Amni Soul Eco®
Also known as: Biodegradable polyamide, Solvay/Rhodia Amni
Polyamide 6.6 fibre by Brazilian producer Rhodia Solvay that biodegrades on landfills within a few years.
Description
Amni Soul Eco® is a polyamide 6.6 fibre by Rhodia (now Solvay/Syensqo) with production in Brazil. The fibre contains a special additive complex that enables microorganisms to degrade the polymer in the anaerobic environment of a landfill.
According to ASTM D5511 tests, the fibre degrades to biogas and biomass in a typical landfill in about 3–5 years — instead of more than 100 years for classic PA 6.6. Applications: lingerie, swimwear, sportswear and corporate wear of leading South American brands. Amni Soul Eco® is chemically and mechanically identical to standard PA 6.6 and needs no special processing.
- Polyamide 6.6 with degradation additive
- Made by Rhodia / Solvay (Brazil)
- Landfill breakdown approx. 3–5 years (ASTM D5511)
- Swimwear, lingerie, sportswear
Important: degradation only occurs under the anaerobic conditions of a landfill — not in home compost or the sea.
Properties
| Fibre type | Polyamide 6.6 (biodegradable) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Rhodia / Solvay (Brazil) |
| Degradation time | 3–5 years (ASTM D5511) |
| Use | Swimwear, lingerie, sports |
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Sources & references
1- Wikipedia: Nylon 6-6 Wikipedia — Freie Enzyklopädie https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nylon_66
