innovation marks a significant step toward circularity in the apparel industry, demonstrating how collaboration can reduce CO₂ emissions and reliance on fossil resources.
Source: Infinium