Sorona - New Eco-fiber Made From Corn!

You may have heard of Sorona, but did you know about its environmental benefits?

Sorona is a new polymer created by DuPont (yes, the carpet company). It is made from corn, and introduced as an alternative to traditional polyester. One of the newest eco fabrics of today, Sorona offers a softer feel and outstanding elasticity compared to other polymeric fibers such as polyester and nylon. Sorona fabrics also provide a carbon dioxide reduction of 30% while the Sorona manufacturing process reduces greenhouse gas emissions by 63%, compared to conventional nylon made from petroleum.  That’s because it is manufactured in a continuous process, which minimizes waste generation and processing inefficiencies. According to DuPont, it is “made partially with agricultural feedstocks instead of petrochemicals, reducing our dependency on oil.” Sorona also contains 37% renewably sourced ingredients by weight.

The following picture does a good job of summing up the process:

Last year, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (the government agency that regulates the textile industry) recognized the attributes of Sorona are different from traditional polyester, thus meriting a new generic name for apparel fabric identification—triexta. This is why our care labels will say “triexta” rather than Sorona.

With superior dyeability, excellent washfastness and colorfastness, Sorona fibers make an excellent material for clothing. We love it for its exceptional durability, softness and built-in permanent stain and ultraviolet (UV) ray resistance! Did you know that clothing made from Sorona fibers can resist stretch and sag over time? Shirts made with Sorona fabric also dry fast because of its rapid drying capability. Oh, and of course, it’s stain and static resistant as well, something we’ve come to expect and trust from a company like DuPont.

Now, we’re not saying that it is the ULTIMATE eco-fabric. After all, it still takes resources to grow and cultivate the corn, and energy to process it into fiber. (Besides, if we’re going to go to extremes, then a large tea leaf would be the best eco-friendly way to clothes ourselves.) But it’s a great alternative to traditional polyester fabrics and a good step in the right direction.

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