FABRIC: PYRATEX® SeaCell
Regions: Spain
Fabric Name:
PYRATEX® SeaCell
Origin:
Seaweed
Who made our dye:
Pyratex
Natural history and ecology:
SeaCell - a seaweed fiber sourced from the Northern Atlantic boasts a natural history and ecological significance, validated by certifications from European laboratories. This seaweed is exceptionally pure and abundant in vital elements like vitamins, trace elements, amino acids, and minerals, offering relief from skin ailments, inflammation, and itching. Its antioxidative properties can eliminate free radicals while nurturing the wearer's skin. The fiber is a carbon-neutral material, cultivated in a closed-loop system without releasing any chemical waste. It's derived solely from sustainable raw materials, namely wood and seaweed, employing eco-friendly methods that conserve energy and resources.
What makes this so special:
SeaCell stands as a patented, environmentally friendly fiber with extensive potential in textile applications. These fibers cater to a wide array of uses in sports and leisure textiles, ranging from innerwear and casual loungewear to plush home furnishings. This innovative technology enables seamless integration of SeaCell fibers with various other fibers, ensuring universal compatibility.
Incorporating SeaCell fibers into textiles offers a luxurious, silky texture and delivers exceptional comfort. It represents a pioneering fiber that meets the needs of a contemporary generation embracing an active and health-focused lifestyle.
“With the mission to replace synthetic textiles with natural and responsible ones.”
“ As a B Corp, we’re part of a global community of businesses that meet high standards of social and environmental impact.”
— Regina Polanco/PYRATEX
Regina Polanco
Meet, Regina Polanco founder and CEO of PYRATEX®. PYRATEX® is an R&D company and supplier of natural performance materials. They are experts in the production of fabrics and knitwear made with natural, biobased and recycled compositions. Their supply chain is certified and ensures traceability starting from the fiber, while their localized production minimizes environmental impact. PYRATEX® is GOTS, GRS and OCS certified and can provide transaction certificates along the chain. They also work with several certifications in their factories, processes and fibers, including OEKO-TEX, Bluesign, FSC and PEFC certifications. Since 2014, PYRATEX® has teamed up with the best machinery experts in spinning and knitting to supply high-quality materials tested by textile laboratories following ISO standards. Their yarns and fabric dyes and finishing processes are audited to restrict the use of damaging chemicals and maintain the natural properties of their fibers.