Aquafil Upcycling Speedo Swimwear Scraps into Econyl Nylon

Trento, IT, September 8, 2015—Aquafil has partnered with Speedo USA on a take-back program that will allow Speedo USA’s post-manufacturing swimwear scraps to be upcycled into Aquafil’s 100% regenerated Econyl nylon.

The take-back program gives new life to leftover fabric scraps, which would otherwise end up in landfills, and allows them to be turned back into raw nylon fiber and eventually new swimsuits.

Launching this week, the revolutionary new Speedo PowerFlex Eco swimwear fabric is made from Econyl and endlessly recyclable, creating a closed-loop manufacturing partnership between the two companies.