Founded by Tyson Toussant and Tim Coombs, BIONIC collects upwards of 10 tons of plastic per month to be transformed into fabric and used by brands like Sea-Tex, Timberland, Burton, G-Star, O’Neill, H&M and Chanel.
Why is bionic yarn unique?
One of the main attractions of Bionic Yarn is that it sacrifices neither form nor function. By combining the plastic material with other fibers, the company has been able to develop a variety of textiles, “for denim, for khakis, for canvas.”
What is bionic material?
BIONIC® is a material engineering company supplying the consumer and industrial markets with fully traceable, high-grade textiles and polymers, made with coastal and marine plastic.
Who developed G-Star bionic yarn?
But Tyson Toussant has a plan. And it starts with a pair of jeans. Toussant is the co-founder of Bionic Yarn, a New York City-based startup that makes fabric from recycled ocean plastic, and next month, the company is launching its biggest collaboration to date with designer clothing company G-Star RAW.
Who is Tyson Toussant?
Tyson Toussant is the Cofounder and CEO at Bionic Yarn .
What is bionic yarn used for?
Bionic Yarn develops yarns and other fabrics created from recycled plastic containers with applications to the creation of everything from luggage and handbags, to home furnishings, as well as denim and outerwear.
When was G Star bionic made?
2010
“The oceans need us now,” Williams said as he announced the collaboration between G-Star and his textile company, Bionic Yarn, which Williams co-founded in 2010 to produce fabric from recycled plastic.
What is Plarn?
PLastic + yARN, plarn, is what is used to knit or crochet re-purposed plastic shopping bags in to sleeping mats. These mats can be used by unsheltered homeless individuals to provide a waterproof barrier for sleeping on the ground. This is not a new concept worldwide but new to LTHC.
