Hyosung Presents Certified Sustainable Textile Innovation at Future Fabrics Expo London
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Hyosung will be displaying a range of textile solutions across recycled and bio-based categories with its portfolio of certified sustainable regen™ elastane, nylon, and polyester fibers
Seoul, South Korea – In response to the regulatory pressures of the 2030 EU Green Deal deadline, fashion brands and retailers are turning to sustainable alternatives to fossil fuel-based textiles.
Enter Hyosung, a leading fiber supplier set to showcase an array of planet-friendly textile solutions at the Future Fabrics Expo in London on June 25-26.
The Future Fabrics Expo, which opens today, is the largest dedicated event for sourcing certified, sustainably, and responsibly produced textiles, and it will see Hyosung present its portfolio of certified sustainable regen™ elastane, nylon, and polyester fibers.
“Future Fabrics Expo is such a rich forum for sustainable action, and we are proud to participate as an exhibitor, to meet customers, exchange ideas and hear from other industry experts,” said Claire O’Neill, Hyosung Director of Brand Marketing – Textiles. “We feel it is important to be part of a show that is dedicated to sustainability – and as a textile solution provider – it’s a great opportunity to show the ways in which we are evolving our product portfolio that aligns with brand and retailer strategies.”
According to O’Neill, renewable fibers from alternative feedstocks are in full focus among many brands and retailers and have captured interest in Hyosung’s offering of regen™ BIO elastane.
Hyosung was the first company to commercialize at scale USDA and SGS certified bio-based elastane partly made with renewable resources in 2022.
Brand adoptions with the fiber include activewear from Pangaia that combines a bio-nylon with Hyosung regen™ Bio elastane, and Icebreaker who has introduced a blend of the bio-based elastane with their signature merino wool. Others have combined regen™ BIO elastane with luxurious silk, lyocell, and organic cotton.
As part of its corporate ESG commitment to achieving net zero by 2050 and supporting the wider textile industry to meet evolving sustainability goals, Hyosung has partnered with sustainable materials leader, Geno, to start construction at its plant in Vietnam to produce Bio BDO derived from sugarcane, commencing Q2 2026.
Hyosung’s partnership with Geno establishes the world’s first fully integrated manufacturing site for bio-based elastane from renewable raw material to fiber. The project will fast track the production of Bio BDO with an annual capacity of 50,000 tons in the second half of 2026 – with the aim of expanding capacity up to a total of 200,000 tons/year to meet expected industry demands for bio-based elastane.
For brands and retailers more interested in recycled rather than bio-based materials, Hyosung will present fabrics and garments crafted with its certified 100% recycled regen™ elastane made with reclaimed waste from the manufacturing process; 100 % recycled regen™ Ocean nylon made from discarded fishing nets; and 100% recycled and multi-functional polyester made with post-consumer PET.
Hyosung can be found at Future Fabrics Expo stand # T8C on June 25-26.
About Hyosung
Hyosung is a complete sustainable textile solutions provider that produces world-class products, providing continuous innovation to the textile industry.
Hyosung is the world’s largest manufacturer of spandex by market share supplying the broadest range of stretch fiber offerings supported by exceptional technology and quality under its CREORA® Spandex and regen brands.
Hyosung’s specialty nylon and polyester provide functional and sustainable fiber solutions that are essential to today’s dynamic textile market.
