Hyosung, a leading spandex manufacturer and global developer that commercialized bio-based spandex received eco-product certification from Standard Global Services (SGS) guaranteeing that the registered creora bio-based spandex is made with plant-based materials and is produced in a harmless and eco-friendly environment. SGS, an inspection and verification company, is recognized globally for providing an international standard for quality and reliability.
Hyosung’s creora bio-based spandex is made by replacing 30 percent of petroleum-based resources with bio-based raw materials derived from industrial field corn, which also is known as dent corn. According to a recent third-party life cycle assessment (LCA), the manufacture of creora bio-based spandex reduces its carbon footprint by 23 percent when compared to the production of regular spandex.
Additionally, the sustainably grown feedstock used to make the fiber is grown responsibly by farmers who target and measure their efforts to protect the land, air and water.
“Brands are looking to develop deeper connections and trust with consumers concerned with how products they love impact the environment,” said Mike Simko, Hyosung Global Marketing Director Textiles. “As a sustainable textile solution provider, it was very important for us to certify and document creora bio-based spandex so that our brand partners are able to pass along this verification and sustain consumer loyalty.”
While ideally used with other bio-derived natural fibers and bio-derived synthetics, creora bio-based spandex is suitable for all textile applications used for sportswear, ready-to wear and loungewear. It provides the same ultra-stretch quality and recovery as Hyosung’s creora Powerfit spandex.
According to Simko, Hyosung plans to introduce creora bio-based spandex made with 100 percent bio-derived content in the future.
