NOOSA^® for Manufacturers

At NOOSA^®, we manufacture bio-based fibers and yarns, designed to be seamlessly integrated into your established production processes. Our innovative materials can be recycled at the end of their life, providing a convenient solution for your manufacturing needs in line with the demand for circularity.

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Today, textile manufacturers are confronted with many challenges, from environmental concerns to meeting regulatory compliance and traceability in their supply chain. Consumption of clothing and footwear is expected to increase by 63% by 2030, so let’s make them better together.

To transition away from fossil-based materials while maintaining performance, NOOSA^® emerges as a viable option, ensuring both longevity and circularity of your products. This shift will not only help you reduce your carbon footprint and increase transparency but also offer solutions to your customers seeking circular alternatives. Additionally, NOOSA^® presents an opportunity to add value to your textile waste — a vital consideration given that currently less than 1% is repurposed, often due to the lack of recycling options for blended fabrics.

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Manufacture for durability

Find an alternative to fossil-based materials without compromising on quality or performance.

Manufacture to comply

Comply with EU legislations for textile circularity and waste prevention.

Manufacture for minimal waste and impact

Reduce and revalorize textile waste at pre-consumer level, lower water, energy and chemical use in your processes.

Manufacture for better traceability

Control your supply chain and increase transparency.

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Integration into your production process

Our fibers and yarns are fully compatible with your existing machinery and workflows, ensuring effortless transition while eliminating the need for additional investment.

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Innovative properties

Experience the cutting-edge features of our fibers and yarns, renowned for their innate comfort, exceptionally low absorbency, durability, and superior performance.

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Technical support

Benefit from our comprehensive technical support services, tailored to optimize results at every stage of the manufacturing process, spanning from yarn spinning to thermosetting.

NOOSA^®certified manufacturers

Leverage NOOSA^®’s exclusive network and trademark benefits.

As a valued certified manufacturer, you gain direct access to our unparalleled global network encompassing brands, yarn spinners, knitters and weavers, opening a world of opportunities for your business. We also facilitate your supply chain, guaranteeing transparency and traceability every step of the way, from initial feedstock to recycling processes.

Moreover, as a privileged partner, you will enjoy exclusive rights to participate in new product launches, ensuring you stay ahead of the curve in the market. And to further enhance your reputation, you will proudly feature the NOOSA^® trademark, symbolizing quality and innovation.

Become a certified manufacturer

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We are glad to have the opportunity to work and collaborate with NOOSA®. Their commitment to a circular textile industry while ensuring the best product quality, makes them a great and invaluable partner.

Eduarda Oliveira

Marketing & Communication, RDD

Inovafil is pleased to participate with NOOSA^® in the search and development of new bio-based and circular materials. The process of exchanging knowledge and advancing 360 degree recycling by using old garments as raw materials for textiles has been incredibly rewarding.

Rui Martins

CEO, Inovafil

NOOSA^® was our choice for providing T-shirts to our volunteer team, and they went beyond our expectations! The quality of the T-shirts was really good; the white wasn’t transparent at all and all the volunteers loved them! Furthermore, the team was very attentive, and delivery deadlines were respected. If you’re seeking quality, long-lasting, and environmentally conscious clothing, then we recommend NOOSA^®.

Marianne Josselin

Global Impact Innovations Lead, ChangeNOW

Innoviris recognizes NOOSA^® as a key innovator in the textile industry, committed to reducing its ecological footprint. Their approach, centered on circularity and eco-design, coupled with advanced technology, aligns perfectly with the region’s values and priorities in innovation. We commend their efforts to incorporate biobased fibers and promote recycling, thereby making a significant contribution to the Brussels region’s commitments to sustainable development.

Nicolas Vautrin

Industrial RDI Manager, Innoviris

As a sustainability enthusiast and Belgium’s B Corp Country Coordinator, I am proud NOOSA^® is part of our growing Belgian Community. A company dedicated to bringing circularity to the textile industry and reducing environmental impact through innovative products. By pioneering new approaches to production and inspiring change in the textile sector, they exemplify the path forward in leveraging business as a force for good.

Emma Van Zundert

Country Director, B Corp

We are very happy to count NOOSA^® fiber as a certified Solar Impulse Efficient Solution. It truly accelerates environmental transition by offering an industrially scalable and economically viable solution to reduce textile waste, a necessity in the development of a circular textile industry.

Héloïse Lauener

Corporate Communication Senior Coordinator, Solar Impulse Foundation

NOOSA^® fiber is a game-changer technology in sport product materials, aligning with NOLT’s circular vision to introduce our R-SOCK, the world’s first circular sport sock. Kudos to NOOSA® for pioneering such an innovative and circular solution in the textile industry.

Paul Guinard

Co-Founder, Nolt

I’m pleasantly surprised to see a young company so thoroughly investigating and testing their developed materials. A strong team with a lot of experience is building up to an innovative circular future in Europe.

Sander De Vrieze

Consultant, Fibers & Yarn Centexbel

This project that offers circular perspective to the fashion industry is in line with our investment strategy. Moreover, the dynamism and the complementary of the entrepreneurs convinced us that they were the right team to lead this ambitious project.

Pierre Hermant

CEO, Finance & Invest

Like our HOUSE, NOOSA^® is a young company specializing in a promising product. We share common values and goals, such as bringing circularity to the textile industry and reducing the environmental impact of our activity in the textile sector. After a first trial in 2022 and great results and positive feedback, we developed a specific Capsule dedicated to NOOSA® yarn.

Mariana Moreira

Communication Manager, Casa de Malha

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Are you a yarn spinner looking for an innovative fiber? Are you a fabric manufacturer looking for a bio-based alternative? Whatever your area of interest may be, we look forward to connecting with you!

What is the composition of NOOSA® PLA?

NOOSA® PLA is made from polylactic acid, sourced exclusively from GMO-free crops (corn, sugarcane, and wheat), not competing with the food industry.
How is NOOSA® PLA fiber processed?

We provide dedicated technical support services, tailored to optimize results at every stage of the manufacturing process - from yarn spinning to dyeing to thermosetting. Our team works directly with textile partners to ensure consistent quality and performance throughout the production chain.
How do you label NOOSA® PLA?

The majority of textile products must be labelled with fiber composition and percentages. Depending on the country, different regulations apply. As an example, NOOSA® is labelled '100% NOOSA® polylactide / polylactid' in Belgium, and '100% NOOSA® PLA' in the US. We can provide guidance on labelling requirements for your target markets.
Are there certification or traceability measures to ensure GMO-free sourcing?

Yes. NOOSA® holds GMO-free certifications to ensure full transparency and traceability in sourcing. We primarily use sugar from by-products of corn or sugarcane production, with plans to diversify feedstocks further. By 2028, we will be able to use sugar from French wheat. We can provide feedstock traceability certifications (biobased, GMO-free, ISCC+), product certifications (Oekotex, ISO), and company-level B Corp certification on request.
Have you considered other generations of feedstock?

1st generation feedstocks (corn, wheat, sugarcane) remain the most viable today. 2nd generation feedstocks (wood, straw) are too costly to process efficiently at scale, and 3rd generation (algae) is not yet commercially scalable. Long-term, NOOCYCLE® will significantly reduce our biomass dependency - as recycled NOOSA® PLA fiber re-entering the loop means less need for new agricultural inputs.
Where does NOOSA® PLA fiber come from and what does the supply chain look like?

Sugar from GMO-free crops is fermented into lactic acid, then polymerized into PLA. NOOSA® extrudes it into fiber, which is then spun into yarns and transformed into fabrics. We’ve started this project in China where we’re fully integrated and we’re now focusing on building the same ecosystem in Europe. By 2028, a 100% European supply chain is planned using French wheat as feedstock, further reducing transport emissions and dependency on overseas agriculture. You can find NOOSA® textiles in several textile hubs in the world to be integrated directly and smoothly into your supply chain.
What are the characteristics of NOOSA® PLA in terms of elongation, tenacity, and shrinkage?

We provide a full technical data sheet for each product on demand. Please contact us to receive the specifications relevant to your application. It shows a higher elongation than standard polyester, a lower tenacity than polyester but still higher than cotton.
What does NOOSA® PLA feel like as a textile fiber?

NOOSA® PLA has a smooth, soft hand feel comparable to conventional synthetic fibers or sometimes man-made fiber cellulosic. Depending on how it is processed and blended, it can range from lightweight and silky to more structured and resilient - making it adaptable to a wide range of applications, from apparel to technical workwear. Depending on blends and fabric construction, the touch and design can vary.
Is NOOSA® PLA a natural fiber or a synthetic fiber?

NOOSA® PLA is a biobased synthetic fiber, also called biosynthetic. It originates from natural, renewable plant sources, but is processed and polymerized industrially to produce the final fiber. This distinguishes it from natural fibers like cotton or wool, while also setting it apart from conventional petroleum-based synthetics like polyester or nylon.
What is the difference between PLA and NOOSA® PLA?

Just as there are significant differences in quality between commodity cotton and premium long-staple cotton, not all PLA fibers perform the same. Generic PLA fibers exist on the market, but most of them are not optimized for textile applications, industrial washing conditions, or end-of-life recovery. NOOSA® has developed deep expertise in tailoring PLA specifically for textiles - in terms of fiber engineering, processing support, and circularity. The key differentiator is NOOCYCLE®, our patented recycling technology: NOOSA® PLA is the only textile fiber guaranteed to be 100% recycled back into virgin-quality fiber, endlessly. No performance loss. No downcycling. A true closed loop.
How does PLA compare to cotton in terms of performance?

NOOSA® PLA offers superior moisture-wicking and faster drying compared to cotton. It has natural bacteriostatic properties that cotton lacks, while offering comparable softness and breathability. NOOSA® PLA also requires significantly less water in production than cotton - one of the most water-intensive crops in the world. Where cotton biodegrades naturally, NOOSA® PLA's preferred end of life is recycling through NOOCYCLE® - which returns the fiber to virgin quality, something cotton cannot offer.
What is NOOSA® PLA?

NOOSA® PLA is a high-performance, biobased textile fiber made from Polylactic Acid (PLA) - a polymer derived from renewable, GMO-free plant sources such as corn starch or sugarcane. Unlike conventional synthetic fibers derived from petroleum, PLA is produced through the fermentation of plant sugars into lactic acid, which is then polymerized into fiber. NOOSA® PLA goes significantly further than generic PLA: it is engineered for performance, with optimized durability, wash resistance, and full recyclability through NOOCYCLE® - our patented closed-loop recycling technology. Just as there are many grades and qualities of cotton on the market, not all PLA fibers are equal. NOOSA® PLA represents the high-performance end of that spectrum.
How does PLA compare to acrylic?

Acrylic is petroleum-derived and one of the worst offenders for persistent microplastic pollution - shedding significant quantities with every wash, accumulating in marine ecosystems and the food chain. PLA is biobased and does not emit persistent microplastics. It can be fully recycled through NOOCYCLE®, while acrylic has no meaningful end-of-life pathway. From an environmental standpoint, PLA is a substantially better choice in virtually every dimension.
How does PLA compare to silk?

Silk is a luxurious natural protein fiber known for its sheen, softness, and temperature regulation. It is biodegradable but requires delicate care and is not suitable for industrial washing. PLA can replicate some of silk's smooth, lustrous qualities in multifilament form, while offering far greater wash stability and lower cost. Silk production is associated with significant water and energy use; PLA's biobased production has a lower and more consistent environmental footprint.
How does PLA compare to viscose / rayon?

Viscose is derived from wood cellulose but requires intensive chemical processing, raising concerns around solvent use and forest sourcing. It is soft and breathable but has poor wet strength. PLA is more dimensionally stable, performs better in wash conditions, and its production does not involve the same chemical-intensive processes. PLA's end-of-life recyclability through NOOCYCLE® gives it a clear circular advantage, and it does not emit persistent microplastics - a growing concern for viscose as well.
How does PLA compare to linen (flax)?

Linen is one of the most environmentally low-impact natural fibers, requiring minimal water and pesticides. It is naturally biodegradable, strong, and breathable, but tends to wrinkle easily and can feel rough against the skin. PLA matches linen's breathability and surpasses it in softness and anti-crease performance.
How does PLA compare to nylon (polyamide)?

Nylon is petroleum-derived and carries a high carbon footprint and persistent microplastic emissions. It is highly durable, elastic, and abrasion-resistant - making it popular in activewear and hosiery. PLA offers a more sustainable production profile and does not release persistent microplastics. PLA is less elastic than nylon but can be engineered for good stretch recovery when blended appropriately. For applications where circularity and environmental impact are priorities, PLA is a compelling alternative.
How does PLA compare to wool?

Wool is a natural, renewable, and biodegradable fiber with excellent thermal insulation and moisture regulation. PLA shares wool's low bacterial growth characteristics and offers better wash stability - wool is prone to shrinking and felting with improper care, while PLA is dimensionally more stable. PLA is also more consistent in quality and generally more affordable, as it is a manufactured fiber. Wool carries a higher carbon footprint per kilogram due to livestock farming, while PLA's environmental footprint is lower and continues to improve as feedstocks and recycling scale up.
How does PLA compare to polyester?

PLA has a significantly lower carbon footprint than polyester, as it is derived from renewable plant sources rather than fossil fuels. Critically, PLA does not emit persistent microplastics - unlike polyester, which sheds particles that accumulate in ecosystems and the human body. Polyester is more heat-resistant and has mature mechanical recycling infrastructure, but recycled polyester degrades in quality over cycles. NOOSA® PLA, through NOOCYCLE®, returns to virgin-quality fiber with every cycle. Additonnally, a lot of our customers replace polyester in their sportswear products because NOOSA® PLA is more comfortable on the skin as it is hypoallergenic.

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