AMSTERDAM (PRWEB) March 03, 2015
DuPont Industrial Biosciences (DuPont) received the 2015 Bio Enterprise Award for Breakthrough Bio-Primarily based Technologies Platform at the Globe Bio Markets Conference awards ceremony in Amsterdam. A worldwide leader in the Bioeconomy, DuPont was recognized for DuPont™ Sorona® biopolymer, a sustainably sourced, higher-functionality fiber that includes 37 % renewable plant-primarily based ingredients, and utilizes 30 % less energy and releases 63 % fewer greenhouse gas emissions compared to typically utilised nylon six.

Sorona® carpet fiber has revolutionized the textiles industry by setting new requirements for soft, stain-resistant carpets. In apparel, DuPont demonstrated that sustainable material does not need a sacrifice in overall performance by means of a 2014 partnership with Vipul Sarees – a leader in the Indian saree marketplace. Vipul utilizes Sorona® fiber to make soft and colorful sarees in chiffon, georgette, satin and crepe supplies that rival the luxurious feel of silk. This partnership provides an alternative for customers who want to use their acquiring power to take pleasure in superior feel even though reducing their use of fossil fuels and greenhouse gas footprint.

“As a science organization with a lengthy history in the textiles industry, DuPont continues to innovate with technologies like Sorona® that let designers the freedom to be creative with out compromising on performance or good quality,” mentioned Simon Herriott, organization director for Biomaterials at DuPont. “With Sorona®, every person benefits. Textile mills, designers and companies can offer buyers sustainable clothes that is supremely wearable, effortless to care for and much more gentle on the planet.”

DuPont has unparalleled expertise in the textiles market the sector leader has invented nylon, Lycra®, Kevlar® and developed rayon (the world’s very first man-created fiber) and other household components over its 212-year history. But lately, the business has focused its scientists and engineers on a new challenge: making every day materials from renewable sources rather than from petroleum.

With the creation of Sorona®, DuPont has made it feasible for textile designers, mills and manufacturers to make the sustainable goods that consumers want with the functionality benefits they demand. From renewably sourced monomer production, to reduced dyeing temperatures to easy care for buyers, the sustainably sourced fiber offers sustainability positive aspects throughout the worth chain.

DuPont™ Sorona® received the 2015 Breakthrough Bio-Based Technologies Platform award at the 10th annual Planet Bio Markets Conference. The conference brought together industrial, academic and policy professionals to give a extensive appear at the possibilities in the bio-based economy, such as end-user markets for renewable fuels, bio-primarily based chemical compounds and bio-primarily based merchandise.

DuPont (NYSE: DD) has been bringing globe-class science and engineering to the worldwide marketplace in the kind of innovative products, materials, and services since 1802. The business believes that by collaborating with clients, governments, NGOs, and thought leaders we can support find solutions to such worldwide challenges as supplying adequate healthier meals for people everywhere, decreasing dependence on fossil fuels, and guarding life and the environment. For added data about DuPont and its commitment to inclusive innovation, please go to http://www.dupont.com.

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