SUSTAINABILITY
COMMITTING TO A NEW TEXTILE INDUSTRY
textile industry
The world is changing at great speed, so the textile industry also has to change to adapt
New Challenges for the Textile Industry
We believe that synthetic fibers as nylon are part of the solution
Minimising our environmental impact
Continuosly improving our relationship with the environment
R&D
Creating new products and technologies through sustainable processes
TEXTILE INDUSTRY
The textile industry today
European consumption of textile products is the fourth highest in affecting the environment and climate change, following food, housing, and mobility
The European textile industry in 2030
- All textile products placed on the EU market should bedurable, repairable and recyclable, to a great extend made of recycled fibers and free of hazardous substances
- “Fast fashion is out fashion” – consumers benefit longer from high quality textiles
- Circular rather than throw-away clothes will become the norm, with sufficient capacities for recycling and minimal incineration and landfilling
- Set design requirements for textiles to make them last longer, easier to repair, and recycle, as well as requirements on minimun recycled content
- Introduce clearer information and Digital Product Passport
- Tackle greenwashig to empower consumer and raise awareness about sustainable fashion
- Propose mandatory Extended Producer Responsibility for textiles with eco-modulation of fees
- Restric the export of textile waste and promote sustainable textiles globally
- Incentivise circular business models, including reuse and repair sectors
Our Achievements
We are constantly striving to transform sustainability challenges into opportunities.
Use of renewable energy
Reduction of non-renewable raw materials
Emission reductions
Lower energy consumption
Eco-design
Zero waste policy
Reduction of water consumption
MINIMIZING OUR ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
We strive hard to improve our efficiency by reducing energy and water consumption, greenhouse effect emissions and by minimizing waste in our processes. We identify environmental risks related to our operations and apply prevention procedures to avoid any environmental accidents. NUREL is ISO 14.001 and 50.001 certified. We analyze our impact on the environment. Therefore, we are committed to undertake Life Cycle Assessments of our products, and carbon foot print analysis of our organization.
life cycle assesments of our products
We are involved in examining the cradle-to gate impacts of our products by initiating Life Cycle Assessments. These LCAs enable to compare environmental impacts of similar products and processes
We encourage our customers to examine the environmental impacts and effects of our products after they leave our premises
We use 100% renewable energy in our production
We have one of the biggest self-consumption without surplus plant in Spain:
our zero waste policy
At all stages of our product life cycle we strive to use resources efficiently, favor the use of sustainably-managed resources and target zero waste
We recover all the generated industrial waste for new polymer and fiber production under our brands RECO NYLON and RECOMYDE
Eco-design for a circular economy
We are committed to Eco-design. We activelly collaborate in developing new textile solution to encourage circular economy
Our R&D team focuses on two development lines: creating mono-material solutions to facilitate recycling, and developing new polymers and fibers from reclaimed materials
WE ARE PROUD TO COMPLY WITH THE FOLLOWING CERTIFICATIONS
renewable energy in our production
Most of the energy used in our production site comes from renewable resources
Our company group (SAMCA) is accredited to produce around 3.5 Megatons of renewable energy from our Wind Energy, Photovoltaic and Concentrated Solar Power premises as well as from our own high efficiency cogeneration plants
We undertake life cycle assesments of our products
NUREL aims to promote sustainability of all our products and processes. We are involved in examining the cradle-to gate impacts of our products by initiating Life Cycle Assessments. These LCAs enable to compare environmental impacts of similar products and processes
We encourage our customers to examine the environmental impacts and effects of our products after they leave our premises
We use 100% renewable energy in our production
We have one of the biggest self-consumption without surplus plant in Spain:
Focused on our zero waste policy
At all stages of our product life cycle we strive to use resources efficiently, favor the use of sustainably-managed resources and target zero waste
We recover all the generated industrial waste for new polymer and fiber production
Eco-design for a circular economy
We are committed to Eco-design. We activelly collaborate in developing new textile solution to encourage circular economy
Our R&D team works in two development lines, mono-material solutions to facilitate recycling and in creating new polymers and fibers from reclaimed materials
WE ARE PROUD TO COMPLY WITH THE FOLLOWING CERTIFICATIONS
We use 100% renewable energy in our production
SGS states that 100% of the energy used in our production site comes from renewable resources
NUREL is the first company in our sector to obtain this certification
Our company group (SAMCA) is accredited to produce around 3.5 Megatons of renewable energy from our Wind Energy and Concentrated Solar Power premises as well as from our own high efficiency cogeneration plants
R&D
Challenges of new sustainable products FIBERS
Our product research focuses on new consumer insights and upcomming regulations in terms of sustainability. We currently can offer a sustainable range of recycled, biodegradable and mass dyed yarns. We are also working with new bio-circular raw materials and recyclable solutions.
One of our priorities is to test nylon properties outperforming other yarns in terms of durability, comfort and sustainability.
Nylon is the material of choice for THE new sustainable textile industry
- Recycled nylon
- Biodegradable nylon
- Nylon Circularity Projects
- Bio-circular sources
- Circular raw materials
- Pre-Consumer Recycling
- Mass-dyed
- Easy Care
- Product excellence
- Excellent performance
- Color fastness
- Odor free
Waste reduction
New developments - Recyclable Textile Solutions
1. We are working on the development of monomaterial-solutions to replace standard textile constructions in order to facilitate their subsequent recyclability
2. We are testing different ways to recycle nylon and elastane-blended fabrics into polymer composites for injection and extrusion applications
A sustainable end of life cycle for nylon
NERIDE BIO is a nylon 6 yarn that biodegrades at the end of its useful life and is recovered in methane, which if properly captured is converted into clean energy.
NERIDE BIO can biodegrade in aerobic and anaerobic environments.
- Anaerobic biodegradation in landfill following: ASTM D5511
- Aerobic biodegradation in soil according to: ISO 17556: 2012
MATERIAL REPLACEMENT
A new life to nylon from reclaimed material
RECO NYLON is a nylon 6 yarn 100% made of pre-consumer waste.
Thanks to its advanced technologies, NUREL recycles the discarded nylon material divertied from the waste stream during our manufacturing process and re-converts it into RECO NYLON yarn.
1.000 Kg of RECO NYLON reduces CO2 emissions by 1.424 Kg, equivalent to:
Mass Balanced Circular Raw Materials
BIO-CIRCULAR
We use biocircular materials, which are raw materials derived from biowaste such as cooking oils, or generated from by-products of palm oil or paper production.
CIRCULAR
Additionally, we utilize raw materials sourced from plastic waste, including post-consumer mixed plastics and discarded tires, recycled using chemical recycling technologies.
Reduce resources use
Energy and water saving with mass dyed nylon yarns
At NUREL, we have recently expanded our mass-dyed nylon production capabilities, providing customized color solutions. Mass-dyed yarns can help reduce the environmental impact in the textile sector, as the dyeing and finishing process is the most resource-intensive and generates the most emissions and waste.
Durability increase
A sustainable end of life cycle for nylon
NUREL is currently conducting LCA studies for nylon-based fabrics and garments, taking into account the entire life cycle, from the raw materials of the nylon to the washing and wear cycles of the garments.
Quality and durability are essential for technical, high-performance products, which is why nylon is often used.
Polyamide clothes are generally easier to handle than most natural fabrics. The fabric is very durable so, it can be used for many years and thus reduce its impact.
