BMW Group has used the Econyl yarn to make its floor and floor mats for the BMW i3, BMW iX, and other models since 2016.
Econyl yarn is produced from recycled fishing nets and other nylon waste. Compared to petroleum-based nylons, manufacturing Econyl yarn from recycled materials makes 90% less global warming potential.
Econyl nylon is now one of the most sought-after materials used by more than 1,000 brands worldwide, including Adidas, Breitling, Stella McCartney, Prada, and Gucci. Once the products made from Econyl yarn reach the end of their useful life, they can also be recycled once again and made into other new products.
Giulio Bonazzi, chairman and CEO of Aquafil, said, “You can keep recycling these products as many times as you want. We truly value our support to leading companies like BMW Group as we work to establish a global circular economy.
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For 50 years, Aquafil has been one of the leading players, both in Italy and globally, in the production of Polyamide 6; a landmark in terms of quality and product innovation. Additionally, the Group is a leader in the research of new production models for sustainable development.
Daniela Bohlinger, head of sustainability for BMW Group, said, “At the BMW Group, we want to lead the automotive industry in the direction of sustainability. From the very start we consider the entire product lifecycle and increasingly use materials that can be recycled and then used for other purposes.
Since Econyl yarn features a wonderful range of colors, it is easy for us to design with. Of course, any product that is made from recycled materials must look flawless and provide outstanding quality.”
