Collaboration Global Consortium Establishes Supply Chain for Sustainable Polyester Fiber

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The global consortium, including seven companies from different countries, has successfully established a supply chain for the production of a more sustainable polyester fiber. Renewable, bio-based materials and carbon capture and utilization will be used in the production process.

Neste provides renewable Neste RE, a raw material for polymers and chemicals made from bio-based materials. (Source:  Neste)
Neste provides renewable Neste RE, a raw material for polymers and chemicals made from bio-based materials.
(Source: Neste)

Espoo/Finland – A consortium of seven companies across five countries has jointly established a supply chain for more sustainable polyester fiber. Instead of fossil materials, renewable and bio-based materials as well as carbon capture and utilization (CCU) will be used in the manufacturing of polyester fibers for The North Face brand in Japan. The consortium parties are Goldwin, in the role of project owner, Mitsubishi Corporation, Chiyoda Corporation (all three from Japan), SK geo centric (South Korea), Indorama Ventures (Thailand), India Glycols (India) and Neste.

Neste will provide renewable Neste RE as one of the required ingredients for polyester production. The polyester fiber produced in the project is planned to be used by Goldwin for a part of The North Face products, including sports uniforms, in July 2024. After that, the launch of further Goldwin products and brands will be considered.

The seven companies apply a mass balancing approach to ensure credible traceability of material streams throughout the supply chain and will jointly continue to proactively promote the defossilization of materials to contribute to a more sustainable society.

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