The Swedish fashion group H&M has released a three-piece capsule collection for its sports collection H&M Move, the material of which is partly made from captured carbon emissions. This was made possible by a new technology from the US materials research company Lanzatech, which captures and converts carbon emissions from the atmosphere.
In, according to the press release, “in three simple steps, LanzaTech captures carbon emissions from steel mills, confines them in bioreactors and converts them into the same building blocks from which conventional polyester is made.” This process is done using bacteria, according to LanzaTech’s website.
H&M Move’s three-piece collection for women includes a jumpsuit, top and leggings, all made in part from LanzaTech CarbonSmart™ polyester. In addition, the pieces have been equipped with H&M’s own DryMove™ technology, which ensures that moisture is wicked away from the skin and can dry on the fabric surface.
Headquartered in Skokie, Illinois, USA, LanzaTech converts carbon waste into various materials such as sustainable fuels, textiles, packaging and other products. With this technology, LanzaTech wants to help reduce pollution and the use of fossil resources for the manufacture of new products.