DuPont Industrial Biosciences has won the 2015 Bio Business Award for Breakthrough Bio-Based Technology Platform at the 10th annual World Bio Markets Conference awards ceremony in Amsterdam.

A global leader in bioeconomy, DuPont was recognized for DuPont Sorona biopolymer, a sustainably sourced, high-performance fibre that contains 37 per cent renewable plant-based ingredients, uses 30 per cent less energy, and releases 63 per cent fewer greenhouse gas emissions compared to commonly used nylon 6, DuPont informs.

With the creation of Sorona, DuPont has made it possible for textile designers, mills, and manufacturers to produce the sustainable products that consumers want with the performance benefits they demand. From renewably sourced monomer production, to lower dyeing temperatures to easy care for consumers, the sustainably sourced fibre provides sustainability benefits throughout the value chain, according to a statement.

Sorona carpet fibre has revolutionized the textiles industry by setting new standards for soft, stain-resistant carpets.

Simon Herriott, business director for biomaterials at DuPont said, “As a science company with a long history in the textiles industry, DuPont continues to innovate with technologies like Sorona that allow designers the freedom to be creative without compromising on performance or quality. Textile mills, designers and manufacturers can offer consumers sustainable clothing that is supremely wearable, easy to care for and more gentle on the planet.”

The World Bio Markets Conference brings together industrial, academic, and policy experts to provide a comprehensive look at the opportunities in the bio-based economy, including end-user markets for renewable fuels, bio-based chemicals, and bio-based products. (GK)