Avantium

Avantium partners LVMH and Tereos to accelerate the industrial-scale production of PEF

Iranpolymer/Baspar Tereos and LVMH will help Avantium to scale bio-based plastics from plant-based resources, helping users to move away from fossil-based plastics. The three parties are hoping to form a European consortium with plans for future expansion. The consortium is…

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Avantium collaborates on PEF yarn production for mattresses

Iranpolymer/Baspar Renewable chemistry company Avantium is collaborating with textile experts Monosuisse and Antex to develop PEF-based yarn for use in Auping-branded mattresses. PEF, short for polyethylene furanoate, is a 100% plant-based and recyclable plastic. Applications include polyesters, polyamides and polyurethanes,…

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