One year after introducing Common Thread Fabric Certification Program, high-performance fiber brand Sorona has launched the Preferred Mill Network, a global catalogue of mills offering the full collection of sustainable Sorona® subbranded fabrics—Agile, Aura, Luxe, Profile, and Revive. The catalogue is available to apparel brands in need of samples and sourcing of fabrics scientifically tested to meet the performance and sustainability standards set by the Sorona® team.

As per Alexa Raabm Global Brand & Communications Leader, DuPont, “The Preferred Mill Network and Common Thread Fabric Certification Program furthers Sorona’s commitment to transparency and ease of access to sustainable fabrics throughout the value chain.” The program has helped Sorona® certify 350 fabric mills worldwide and shipped hangtags for more than 43.7 million garments. Among the certified fabrics, the most certified option is Sorona® Agile, the comfort stretch fabric used for spandex replacement in activewear and athleisure garments.

Made with 37 per cent plant-based materials, Sorona offers unparalleled softness, stretch recovery, crease recovery, and resistance to UV and chlorine damage. From harvesting to production, the process for making Sorona uses 30-40 per cent less energy and releases 56-63 per cent fewer greenhouse gas emissions than the production of nylon. Fabrics made from Sorona® polymer can also be dyed and heat-set at much lower temperatures compared to polyester furthering the energy efficiency down the value chain.