Covation Biomaterials (CovationBio) has introduced Sorona elasterell-p fiber. Made with partially plant-based Sorona polymer, it is the first US-produced bicomponent stretch fiber offered by CovationBio. It is now commercially available through regional distribution partner Mercados Internacionales (MI), across the US and Latin America with local stock and regional customer service to meet growing demand.
“Sorona elasterell-p fiber is our first branded fiber,” says Steven Ackerman, CEO of CovationBio. “As a partially bio-based polymer, Sorona has been an ingredient in innovative textile solutions used by leading apparel brands worldwide. With the introduction of Sorona elasterell-p fiber, we are pairing our reputation for trusted performance and sustainability benefits with a new stretch solution built for what brands need next.”
MI is the regional sales and market development partner for Sorona in Latin America. Local inventory of Sorona elasterell-p fiber is now available for a broad range of apparel applications including activewear, athleisure, workwear, uniforms, and other fabrics requiring durable stretch and recovery.
Since its debut, Sorona polymer has grown into a globally recognized ingredient for apparel and home goods with a reputation for combining improved environmental impact with uncompromising performance for some of the world’s most recognizable brands. It is used to add softness, stretch, durability, and warm breathability to fabrics across a variety of applications including activewear, outerwear, workwear, ready-to-wear, high-fashion, carpet, and more.
Sorona is an innovative, 37% bio-based polymer delivering a unique combination of comfort and high-performance for over 25-years. Its inherent softness, stretch recovery, breathability, and wrinkle resistance help create fabrics that look better, feel better, and last longer.
Founded in 2022 in Newark, Delaware, Covation Biomaterials is a leading global innovator of commercially available high-performance, sustainable solutions for the apparel and home goods industries. The company’s legacy of groundbreaking scientific innovation began with the commercialization of Sorona polymer 25 years ago, and continues today with the promise to deliver novel biomaterials at scale across multiple industries.
Mercados Internacionales (MI) specializes in advanced materials for the textile industry. Supporting partners such as CovationBio and Lenzing AG, MI provides supply chains for polymers, fibers, filaments, and yarns. MI provides market intelligence, product development, as well as inventory access, with special attention to customer service and logistics.
