XIAMEN, China – Xiamen Wonders Sport Co., Ltd., a leading outdoor sportswear manufacturer and exporter with over 18 years of industry experience, today announced its strategic adoption of bio-based materials through the NICOLON fabric series. This initiative marks a significant milestone in the company’s commitment to sustainable manufacturing and positions it at the forefront of the green textile revolution.

Meeting the Dual Carbon Challenge

As global attention intensifies on climate change and carbon reduction, the textile industry is undergoing a fundamental transformation. Under China’s “Dual Carbon” strategy—aiming for carbon peak by 2030 and carbon neutrality by 2060—bio-based materials have emerged as a critical solution for reducing the industry’s environmental footprint. By 2030, bio-based chemical products are projected to account for 35% of the global market.

The NICOLON series, developed by Xiamen Wonders, leverages synthetic biology to produce bio-based materials that reduce carbon emissions by up to 55.8% compared to traditional PA6 (nylon) manufacturing processes. This substantial reduction is achieved through the use of renewable biomass sources—including crops and other plants—processed through biological, chemical, and physical methods.

Traceable, Renewable, and Sustainable

The NICOLON fabric series embodies three core principles: Traceable—with verifiable certificates of origin for all materials; Renewable—representing regeneration at a higher biological level; and Sustainable—ensuring a continuous and inexhaustible supply of biological resources.

The bio-based content of NICOLON fabrics is scientifically validated through carbon-14 testing, with an average bio-based result of 45%. The testing is conducted in laboratories that hold ISO/IEC 17025 certification—the world’s first carbon-14 laboratory to achieve this accreditation and a co-developer of the ASTM D6866 bio-based testing standard.

Advanced Fabric Technology and Characteristics

The NICOLON series offers versatile yarn specifications with stable, large-scale production capabilities. The bio-based yarns can be applied in both warp and weft directions, featuring high bio-based content that meets the stringent requirements of European and American markets.

Key advantages of NICOLON fabrics include:

• Superior Color Fastness: Fabrics maintain bright, vivid colors with excellent rubbing fastness

• Excellent Elasticity and Wrinkle Resistance: Fabrics quickly return to their original shape after repeated stretching

• Comfortable Feel: Dry, soft, breathable, and cotton-like texture

• Versatile Applications: Suitable for light to heavy-weight fabric constructions

  The fabrics demonstrate outstanding performance in repeated washing, drying, and folding, maintaining their aesthetic appeal while offering the comfort of natural cotton with the durability of synthetic fibers.

  Diverse Product Applications

  Xiamen Wonders offers NICOLON fabrics across four distinct series to meet diverse market needs:

  Thin Series (20D-40D, 40-70G/M²) : Ideal for light jackets, pants, and sunscreen clothing, featuring lightweight construction with embossed textures and UV resistance.

  Medium Thickness Series (30D-50D, 60-100G/M²) : Perfect for sportswear, work jackets, and down jackets, combining low-temperature resistance, wear resistance, elasticity, and a cotton-like feel.

  Thickness Series: Designed for outdoor jackets, western-style clothes, and jumpsuits, offering comfort, breathability, elasticity, moisture-wicking, and excellent anti-pilling performance.

  Functional Series: Engineered for outdoor jackets, ski suits, and down jackets, delivering free elasticity, moisture management, and superior durability in extreme conditions.

  Industry Recognition and Future Outlook

  For European exports, bio-based materials are no longer merely an environmental narrative but a strategic imperative. Companies that have established bio-based technology capabilities are better positioned to access markets with lower compliance costs.

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