For its automotive upholstery, Uniroyal Global Limited (UGL) developed Imvelo with BIOVYN™ as a 100% fossil-free alternative. Recycled plastic bottles are used to make the yarn for the polyester fabric. The standard polyester backing fabric has been replaced with a recycled version. That means 50% of the automotive Imvelo composite is derived from bio-attributed and recycled content, keeping the same physical and mechanical performance as the standard material. Solar panels with 1GW of capacity now account for almost one-third of UGL’s annual electricity usage.
Awards 2025