In Canada, lululemon has announced a multi-year collaboration with Califirnia-based biotechnology pioneer ZymoChem to help expand the company’s use of bio-based nylon. Together, lululemon and ZymoChem will sustainably transform a key building block of nylon 6,6 – a foundational material used in many of lululemon’s iconic products including its Align and Wunder Train leggings, the firm said.
lululemon’s work with ZymoChem began last year with an initial investment to support innovative technologies used to create a bio-based version of adipic acid. The next phase of this partnership will focus on scaling ZymoChem’s technologies to support the commercialization of this bio-based alternative.
“What truly sets ZymoChem apart is their groundbreaking technology, which is capable of producing a bio-based material to create sustainable nylon 6,6 that provides the same look, feel, and quality expected from our high-performance products,” said Yogendra Dandapure, Vice President, Raw Materials Innovation at lululemon. “By continuing to expand our partnerships with forward-thinking leaders like ZymoChem, we’re creating multiple pathways to transition to sustainable materials across our product portfolio.”
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