The Australian business Samsara Eco has declared that it would work with the Israeli polyamide producer Nilit to investigate the possibility of establishing a production facility for recycled nylon 6.6 polymer in Southeast Asia. The project attempts to address the tough problem of recycling nylon 6.6, a fabric that is used extensively in the clothing and fashion industries but can be challenging to recycle.
The heart of this endeavor is EosEco, a proprietary enzymatic recycling technology from Samsara Eco. Plastics can be reformed into whole new materials because the process reduces them to their fundamental molecules. EosEco is made to work with a variety of inputs, such as blended and colored fabrics, such as nylon 6.6 combined with spandex.
Anticipated to commence operations by the end of 2026, the projected recycling factory would be the pioneer in converting textile waste into superior recycled nylon 6.6 polymers. For the purpose of creating new textiles, these polymers can be easily reintegrated into current supply chains, providing textile makers and brands with a circular solution.
“Our goal is to achieve climate repair via endless recycling,” states Paul Riley, Samsara Eco’s founder and CEO. “We can give discarded textiles a new life and create a circular pathway for nylon 6.6 by partnering with Nilit.
“The environmental benefit is highlighted by Ilan Melamed, General Manager of Nilit: “This partnership is critical in providing the market with premium nylon 6.6 products that address the 92 million tons of textile waste added to landfills each year and reduce carbon emissions.”
