description Akulon RePurposed by DSM Overview
Akulon RePurposed is a nylon fiber created through the regeneration of ocean plastic waste and textile scraps, offering a sustainable alternative to virgin nylon production with comparable performance characteristics.
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What is Akulon RePurposed made from?
Akulon RePurposed is DSM's recycled polyamide material made from discarded fishing nets and other recovered plastic feedstock. The nets are collected, sorted, cleaned, and processed into a new nylon-based compound.
Does Akulon RePurposed perform like virgin nylon?
It is designed to retain the functional properties expected from nylon, including strength, toughness, and dimensional stability. The exact performance depends on the specific grade and whether it is glass-fiber reinforced.
What has Akulon RePurposed been used for?
Schneider Electric used Akulon RePurposed in its Merten System M switches. That application was presented by DSM as an example of recycled ocean plastic being used in a durable electrical product.
How much lower can its carbon footprint be than traditional Nylon 6?
DSM reported an 82% lower carbon footprint for the Akulon RePurposed compound used in the Schneider Electric switch application. That figure applies to the cited life-cycle comparison, not necessarily to every grade or finished product.
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