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The Problem with Synthetic Textiles
Synthetic textiles can shed microplastics. This is a massive issue for our planet. Every time you wash a garment made with synthetic fibers, tiny plastic particles break off and enter our waterways, eventually polluting our oceans, land, and even our food chain. Once these plastic microfibers become environmental pollutants, they're too small to recapture and, like most plastics, they persist indefinitely.
Introducing CiCLO® Technology: The Solution
Tees created with CiCLO® Technology help ensure microplastic fibers polluting the environment do not remain forever.
What is CiCLO® Technology?
CiCLO® technology is a patented textile ingredient that allows polyester and nylon to naturally break down, significantly reducing the time synthetic fibers (microplastics) pollute the environment.
What is CiCLO® Technology?
CiCLO® technology is a patented textile ingredient that allows polyester and nylon to naturally break down, significantly reducing the time synthetic fibers (microplastics) pollute the environment.
How Does CiCLO® Technology Work?
When blended with recycled or virgin polyester or nylon during melt extrusion, the CiCLO® active ingredients create pathways to attract naturally occurring microorganisms. This enables complete breakdown of the CiCLO® fibers, leaving only natural elements behind. Importantly, this decomposition is activated only after prolonged exposure to moisture and microorganisms, assuring fibers and fabrics maintain their durability and performance during use.
What is CiCLO® technology?
Why GOEX Chose CiCLO® Technology:
- Environmental Impact: CiCLO® Technology enables synthetic fibers to naturally decompose, preventing them from lasting forever in the environment.
- Addressing Microplastic Pollution: Synthetic fibers make up 65% of the global textile market and are a major source of microplastic pollution, with up to 18 million microfibers released per wash cycle. Almost all textiles unavoidably shed during manufacturing, use, and care. CiCLO® is the solution.
Supporting a Circular Economy
Does CiCLO® Technology Support Circular Economy Initiatives?
Yes! CiCLO® technology supports circular economy systems by reducing the environmental impact of microplastic pollution from synthetic textiles. Compatible with rPET, textile waste, and bio-based polymers, CiCLO® technology does not interfere with the chemical or mechanical recyclability of fibers or fabrics.
Proven and Tested for Your Peace of Mind
How is CiCLO® Technology Proven and Tested?
CiCLO® chemistry is certified safe for use in sustainable textiles by OEKO-TEX® ECO PASSPORT. It is also REACH compliant, meeting EU standards to protect human health and the environment from harmful chemicals, and is non-toxic to marine and plant life. CiCLO® fibers and fabrics are rigorously tested for decomposition by third-party labs using ASTM and ISO test methods.