The materials of the KoKoTé bags

Polyamide, the basis of ECONYL® , is a synthetic nylon fiber obtained from crude oil or renewable vegetable oils. It is characterized by exceptional strength and versatility. Polyamide is not degradable and microplastics are released through use, washing and abrasion.

Polyamide offers the possibility of recycling. Both pre-consumer and post-consumer waste, such as fishing nets or leftovers from carpet production, can be processed into “new” nylon using a sustainable approach. This reduces the need for fossil raw materials and reduces greenhouse gas emissions.

Unfortunately, nylon recycling processes, whether chemical or mechanical, are not without their drawbacks. Chemical recycling requires the use of hazardous chemicals, while mechanical recycling involves high water consumption. An innovative approach is the chemical recycling of ECONYL®, in which the positive properties of nylon are retained despite multiple recycling cycles.

ECONYL® has significantly lower CO2 emissions compared to traditional nylon production. The complete transparency of ECONYL®'s supply chain also sets it apart from other ecological materials. Fashion for Good confirms the exemplary collection of materials and the responsible production of the raw material. For KoKoTé, ECONYL® appears to be a suitable and sustainable functional material for producing high-quality products. Despite the synthetic nature of ECONYL®, the impact on microplastics is lower because the structure consists of long, continuous filaments.