Toray Develops Composite Yarn with 93% Recycled Content

Japan’s Toray Industries has developed a polyester-nylon composite fiber that contains a minimum of 93% recycled material by weight. This innovation aims to overcome technical difficulties associated with integrating recycled polymers in high-performance textile yarns.

The new fiber will serve as the foundation for the Artirosa CX fabric collection, targeting premium outerwear, urban outdoor clothing, and casual apparel, with a commercial launch expected in Autumn/Winter 2027.

Both components of the composite fiber utilize recycled raw materials, building on Toray’s &+ recycled fiber program. The company has made advancements in polymer design and composite spinning technology to ensure consistent yarn quality and performance.

While the 93% recycled content applies to the raw yarn, the finished fabric's recycled content may vary based on construction and additional materials. Toray is currently assessing the technology for mass production and exploring ways to increase recycled content further.

The Artirosa CX collection combines this innovative yarn with expertise in fabric design and finishing from Japan’s textile manufacturing regions, resulting in fabrics with a dense texture and properties like waterproofing and wind resistance, without using PFAS in the finishing agents.