Goldwin Inc. (“Goldwin”), Toray Industries, Inc. (“Toray”) and Idemitsu Kosan Co.,Ltd. (“Idemitsu”) have established a supply chain for nylon fiber made from renewable raw materials.
In building this supply chain, the companies utilized existing facilities and applied the mass balance approach. *
By replacing a portion of fossil-derived raw materials with renewable feedstock, three companies aim to contribute to reducing the carbon footprint of the nylon fiber supply chain.
The nylon fiber produced through this project is selected THE NORTH FACE products operated by Goldwin in August 2026.
After that, Goldwin will consider the launch of further products and expand its use to other brands.
The nylon fiber produced using the mass balance approach in this project can be recycled in the same way as conventional Nylon 6.
As the project owner, Goldwin, together with Toray and Idemitsu, which are responsible for each stage of the supply chain, will help reduce the reliance on fossil resources through this collaboration.
In establishing this supply chain, Neste, a Finland-based energy company, supplies bio-naphtha, while Mitsubishi Corporation coordinates and manages the overall supply chain.
*Mass balance approach:
Under the mass balance approach, renewable feedstock is co-processed with fossil-based feedstock in existing production systems. The sustainability attributes associated with the renewable feedstock are then allocated to products in proportion to the amount of renewable feedstock entering the system, enabling the use of renewable materials without requiring dedicated production facilities.
Renewable feedstock:
Raw materials derived from renewable sources, such as sustainably sourced biomass, that are used as alternatives to fossil-based feedstock. In this project, bio-naphtha supplied by Neste serves as the renewable feedstock.
Main Product with This Nylon Fiber
Dot Shot Jacket
Product Number: NP12550
Price: ¥24,200 (tax included)
Sizes: S, M, L, XL, XXL
Colors: Fossil Ivory × Sports Moss (FM), TNF Blue (TB),
Asphalt Gray 2 (A2), Black 2 (K2)
Material: 40D/80D Taslan Nylon HYVENT-D (2.5-layer)
(Outer: 100% nylon; Inner: polyurethane coating)
* This renewable nylon will be used in Fall/Winter 2026 products scheduled to go on sale in early August.
About Goldwin Inc.
Goldwin Inc. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Takao Watanabe) is a lifestyle creative
company that supports new challenges in sports and outdoor activities by focusing on three pillars: manufacturing, experience creation, and environmental sustainability. We conduct daily research in materials, technology and the environment, sharing our diverse expertise and ideas behind our various brands throughout the Goldwin Group. This continuous evolution in manufacturing and communication is designed to maximize human performance in both sports and everyday life while minimizing the impact on the environment. By enriching the natural world in which we live and play, we are committed to taking the lead in creating a better future for all.
Toray Industries, Inc.
Toray is a leading technology and advanced materials innovator. We have contributed to social progress since our foundation in 1926 by creating new value. We help the world to overcome new challenges by supplying fibers and textiles, resins and films, carbon fiber composite materials, and other high value-added products. Our 306 subsidiaries and affiliates worldwide employ almost 48,000 people.
For more information, please visit our website at www.toray.com
Idemitsu Kosan Co.,Ltd.
Idemitsu Kosan Co.,Ltd. develops, manufactures, and sells a wide range of energy products and materials across several fields, including Petroleum, Basic Chemicals, Functional Materials, Power and Renewable Energy, and Resources. Under its Medium-Term Management Plan for fiscal years 2026–2030, the company is working toward the realization of a carbon-neutral and circular society. While strengthening the foundations of its existing businesses, Idemitsu is also creating and expanding new businesses and scaling up low-carbon and decarbonization initiatives. Each employee continues to take on challenges guided by the spirit of “Your Reliable Partner for a Brighter Future,” striving to remain a company that inspires the future with energy and materials.
https://www.idemitsu.com/en/index.html
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About Goldwin Inc.
Tokyo Headquarters
Address: Seihou Building, 3-5-6, Kita-Aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-8570, Japan
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Toray Industries, Inc. Press Contact
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