The Netherlands-headed renewable chemistry technology provider Avantium N.V. has announced a strategic collaboration with leading textile innovators compatriot Royal Auping bv (Auping), Switzerland-headed Monosuisse AG, and Spain-headed Anglés Textil S.A (Antex). This partnership aims to develop polyethylene furanoate (PEF) based yarns, to be used in mattresses for Auping and demonstrates the broad potential of fibers and yarns made from Avantium’s PEF across different applications.
This strategic collaboration brings together the unique strengths of each partner. Avantium will spearhead the development, production, supply, and recycling of PEF.
The textile innovators Monosuisse and Antex will focus on creating PEF-based yarns. Monosuisse will specialize in monofilament PEF yarns, while Antex will supply multifilament PEF yarns. Their expertise ensures high-quality, versatile materials for various textile applications.
Auping, renowned for its commitment to quality sleeping solutions, will test the design and manufacturing of mattresses utilizing the PEF-based fabric. These mattresses will combine sustainability with superior comfort.
As part of our sustainability roadmap, Auping continuously works to reduce our environmental impact. That is why we are constantly looking for innovative, sustainable solutions for our sleep products. The environmental features of PEF-based fabrics are unique and very promising to meet our sustainability and circularity goals. We look forward to working together with Avantium, Antex, and Monosuisse to further develop circular Auping mattresses made from PEF-based yarns, said Geert Doorslag, Researcher at Royal Auping.
A certified B Corporation, Auping is the largest developer and producer of personal sleep solutions in the Netherlands.
Auping follows a circular business model, minimizing waste, pollution, and material incineration. Its goal is to achieve a fully circular product range by 2030.
We are proud to collaborate with Auping, Antex, and Monosuisse to help build a more sustainable world. This collaboration reflects our shared commitment to reducing the environmental impact of textile production. By leveraging Avantium’s breakthrough technology and the collective expertise of our partners, we are poised to transform the textile landscape, said Bineke Posthumus, Director of Business Development at Avantium,
