PLA Fabrics and Life Cycle Assessments
Mikuláš Hurta
Monday, 1 February 2021
Nilmore® is the first producer to create a circular yarn and fabric from Polylactic Acid (PLA), the environmentally friendly, plant-derived thermoplastic. The fibre they've succeeded in creating has extensive research to back up their claims.
In this Technical Tutorial, we speak to Mikulas Hurta, the founder of Nilmore® to learn all about the properties of the fascinating, circular fabric, the process of the company's research, and their experience of using Life Cycle Assessments.
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In this video you'll learn:
- What properties a fabric made from Polylactic Acid (PLA) has
- About the environmental benefits of PLA yarns and fabrics
- What makes the material fully circular and about the research that has gone into its development
- What a life cycle assessment is and how it is carried out
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