Ingeoâ„¢ heads to China

CL Chemical Fiber, Wenzhou, China, signed a master license agreement with NatureWorks LLC, Minnetonka, Minn., to use Ingeo™ renewable plant-based fibers in a full range of spunbond fabrics. Ingeo uses 65 percent less fossil fuel resources than traditional polymers and reduces greenhouse gas emissions by 80 to 90 percent, making it a green alternative for CL Chemical Fiber’s hygiene, medical, consumer and landscaping fabrics. “We can offer the reality of distinctive products that can deliver … high performance to our customers who are looking for ways to help protect the environment,” says Sammy Chen, global sales director of CL Chemical Fiber. For more information about the partnership and Ingeo, visit www.natureworksllc.com.