CovationBio Launches Bio-Based Stretch Fiber for Apparel Market
Covation Biomaterials has introduced Sorona elasterell-p, a bicomponent stretch fiber manufactured in the United States using partially plant-based polymers. The new material aims to replace traditional elastane in performance apparel while maintaining garment shape and durability through repeated wear and washing cycles.
The fiber is now commercially available across the United States and Latin America through a strategic partnership with Mercados Internacionales. By utilizing a bio-based foundation, the company intends to provide apparel brands with a sustainable alternative that does not sacrifice elasticity or recovery. According to CEO Steven Ackerman, this product marks the first branded fiber offering for the Newark-based company, building on a twenty-five-year history of developing textile ingredients.
Targeting sectors such as activewear, workwear, and uniforms, the fiber is designed to integrate into existing supply chains where durable stretch is a requirement. Mercados Internacionales will manage local inventory and regional distribution to address rising demand for materials that offer both functional performance and a reduced environmental footprint.
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