Lindex has started a collaboration with BASF to introduce loopamid into the lingerie segment. The aim of the partnership is to accelerate textile-to-textile recycling and support the transition to more circular material solutions in the fashion industry. For Lindex, the use of loopamid is a continuation of its long-term efforts to increase the share of recycled raw materials and reduce dependence on virgin raw materials. The company indicates that, following progress in recycled cellulosic fibres from textiles, it is now focusing on innovations related to polyamide in lingerie products.
As Lindex emphasises, polyamide is an important material category for the company, and the scale of its operations creates an opportunity to make a tangible impact on change in this product group. Anna-Karin Dahlberg, Chief Sustainability Officer at Lindex, said: "As a major player in the lingerie market, we have a clear responsibility and opportunity to drive change in this category. Polyamide is an important material category for Lindex, and our scale allows us to make a real impact. With loopamid, we are moving from ambition to action, advancing more circular solutions while supporting long-term, sustainable growth and reducing the use of virgin raw materials. Progress at this level requires new technologies and close cooperation across the value chain, and BASF plays a key role in enabling this development."
Polyamide 6 from textile waste
Loopamid, developed by BASF, is a recycled polyamide 6 produced entirely from textile waste, such as post-industrial waste and post-consumer waste. The technology used enables the recycling of polyamide materials that are otherwise difficult to process, including blended textiles. According to BASF, the material retains quality comparable to virgin polyamide 6 and can undergo multiple recycling cycles.
Dag Wiebelhaus, head of innovation and project lead for loopamid in BASF's Monomers division, said: "Our goal with loopamid is to fully close the loop for polyamide textiles. Working with Lindex allows us to actively help shape the transformation towards a more circular fashion industry."
The first lingerie products made with loopamid are planned for introduction at the beginning of 2027 and will include selected Lindex lingerie styles. The cooperation with BASF and the use of this material are part of the company's broader materials target, according to which by the end of 2026, 100 per cent of the materials used are to be recycled or sustainably sourced.
The technology behind loopamid enables the recycling of polyamide materials that are otherwise difficult to process. Photo: BASF
