The process starts with pyrolysis, which converts used tyres into pyrolysis oil. BASF then uses this oil to replace part of the fossil-based raw materials required for polyamide production.

The recycled feedstock is incorporated into BASF’s production system through a certified mass balance approach, allowing the resulting polyamide fibres to deliver comparable quality and performance to conventionally produced material.

Beyond the cooperation with VAUDE, the material is also being used in outdoor apparel, footwear and technical products such as climbing ropes, showing its potential across a wider range of textile applications.

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