{"id":144257,"date":"2024-05-22T07:29:00","date_gmt":"2024-05-22T05:29:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/?p=144257"},"modified":"2024-05-15T10:32:49","modified_gmt":"2024-05-15T08:32:49","slug":"dairen-chemical-corporation-joins-the-lycra-company-and-qore-in-the-development-of-renewable-lycra-fiber","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/dairen-chemical-corporation-joins-the-lycra-company-and-qore-in-the-development-of-renewable-lycra-fiber\/","title":{"rendered":"Dairen Chemical Corporation Joins The LYCRA Company and Qore\u00ae\u00a0in the Development of Renewable LYCRA\u00ae\u00a0Fiber"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n
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\u00a9 The Lycra Company<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

The LYCRA Company, a global leader in developing innovative, sustainable solutions for the apparel and personal care industries, announced today that it has signed a letter of intent with\u00a0Dairen Chemical Corporation\u00a0(DCC) to convert \u00a0QIRA\u00ae\u2014the next generation 1,4-butanediol (BDO)\u2014into low-impact PTMEG, the main ingredient in patented bio-derived LYCRA\u00ae fiber. Dairen will be the first company in the world to mass produce this low-impact bio-PTMEG at scale.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In September 2022, The LYCRA Company and Qore\u00ae<\/a> announced they were joining forces to enable the production of bio-derived LYCRA\u00ae fiber made with QIRA\u00ae. Now, DCC joins this distinctive collaboration, converting QIRA\u00ae into bio-PTMEG. This unique PTMEG will make up the renewable portion of LYCRA\u00ae fiber, accounting for 70% of the fiber\u2019s content. It is being made exclusively for The LYCRA Company to its stringent specifications. With its low-impact allyl alcohol process, DCC has pioneered a technology that creates the lowest-impact PTMEG available, which is cleaner and has a lower carbon footprint than product produced with natural gas or coal.1<\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The LYCRA Company, Qore\u00ae, and DCC are united by a shared commitment to R&D, health and safety, sustainability, and conservation. To mark this event, Steve Stewart, The LYCRA Company\u2019s chief brand and innovation officer, presented DCC with a Green Partner Award. The award acknowledges DCC\u2019s ongoing sustainability efforts and commitment to creating low-impact products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cOur collaboration heralds a brand-new era of environmentally conscious production activities, fueled by our shared commitment to reducing carbon footprints and developing world-leading eco-friendly solutions,\u201d said DCC\u2019s chairman, Lin Shean-Tung<\/strong>. \u201cSustainability is not merely a trend, but an imperative for the future of our planet. We are honored to receive the Green Partner Award and embark on this journey alongside The LYCRA Company, advancing sustainable practices in the industry.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Available in early 2025, patented bio-derived LYCRA\u00ae fiber made with QIRA\u00ae will be the world\u2019s first renewable spandex available on a large scale. By using annually renewable dent corn, an initial screening calculation indicates that the carbon footprint of LYCRA\u00ae<\/a> fiber potentially could be reduced by up to 44 percent2<\/sup> compared to LYCRA\u00ae fiber without bio-derived materials. Further, the fiber will offer equivalent performance to traditional LYCRA\u00ae fiber, making it an easy replacement for mills, brands and retailers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cWe are excited to collaborate with DCC to bring bio-derived LYCRA\u00ae fiber made with QIRA\u00ae to market and realize our shared vision for a more sustainable value chain,\u201d said Stewart<\/strong>. \u201cGiven the combination of using bio-derived input from corn, plus conversion at a state-of-the-art QORE\u00ae facility run on wind power, and transformation to PTMEG using DCC\u2019s low-impact process, we anticipate the potential for additional reductions as we go into production.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

For many years, Dairen has demonstrated its sustainability efforts in raw materials management, waste elimination, process enhancement, innovations, and more. It has also achieved significantly lower carbon emissions in its product offerings than its competition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cSustainability has evolved from fulfilling requirements to being a competitive advantage,\u201d said Simon Chuang, vice president of global sourcing and procurement at The LYCRA Company<\/strong>. \u201cWe\u2019re committed to selecting, promoting, and expanding our business with supply partners like DCC who embrace and drive meaningful sustainability efforts.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n

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\u00a9 The Lycra Company<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n

Visit\u00a0lycra.com\/qira<\/a>\u00a0to learn more about bio-derived LYCRA\u00ae fiber made with QIRA\u00ae.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

1<\/sup><\/em>Estimate from Cradle-to-Gate Screening PCF for a representative DAIREN PTMEG manufacturing facility, year 2023, prepared by DNV Business Assurance Co., Ltd.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2<\/sup><\/em>Estimate from Cradle-to-Gate Screening LCA for a representative LYCRA\u00ae fiber manufacturing facility, June 2022, prepared by Ramboll Americas Engineering Solutions, Inc.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

About The LYCRA Company<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The LYCRA Company innovates and produces fiber and technology solutions for the apparel and personal care industries and owns the leading consumer brands:\u00a0 LYCRA\u00ae<\/sup>, LYCRA HyFit\u00ae<\/sup>, LYCRA\u00ae<\/sup>\u00a0T400\u00ae<\/sup>, COOLMAX\u00ae<\/sup>, THERMOLITE\u00ae<\/sup>, ELASPAN\u00ae<\/sup>, SUPPLEX\u00ae<\/sup>\u00a0and TACTEL\u00ae<\/sup>. Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, U.S., The LYCRA Company is recognized worldwide for its sustainable products, technical expertise, and marketing support. The LYCRA Company focuses on adding value to its customers\u2019 products by developing unique innovations designed to meet the consumer\u2019s need for comfort and lasting performance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

About Qore\u00ae LLC<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Formed through a joint venture by Cargill and HELM AG, Qore\u00ae\u00a0helps leading brands replace fossil-based chemistries with bio-derived intermediates. At the heart of the joint venture is the production of QIRA\u00ae, the next-generation bio-derived 1,4-butanediol (BDO). Made biologically through the fermentation of plant-based sugars, QIRA\u00ae\u00a0can save up to 86% of greenhouse gas emissions when replacing today\u2019s widely used chemical intermediates made from traditional fossil sources. Bio-derived QIRA\u00ae\u00a0can be used the same way as its fossil counterpart but with significantly better environmental performance. Qore\u00ae\u00a0and QIRA\u00ae\u00a0are trademarks of Qore\u00ae\u00a0LLC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About Dairen Chemical Corporation (DCC)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Founded in 1979, DCC is a leading maker of acetyl and allyl chemicals. The company board has been chaired by Mr. Lin Shean-Tung since June 2019. DCC operates seven production sites in Asia and serves customers in more than one hundred countries. Major products include Vinyl Acetate Monomer, Vinyl Acetate Ethylene (VAE) Emulsion, VAE Redispersible Powder, Allyl Alcohol, 1,4-Butanediol and PTMEG. Headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan, its productions sites are in Taiwan, China, Singapore and Malaysia. Under the leadership of Chairman Lin, DCC is expanding its international activities and enhancing its global presence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

LYCRA\u00ae is a trademark of The LYCRA Company.<\/em><\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n

QIRA\u00ae is a trademark of Qore\u00ae.<\/em><\/sup><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The LYCRA Company, a global leader in developing innovative, sustainable solutions for the apparel and personal care industries, announced today that it has signed a letter of intent with\u00a0Dairen Chemical Corporation\u00a0(DCC) to convert \u00a0QIRA\u00ae\u2014the next generation 1,4-butanediol (BDO)\u2014into low-impact PTMEG, the main ingredient in patented bio-derived LYCRA\u00ae fiber. Dairen will be the first company in […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":59,"featured_media":144274,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"none","nova_meta_subtitle":"Letter of intent to convert QIRA\u00ae - the next generation 1,4-butanediol (BDO) - into low-impact PTMEG for the patented bio-derived LYCRA\u00ae fiber","footnotes":""},"categories":[5572],"tags":[15042,6843,5838,20225,10408,5528],"supplier":[10007,19611,19269],"class_list":["post-144257","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-bio-based","tag-biobdo","tag-biochemicals","tag-bioeconomy","tag-biomeg","tag-greenchemistry","tag-sustainability","supplier-dairen-chemicals","supplier-qore","supplier-the-lycra-company"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/144257","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/59"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=144257"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/144257\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/144274"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=144257"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=144257"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=144257"},{"taxonomy":"supplier","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/supplier?post=144257"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}