{"id":168444,"date":"2025-10-02T07:29:00","date_gmt":"2025-10-02T05:29:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/?p=168444"},"modified":"2025-09-26T13:39:08","modified_gmt":"2025-09-26T11:39:08","slug":"turning-waste-co%e2%82%82-into-high-performance-foam-for-sustainable-fashion","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/turning-waste-co%e2%82%82-into-high-performance-foam-for-sustainable-fashion\/","title":{"rendered":"Turning Waste CO\u2082 into High-Performance Foam for Sustainable Fashion"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"535\" src=\"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/media\/2025\/09\/Infinium_Borealis_FullStride-1024x535.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-168464\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.9140186915887851;width:660px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/media\/2025\/09\/Infinium_Borealis_FullStride-1024x535.webp 1024w, https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/media\/2025\/09\/Infinium_Borealis_FullStride-300x157.webp 300w, https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/media\/2025\/09\/Infinium_Borealis_FullStride-150x78.webp 150w, https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/media\/2025\/09\/Infinium_Borealis_FullStride-768x401.webp 768w, https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/media\/2025\/09\/Infinium_Borealis_FullStride-400x209.webp 400w, https:\/\/renewable-carbon.eu\/news\/media\/2025\/09\/Infinium_Borealis_FullStride.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Fullstride Ventures introduces the carboncup\u2122,&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>a sustainable foam bra cup that delivers the same comfort, breathability, and durability as those made from conventional materials<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The high-performance foam is produced using Borealis&#8217; polymer, which is derived from\u00a0Infinium&#8217;s eNaphtha &#8211; a low-carbon feedstock made using captured carbon dioxide (CO<\/strong><strong>\u2082<\/strong><strong>) that would otherwise be released into the atmosphere<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The innovation represents a significant step forward for circularity in intimate apparel<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Borealis,\u00a0Infinium and Fullstride Ventures introduce a new sustainable material for the apparel industry: a high-performance foam made using captured carbon dioxide (CO\u2082) emissions. One of the first applications of this innovative material is in Fullstride&#8217;s carboncup\u2122 bra cup, marking a major step toward circularity in intimate apparel.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The foam is produced through a multi-step process that begins with capturing waste carbon dioxide (CO\u2082) that would otherwise be released into the atmosphere.\u00a0Infinium&#8217;s proprietary process transforms this waste CO<sub>2<\/sub>\u00a0into eNaphtha &#8211; a low-carbon, drop-in alternative to fossil-based naphtha. Borealis then uses the eNaphtha to polymerize into polyethylene, the raw material for foam production. The result is a sustainable high-performance material that is efficiently processed in existing manufacturing and recycling infrastructure, all while meeting the stringent requirements of intimate apparel applications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fullstride&#8217;s carboncup\u2122 is the first commercial application of the new foam material, partially made from CO<sub>2<\/sub>-derived eNaphtha, where it offers the same comfort, breathability, and long-lasting support as conventional foam, but with a significantly lower carbon footprint compared to the 100% fossil-based polyurethane pads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>&#8220;This breakthrough innovation not only diverts carbon from the atmosphere but also reduces dependence on finite fossil resources,&#8221; says\u00a0Y<strong>ossi Nasser, CEO of Fullstride<\/strong>, &#8220;It significantly reduces our product&#8217;s carbon footprint and represents a meaningful leap forward for sustainable fashion.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Infinium is one of the first companies to supply commercial volumes of eNaphtha to the market, enabling an additional pathway to decarbonizing plastics production and reducing global CO<sub>2<\/sub>&nbsp;emissions. The material is produced at the company&#8217;s Project Pathfinder facility in&nbsp;Corpus Christi, Texas, USA. The site is ISCC PLUS certified, ensuring the traceability of the sustainably produced feedstock from its point of origin throughout the entire chain of custody via a mass balance approach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>&#8220;<\/strong>Together with Fullstride and Borealis, we&#8217;re reimagining what carbon can be,&#8221; said\u00a0<strong>Robert Schuetzle, CEO of Infinium.<\/strong> &#8220;By creating eNaphtha that enables Borealis to produce next-generation plastics with dramatically reduced carbon footprint, we&#8217;re helping move entire industries toward a cleaner future.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>The carboncup\u2122 is one of the first outcomes to result from the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/edge.prnewswire.com\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4516147-1&amp;h=633261396&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.borealisgroup.com%2Fnews%2Fborealis-and-e-fuels-leader-infinium-to-turn-carbon-emissions-into-plastics&amp;a=collaboration+announced+by+Borealis+and+Infinium+in+August+2024\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">collaboration announced by Borealis and Infinium in&nbsp;August 2024<\/a>, when the two companies revealed plans to use Infinium&#8217;s eNaphtha to produce low-carbon plastics from captured CO\u2082. Its launch marks a significant step toward circularity in the apparel industry and shows how collaboration across the value chain can unlock new ways to keep carbon in use and out of the atmosphere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>&#8220;This collaboration demonstrates the power of innovation to offer circular solutions in delicate applications,&#8221; says\u00a0<strong>Dirk Langhammer, VP Circular Economy Solutions<\/strong>. &#8220;By transforming atmospheric carbon into high-quality polymers in intimate apparel, we&#8217;re furthering our customers&#8217; desire for sustainable living.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Samples of the carboncup<\/strong>\u2122<strong>&nbsp;bra cup will be on display at our booth at K Show 2025, D\u00fcsseldorf,&nbsp;Germany, 8\u201315 October, Hall 6, Stand A43<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:16px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>About Borealis<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Borealis is one of the world&#8217;s leading providers of advanced and sustainable polyolefin solutions. In\u00a0Europe, Borealis is also an innovative leader in polyolefins recycling and a major producer of base chemicals. We leverage our polymer expertise and decades of experience to offer value-adding, innovative and circular material solutions for key industries such as consumer products, energy, healthcare, infrastructure and mobility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With customers in over 120 countries and head office in\u00a0Vienna, Austria, Borealis employs around 6,200 people. In 2024, we generated a net profit of\u00a0EUR 566 million. OMV, the sustainable chemicals, fuels and energy company with a focus on circular economy solutions, headquartered in\u00a0Vienna, Austria, owns 75% of our shares. The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), based in the\u00a0United Arab Emirates\u00a0(UAE), owns the remaining 25%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In re-inventing essentials for sustainable living, we build on our commitment to safety, our people, innovation and technology, and performance excellence. We are accelerating the transformation to a circular economy of polyolefins and expanding our geographical footprint to better serve our customers around the globe. Our operations are augmented by two important joint ventures: Borouge (with ADNOC, headquartered in the UAE); and Baystar\u2122 (with TotalEnergies, based in the US). <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/edge.prnewswire.com\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4516147-1&amp;h=1314527361&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.borealisgroup.com%2F&amp;a=www.borealisgroup.com\" target=\"_blank\">www.borealisgroup.com<\/a>\u00a0\/\u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/edge.prnewswire.com\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4516147-1&amp;h=2268993675&amp;u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.borealiseverminds.com%2F&amp;a=www.borealiseverminds.com\" target=\"_blank\">www.borealiseverminds.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>About Infinium<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Infinium is a leading provider of gas conversion solutions and developer of eFuels projects. Our offerings include ultra-low carbon synthetic eFuels, solutions enabling monetization of flare gas and RNG, and patented technology designed to support the rapidly evolving energy industry. Infinium is a company of &#8220;firsts&#8221;\u2014the first to produce commercial volumes of power-to-liquid clean eFuels; the first to develop and deploy modular gas conversion technology; and the only clean fuels innovator offering end-to-end solutions to customers at every step in their energy journey. Industry leaders including Amazon, American Airlines, Borealis and IAG are customers of Infinium. Learn more at\u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/edge.prnewswire.com\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=4516147-1&amp;h=3072134928&amp;u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.infiniumco.com%2F&amp;a=www.infiniumco.com\" target=\"_blank\">www.infiniumco.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>About FullStride Ventures<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Fullstride is a forward-thinking innovator reshaping the future of manufacturing, supply chain, and product development through sustainable, performance-driven solutions. Our mission is to create materials and systems that not only meet the demands of modern consumers but also reduce environmental impact without compromising on quality or functionality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fullstride started in 2018 with a curiosity to develop sustainable foam, and in 2021 we launched the first plant-based bra pad made of sugarcane &#8211; a milestone that marked a turning point in sustainable textile innovation. Since then, we&#8217;ve continued to push the boundaries of research and development, partnering with industry leaders to bring cutting-edge, eco-conscious materials and solutions to market. Whether it&#8217;s creating next-generation sustainable foams or optimizing supply chain processes for a lower carbon footprint, we remain committed to driving meaningful change across industries.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Borealis,\u00a0Infinium and Fullstride Ventures introduce a new sustainable material for the apparel industry: a high-performance foam made using captured carbon dioxide (CO\u2082) emissions. One of the first applications of this innovative material is in Fullstride&#8217;s carboncup\u2122 bra cup, marking a major step toward circularity in intimate apparel. 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