YKK has launched a new collection of Natulon® recycled zippers made with Econyl® regenerated nylon. Econyl® nylon, manufactured by AquafilSpA and supplied in collaboration with ITOCHU Corporation, is made entirely from nylon waste collected all around the world, such as industrial plastic, fabric scraps, old carpets and fishing nets from the aquaculture sector. The material can be continuously recycled without loss of quality.

YKK will offer Econyl® regenerated nylon products in three categories to the European market. These include; Vislon® Natulon®, a recycled zipper made with Econyl®, a fully Econyl® plastic injected zipper; Excella® Natulon® a recycled zipper made with Econyl®, a top-of-the-range brushed metal zipper; Recycled sew-on button made with Econyl®, a simple button to sew on nylon garments.

YKK has been expanding its Natulon® recycled zippers series, which features zipper tapes made from PET bottles, old fibers, and other polyester residues. It recently introduced NATULON Plus™, in which the chain and the slider are also made entirely of recycled polyester. Additionally, the company’s new AcroPlating® technology significantly reduces the environmental impacts of metal plating.

The new collection of recycled zippers made with Econyl® regenerated nylon will be part of the YKK SS23 Collection.