Samsara Eco and NILIT Join Forces for World's First Nylon 6,6 Recycling Facility

Samsara Eco and NILIT, two industry leaders in sustainable textile production, are joining forces to build a new recycling facility in Southeast Asia. This facility will use NILIT's innovative nylon 6,6 technology to turn used textiles into new, high-quality nylon 6,6 yarn. This collaboration is a major step towards a more circular economy for nylon 6,6 and will help reduce the environmental impact of textile production.

Each year, approximately 4 million tonnes of nylon 6,6 are produced, making it one of the most prevalent fibers in the performance apparel and fashion industries. Despite its widespread use, nylon 6,6 is notoriously challenging to recycle, particularly when blended with other fibers like spandex, which complicates the recycling process further. Recognizing this significant environmental challenge, Samsara Eco and NILIT have partnered to tackle the issue head-on, aiming to develop a groundbreaking solution.

By late 2026, the partners plan to establish a pioneering facility capable of recycling textile waste into high-quality recycled nylon 6,6 polymers. This innovative facility will allow textile brands and manufacturers to seamlessly integrate these recycled materials into their existing supply chains, enabling the creation of new textile fabrics in a circular, sustainable manner. The project represents a significant step forward in the quest for sustainable fashion, offering the potential to infinitely recycle nylon 6,6 without compromising quality, thereby reducing the environmental impact of the textile industry and setting a new standard for sustainability in fashion.

EosEco™ is the pioneering technology designed to infinitely recycle nylon 6,6 by leveraging a fusion of biophysics, chemistry, biology, and advanced computer science, including AI. This innovative approach utilizes plastic-eating enzymes to decompose plastic waste, such as textiles made from nylon 6,6, into raw materials that can be seamlessly reintegrated into existing manufacturing processes, creating a true closed-loop system. EosEco™ is versatile, capable of recycling a wide range of feedstock, including colored and blended textiles like nylon 6,6 with spandex. Combined with NILIT’s advanced polymerization and spinning technology, EosEco™ will produce premium recycled nylon 6,6 yarn for global markets.

Paul Riley, CEO and Founder of Samsara Eco, emphasized the company's commitment to climate repair through infinite recycling, specifically by pioneering the first circular recycling process for nylon 6,6. He highlighted that items made from nylon 6,6, such as activewear and car interiors, often end up in landfills or are incinerated, leading to significant environmental harm. Samsara Eco's innovative approach aims to divert these materials from waste, transforming them into new products, thereby reducing their environmental impact and contributing to a sustainable future.

Ilan Melamed, General Manager of NILIT, highlighted the importance of their partnership with Samsara Eco as a key element in their strategy to offer premium nylon 6,6 products with a reduced environmental footprint. He noted that by implementing textile-to-textile recycling solutions, the collaboration could significantly lower global carbon emissions and address the issue of the 92 million tonnes of textile waste that end up in landfills each year. Melamed emphasized that this partnership has the potential to produce infinitely recycled nylon 6,6, maintaining high fabric quality and performance while positively impacting the environment.