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15 April 2026
An innovative fiber design blending renewable and biodegradable materials to elevate comfort, longevity, and responsible performance in premium home and hospitality textiles.
GASTONIA, N.C., Dec. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Intrinsic Advanced Materials, makers of CiCLO® technology will debut a new generation of responsible-performance luxury home textiles at Heimtextil 2026, Jan. 13–16 in Frankfurt. The product development demonstrates how combining TENCEL™ fibers derived from certified or controlled-wood sources1 with CiCLO®'s biodegradable polyester innovation can elevate comfort and durability while supporting reduced environmental impact across hospitality and home categories.
CiCLO® technology is a patented textile ingredient that enables polyester and nylon to biodegrade naturally, significantly reducing the time synthetic fibers remain in the environment. The technology is embedded in the fiber, thereby creating pathways that attract naturally occurring microorganisms, enabling the material to break down in environments where traditional synthetics persist. Biodegradation occurs only after long-term exposure to moisture and microorganisms, so fabrics maintain durability and performance throughout their useful life. CiCLO® fibers and TENCEL™ fibers are then blended, creating a luxury textile solution with dedicated benefits and a reduced environmental impact on a fiber level2.
The collection combines naturally soft TENCEL™ fibers derived from certified or controlled wood sources1 with CiCLO® biodegradable technology that is certified safe for use in sustainable textiles by OEKO-TEX® ECO PASSPORT, and REACH compliant to meet EU standards for human and environmental safety, and is non-toxic to marine and plant life. The result is a collection designed for sheets, pillows, comforters, and other high-use home and hospitality applications where comfort, product life, and environmental considerations3 increasingly shape material choice.
