Recycled Fibre Produced From Ocean-Bound Plastic Bottles
German company Advansa and Indonesia headquartered Asia Pacific Fibers have launched Remotion Blue, a premium fibre for sports and activewear, made from recycled ocean-bound plastic bottles with full end-to-end traceability from Prevented Ocean Plastic.
Remotion Blue is a specially engineered polyester fibre made from ocean-bound plastic as a premium raw material with a social aspect. Advansa and APF are cooperating with Prevented Ocean Plastic, a global recycling initiative that helps tens of thousands of people around the world to clean their coastlines, prevent ocean plastic pollution and earn additional income.
Discarded plastic bottles are picked up by plastic collectors from coastal areas at risk of ocean plastic pollution and are taken to collection centres. The plastic bottles are then sorted out, cleaned and processed into raw material flakes which are used as a premium ingredient for Remotion Blue range of products.
According to Advansa, Remotion fibres are also designed for performance as a unique “triple-cross” modified cross-section enables a faster moisture distribution, compared to other fabrics, for superior breathability and optimum wearing comfort.
“Additionally, Remotion can offer the option of excellent antibacterial properties achieved by Quat-Silanes delivering great anti-odour benefits. It inhibits the growth of harmful microorganisms providing additional protection against bacteria,” the company said.
“Moreover, this premium fibre is also offered in customer curated colours that guarantee very good colour fastness. This all-in-one fibre contributes to a sustainable and healthy environment with remarkable savings in water, energy, chemicals, and CO2,” Advansa added.
