Hyosung TNC Targets Outdoor Market with Recycled Fishing Net Fiber

Hyosung TNC has begun targeting the overseas eco-friendly market by participating in textile and fashion exhibitions held in the United States and Europe.

From the 19th to the 21st (local time), Hyosung TNC will participate in the 'Outdoor Retailer Show 2023,' the largest outdoor industry exhibition in North America held in Salt Lake City, USA, showcasing eco-friendly fibers.

Hyosung TNC will participate in the 'Outdoor Retailer Show 2023,' the largest outdoor industry exhibition in North America, held in Salt Lake City, USA, from the 19th to the 21st (local time), showcasing eco-friendly fibers.

They will exhibit Regen Ocean Nylon and its high-strength product, Regen Ocean Robic fiber, which are made by collecting and recycling discarded fishing nets, a major cause of marine plastic pollution.

In particular, collaboration with Osprey, the global number one brand leading the world outdoor backpack market, is expected to attract visitors' attention.

Osprey will present the 'Talon Earth' collection using Hyosung TNC's Regen Ocean Robic. Talon Earth is a technical backpack product primarily made from recycled materials, including recycled fabric, sewing thread, and zipper chain plastics. Since 2020, Hyosung TNC has closely collaborated with Osprey and, after about a year of research, developed 'Mipan Regen Robic.'

Mipan Regen Robic was a material made by recycling by-products generated during the fiber production process, but the newly introduced Regen Ocean Robic was developed using discarded fishing nets, enhancing the product's material eco-friendliness.

Hyosung recently compared 1kg of recycled fishing net nylon with 1kg of conventional nylon and found that using Regen Ocean Nylon reduces carbon dioxide emissions by 73%, fossil fuel usage by 75.7%, and water consumption by 98.6%.

Hyosung Chairman Cho Hyun-jun emphasized, "Hyosung TNC is the only company in the world capable of producing recycled fibers for all three major chemical fibers," adding, "As a leading eco-friendly fiber company, we will continue to strive for product research and development for sustainable and active lifestyles."

Meanwhile, Hyosung TNC plans to participate in the eco-friendly material specialized exhibition 'Future Fabric Expo' held in London, UK, from the 26th to the 28th.

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