Intrinsic Advanced Materials is expanding the commercial reach of its CiCLO technology across home and hospitality textiles this September through collaborations with Advansa and HeiQ, followed by a partnership with Lonely Whale’s Fashion the Future activation during NYC Climate Week.
Advansa is introducing Suprelle fiberfill made with CiCLO fibers, extending the technology into an established premium fiberfill portfolio designed around comfort and performance. Separately, a collaboration with HeiQ Materials AG is creating opportunities to pair CiCLO fibers with functional technologies that address specific product needs, including cooling, moisture management, freshness and allergen reduction.
Together, the developments are intended to give manufacturers, brands and retailers more ways to create products around specific consumer needs while incorporating CiCLO technology, which the company states is designed to help reduce microplastic fiber persistence. Microplastic fiber pollution caused by the shedding of synthetic textiles is one of the most prevalent forms of microplastic pollution.
CiCLO technology is a patented textile ingredient integrated into polyester and nylon fibers during manufacturing. According to the company, it creates pathways designed to accelerate biodegradation when microplastic fibers enter end-of-life environments with moisture and microorganisms, reducing their persistence. Third-party laboratories independently test CiCLO fibers using recognized ASTM and ISO methods.
“Our customers want fiberfill that delivers the comfort and performance consumers expect while helping support broader environmental priorities,” said Jean-Christophe Rouyer, head of global business development at Advansa. “Adding CiCLO technology gives them another way to differentiate Suprelle products without changing the core benefits of the fiberfill.”
Intrinsic Advanced Materials is also collaborating with Swiss materials innovator HeiQ to explore how CiCLO fibers can be paired with functional technologies across home, hospitality and apparel applications. The collaboration gives manufacturers and brands access to a range of performance possibilities, including cooling and thermal comfort, allergen reduction, odor control and freshness, moisture management and faster drying.
Combined, the technologies create opportunities across bed linens, pillows, mattress protectors, mattress toppers, mattress ticking and apparel products, with product developers able to select functionality based on application needs while incorporating CiCLO fibers.
