Lululemon has started to sell shirts that are made partly with nylon created from plant-based sources, instead of raw materials that come from the petrochemical industry, according to an announcement on Tuesday.
The shirts are the result of a 2021 partnership born from Lululemon’s equity investment in biotechnology company Geno.
The short-sleeved shirts are made from at least 50% biologically sourced nylon, at least 40% recycled polyester and 3% elastane (itself made with 30% plant-based content). The shirts cost the same as the conventionally sourced version: $78 for the men’s version, and $68 for the women’s.
Source: CNBC
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