Australian biotech Samsara Eco has teamed up with the European Outdoor Group (EOG) to help supply high-performance, virgin-identical recycled nylon to outdoor brands in the European region.
Through the Nylon Materials Collective, both companies will unite outdoor brands, supply chain partners and materials leaders to make the recycled nylon more accessible.
Nylon is a common material choice for outdoor brands that prioritise high-performance, durable materials that have the strength and tenacity to handle the toughest of outdoor conditions.
Brands in the Collective will have access to recycled materials through pooled volumes, and the option to collaborate with leading supply chain partners, helping to reduce logistical complexities and speed up adoption and implementation.
“We want to do everything we can to help more brands access our materials so we can all enjoy the benefit of going circular,” Samsara Eco chief commercial officer Sarah Cook said. “The Nylon Materials Collective will make it easier for outdoor brands of any size, who might have smaller materials requirements or who typically buy at a fabric level, to access and seamlessly integrate virgin-identical recycled materials into their future product lines.”
Samsara Eco uses enzymatic recycling technology to produce virgin-identical recycled materials, including nylon 6,6. Through the use of its recycled nylon, Samsara added that brands can strengthen their position to meet upcoming EU Circular Economy regulations around Extended Producer Responsibility and minimum recycled content mandates.
“The Nylon Materials Collective represents an opportunity for our members to work together with innovators like Samsara Eco to unlock access to recycled nylon and accelerate the industry’s transition to circular materials,” European Outdoor Group’s head of sustainability and CSR, Dr Katy Stevens, said.
“By pooling demand and expertise, we’re making it easier for brands of all sizes to integrate high-performance, recycled materials into their collections and take meaningful steps toward a more sustainable outdoor industry.”
EOG represents around 150 brands, retailers and associations and other organisations across the value chain.
The Nylon Materials Collective is open to any EOG members. It will formally launch ahead of EOG’s participation at ISPO Munich 2025, where Samsara Eco will showcase its recycled nylon material samples.