Sustainable Econyl Fibers Comprised ‘Green Carpet’ at Fashion Awards

Think of it as a different kind of magic carpet. Italian synthetic fibers and polymer firm Aquafil Group provided a 2,000-square-meter “green carpet” for the third annual Green Carpet Fashion Awards in Milan, made of Econyl, its yarn made of regenerated nylon created from discarded fishing nets and other nylon waste. The event took place at Teatro alla Scala on Sunday evening, and was organized by Eco-Age and Camera Nazaionale della Moda Italiana. The firm noted that the event “celebrated the commitment of fashion houses to sustainability, as they work to embrace rapid change while preserving the heritage and authenticity of small-scale producers.” Aquafil Group Acquires O’Mara Inc., Discusses Sustainability The carpet was inspired by Leonardo da Vinci, in the 500th anniversary year of his death — a nod to the carpet covering Piazza della Scala, the square that connects La Scala with the Palazzo and features a monument of da Vinci in its center — is an “homage to da Vinci with an aesthetic that draws on his exquisite works and Renaissance tapestries,” the firm explained. But its design couldn’t be more modern. The Econyl fiber carpet was produced in collaboration with Ege Carpets, a Danish company, and for the second

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