Hotel linens undergo frequent use and laundering, leading to significant shedding of synthetic fibers. These polyester and nylon fibers contribute to the widespread presence of microplastic pollution in the environment. CiCLO technology, developed by Intrinsic Advanced Materials, is designed to mitigate this issue by enabling synthetic fibers to biodegrade at rates similar to natural fibers such as wool. This advancement allows hospitality textiles to maintain durability and performance while reducing their long-term environmental impact.
Ed Guzek, President of BOKSER, emphasized the company’s commitment to sustainability, stating, “Our mission at BOKSER is to be the most affordable supplier of sustainable hospitality textiles. Partnering with Intrinsic to bring their cutting-edge CiCLO technology to the hospitality industry helps us take a big step forward in protecting our planet for generations to come.”
With CiCLO technology already in use by brands such as Target, Billabong, Oakley, Champion, and McDonald’s, the technology has been tested across various industries. Its OEKO-TEX ECO PASSPORT certification and third-party biodegradation tests provide additional validation.
By incorporating CiCLO technology, BOKSER Textiles joins a growing list of brands committed to tackling the challenges of microplastic pollution in the textile industry.
As CEO Andrea Ferris highlighted in a recent Industry Voice, there are no silver bullet solutions, but designing materials with the end in mind—ensuring they are both durable and biodegradable—is a pragmatic step toward meaningful environmental impact.
