SK Geo Centric and global partners collaborate on sustainable polyester

This was done in partnership with six companies, including Finland’s largest oil company Neste, Thai petrochemical company Indorama Ventures, and Japanese sports apparel company Goldwin.

Last year, SK Geo Centric formed a consortium with these companies to produce and supply sustainable polyester. This marks the first time SK Geo Centric has produced renewable p-xylene (PX), a raw material for synthetic fiber polyester, based on recycled materials.

Renewable PX is processed through the production lines of petrochemical and textile companies within the consortium to create polyester, which is then used in products by Goldwin’s outdoor brand, The North Face.

Greenhouse gas emissions from producing final apparel products from renewable naphtha are reduced by 80-85% compared to using fossil fuels. The consortium companies plan to explore further applications for sustainable polyester.