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\nClean manufacturing leaders team up to produce world\u2019s largest quantities of bio-nylon
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SAN DIEGO, Nov. 19, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Clean manufacturing leader Genomatica<\/u><\/a> signed a first-of-its-kind deal with Aquafil to build a demonstration scale facility to produce the largest quantity of 100% renewable nylon-6 ever available. Responding to surging consumer interest in sustainable products, the material will go to leading global brands eager to explore and develop renewable products, create showcase goods and test feedback with customers. The deal is a 50-fold expansion over previous production levels and represents significant acceleration toward commercializing renewably-sourced nylon-6 \u2014 a material that is poised to reshape a $960 billion textile industry that touches millions of lives every day, from the carpet we walk on to the clothes we wear.<\/p>\n

This multi-year agreement provides the foundation for a more sustainable nylon value chain by expanding a longstanding Genomatica partnership with major European nylon producer Aquafil. The two companies teamed up in January 2020 to produce the world\u2019s first ton of bio-nylon-6 precursor<\/u><\/a> at pilot scale. Relying on their expertise in scaling up renewably-sourced chemicals, Genomatica and Aquafil are moving directly to a larger-than-typical demonstration scale to support initial commercial applications by committed brand partners. The first production runs are slated to create 50 tons of bio-nylon for pre-commercial use by Genomatica\u2019s brand partners, with the demonstration plant to continue supporting product needs until commercial scale plants are in operation.<\/p>\n

\u201cBio-nylon is positioned to replace a material that\u2019s used in millions of applications every day,\u201d said Christophe Schilling, Genomatica CEO. \u201cOur research shows<\/u><\/a> that despite health and economic turmoil, 56% of Americans still want brands to prioritize sustainability. With this scale, Genomatica is offering our brand partners a key way to meet their sustainability objectives, differentiate themselves, and meet surging consumer demand.\u201d<\/p>\n

Genomatica and Aquafil will work together to implement and refine their respective technology contributions through this demonstration program and create large quantities of bio-nylon. Aquafil will build and operate the downstream operations of this large-scale demonstration plant at its facility in Slovenia, where it will convert Genomatica\u2019s bio-based precursor to commercial-quality bio-nylon-6 yarns, films and engineered plastics. The produced material will be used to develop renewably-sourced products, replacing traditional nylon that generates upwards of 60 million tons of greenhouse gas emissions annually. Under this agreement, initial volumes of bio-nylon ingredients will be available in the latter half of 2021.<\/p>\n

Genomatica has a proven track record of successfully scaling technology from idea to commercialization stage for multiple renewably-made products:<\/p>\n