“polylana® yarn is an easy switch for designers, and ... · “polylana® yarn is an easy switch...
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The Movement USA
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The Movement EU
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The Movement China
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Patent is pending for whole process of Polylana® fiber and utilization by The Movement BV.
Polylana® is a registered trademark (worldwide) by The Movement BV.
All IP rights of Polylana® production process and usage are owned by The Movement BV.
Isaac Nichelson – Sustainable Fashion InnovatorLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, USA
“Polylana® Yarn is an easy switch for designers, and product managers working with Acrylic, or
Wool knits… And an even easier switch for product sustainability leaders.”
Polylana® unlocks new potential in fiber creation with reduced environmental impact and enhanced performance capabilities.
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Material Energy (MJ) Water (l) Waste (kg) GhG (kg CO2) Fiber Release
Polylana® 90.7 27.2 0.3 13.6 82,672
Acrylic 379.0 151.1 1.2 16.9 121,465
Believe in BetterPolylana® unlocks new potential in fiber creation with reduced environmental impact and enhanced performance capabilities.
Believe in ProgressPolylana® is made from a mixture of virgin and recycled materials to create an innovative fiber with characteristics like acrylic and wool.
Believe in ChangePolylana® is a low-impact alternative to acrylic and wool with less energy, water, waste, CO2 and microfiber release. Not just di�erent, but better.
Believe in Innovation• Our process begins with customized Polylana® pellets.• rPET flakes from plastic bottles are mixed with Polylana® pellets.• Proprietary blend Polylana® fiber is created.• Fiber is produced and spun into Polylana® yarns.
Water Savings Per Product60% Polylana® / 40% Acrylic Yarn VS 100% Acrylic
One ScarfSaves 15 liters
of Water
Compliancy Certification
One BeanieSaves 5 liters
of Water
One SweaterSaves 25 liters
of Water
REACH Compliant
Formaldehyde Free
AZO Free
76% LessEnergy
82% Less Water
76% LessWaste
19% LessCO2
32% LessFiber Release
Polylana® is the only low impact alternative to 100% acrylic and wool in the market. Polylana® delivers quality, value, and a great low-impact story without added cost…
To enhance sustainability, functionality and/or aesthetics, Polylana® fiber can be spun with Modal®, Recycled Cotton, BCI Cotton, Organic Cotton, Recycled Wool, (Recycled) Nylon, Bamboo, Alpaca, Merino, Cashmere, Hemp, Linen, Cashmere, Rami, and Aramid fibers.
Production Impact Per 1 Kg. Undyed Fabric
LCA DATA
• Textile Exchange Material Snapshots Acrylic, Mechanically Recycled Polyester (mrPET) and Virgin Polyester (Process Inputs Water based on water use) 2016• Release of synthetic microplastic plastic fibers from domestic washing machines: e�ects of fabric type and washing conditions – Imogen E. Napper and Richard C. Thompson (Marine Pollution Bulletin 112, 2016)
POLYLANA® MATERIAL rPET FLAKESPOLYLANA® FIBER
Polylana® is a patent pending staple fiber composed of a proprietary blend of modified polyester pellets, and rPET flakes. This proprietary blend allows Polylana® fiber to be dyed at a low temperature, and gives Polylana® yarn, when knitted, a unique loft and feel.
Basic Blends of Polylana® with acrylic, cotton, or wool, easily replace the conventional counterparts
Reduces environmental impact.
Reduces pressure on virgin resources.
Reduces plastic pollution in our environment.
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