In New York, athleisure brand PANGAIA has expanded its collection of plant-based activewear using biobased spandex from Hyosung.
Dubbed Motion, the collection is made with 99.99% plant-based EVO® Nylon and 30% plant-based creora® spandex produced by the South Korean chemicals company. For men, the collection include Mesh T-shirt, Zipped Long Sleeve Top and Tights in volcanic grey and black. The women’s collection includes a Sports Bra, Ribbed Tank Top, T-Shirt, Shorts and Leggings, offered in taupe, cobalt blue, back, foliage green, and cerulean blue.
PANGAIA expanded the Motion collection after a successful launch of similar biobased garments in fall 2022.
“We are thrilled to see such a fabulous reaction to PANGAIA’s plant-based Motion collection,” said Claire O’Neill, Hyosung European Marketing Manager. “It is a true testimony to the fact that consumers are making more sustainable choices when it comes to their apparel purchases. We look forward to our continued collaboration with such an innovative and passionate brand whose aim is to give back to the planet more than it takes.”
According to a recent third-party LCA, the manufacture of creora® bio-based spandex reduces its carbon footprint by 20% as compared to the production of conventional spandex.