Recycled nylon and regenerated nylon are often used as synonyms, but they refer to different processes and source materials.
Recycled nylon fabrics are made using nylon fibre obtained by recovering industrial manufacturing waste (pre-consumer) or discarded finished products (post-consumer, such as old carpets, fishing nets or textiles), which are cleaned and transformed into a new polymer or yarn. Regenerated nylon, on the other hand, is produced through a specific process that returns nylon to its original polymer state, removing impurities and creating a yarn with exactly the same quality and performance as virgin nylon.
The result of Jersey Lomellina’s ongoing commitment to Research & Development, the Renew range goes beyond the traditional recycled/regenerated distinction, introducing fabrics made with regenerated fibres derived from both pre-consumer and post-consumer materials.
