ZymoChem to Accept Start-up of the Year Award
International Textile Manufacturers Federation recognizes ZymoChem’s breakthrough in bio-based nylon 6,6
ITMF’s 2025 Start-up Award
SAN LEANDRO, CA, October 14, 2025 — ZymoChem, the materials company decarbonizing the chemical industry through biological manufacturing, announces its recognition as a Startup of the Year by The International Textile Manufacturers Federation (ITMF)'s 2025 Start-Up Awards, which honor start-ups developing innovative products and processes that advance the future of the textile industry.
“We’re honored to receive this recognition from ITMF for our contributions to sustainable textiles.
Nylon is essential to various high-performance applications, from athletic apparel and footwear to automotive parts and industrial textiles.
Our approach allows brands to transition to sustainable solutions without compromising on cost or the performance that makes nylon 6,6 indispensable across these industries.”
ZymoChem’s proprietary Carbon Conserving™ technology produces the chemical building blocks for nylon from renewable feedstocks, creating drop-in replacements for petroleum-based materials. These bio-based alternatives maintain the same performance characteristics, while significantly reducing carbon emissions.
ZymoChem is partnering with major global brands, including performance apparel leader lululemon, to integrate these materials into their supply chains at scale.
Conventional nylon production relies heavily on petroleum-derived feedstocks and is responsible for significant greenhouse gas emissions. The global nylon market inclusive of nylon 6,6 is valued at over $30 billion annually, representing a substantial opportunity for decarbonization. ZymoChem's bio-based precursors enable the production of sustainable nylon that matches the performance, durability, and versatility of traditional nylon while dramatically reducing the carbon footprint of textile manufacturing.
To learn more about the awards and ZymoChem’s impact on the textiles industry, visit the ITMF’s site by clicking here or view the full press release by clicking here.