CELYS™ at Performance Days Shanghai: Biodegradable Polyester Takes Centre Stage
Last week, on the 9th and 10th of October 2024, CELYSTM participated in the Performance Days Shanghai trade show.
As a returning participant, CELYSTM exhibited its ground-breaking biodegradable polyester and attracted the attention of many.
With over 4,800 visitors, this year’s show turned out to be another hit. With many other cutting-edge advancements, the latest sustainable technologies, and biodegradable materials present, CELYSTM’s innovative solutions stood out from the rest.
What is Performance Days Shanghai?
Functional Textiles Shanghai by PERFORMANCE DAYS is one of the most prominent trade shows for functional textiles in China. It provides a grand stage for top exhibitors and cutting-edge products.
The event is a meeting point where brands, mills, textile designers, and material innovators come together to discuss the latest developments in the market.
The trade show focuses on sustainability, performance, and innovation in products and developments.
Performance Days Shanghai is the perfect platform for industry professionals to discover new technologies, build partnerships, and exchange ideas on the future of textiles.
What sets this show apart is the fact that it is the only exhibition in China and East Asia that is timed to match seasonal sourcing schedules. Businesses can find a comprehensive selection of textiles, yarns, finishes, and accessories all in one place
Show Highlights: Innovations and New Trends
Some of the most prominent names in the functional textiles industry were present at this annual event.
Companies such as Lycra, Covation, and Lenzing brought their latest technologies and innovations to the show. These companies command great respect in the sector due to their sustainable and high-performance materials.
Their participation helped set the bar high for the event.
The event was a massive success. It saw a total of more than 4,800 professional visitors. These were mostly designers and R&D people. They represented different brands, traders, garmenters and fabric mills. Their speciality was in sports, outdoor and fashion, casual, and the underwear segments.
Sustainability as a Central Theme
Since the world is looking for greener more environmentally friendly solutions, the focus of this year‘s conference was also on sustainability.
Many exhibitors including CELYSTM, addressed the need for circularity in the textile industry.
Local markets and brands showed a marked interest in sustainable solutions being offered.
Biodegradable materials took centre stage and were considered a game changer in the industry.
For CELYSTM Performance Days Shanghai has become an absolute essential event of the year. CELYS has consistently used this platform and brought its compostable polyester technology into the spotlight.
CELYSTM at Booth #Q17
CELYS set up Booth #Q17 at the show and brought its most updated applications and commercial samples for display. There was never a dull moment at the stall.
There was immense interest in the products being exhibited and new collaborations were formed. CELYS.™ made at least 15 new partnerships including those with LiNing, Fast Fish, Luhta China, Ai-Ying-Shi, etc.
Helen Weng represented CELYS to introduce their state-of-the-art biodegradable polyester technology and a game-changing future of T2T circularity with improved recyclability of CELYS polyester.
CELYS' Award-Winning Sustainable Fabrics at Performance Days Shanghai
CELYS celebrated a remarkable achievement with two of their innovative fabrics receiving “Excellent Sustainable Application Awards”.
First Award:
Fabric mill: Quanzhou Hytech
Fabric Composition: 100% CELYS™ compostable polyester
End-Use: Sports T-shirts, Base Layers
Value Propositions:
- The fabric fully breaks down into natural byproducts, reducing plastic waste.
- It ensures moisture control and comfort during high-performance activities.
- It provides a smooth and soft feel, enhancing the wearer's comfort.
Second Award:
Fabric Composition:
Face: 56% Lenzing Modal, 38% CELYS™ Polyester, 6% Spandex
Back: 60% Lenzing Modal, 40% CELYS™ Polyester
Lamination: Recycled TPU membrane
End-Use: Sports Outerwear
Value Propositions:
- The use of CELYS™ compostable polyester minimises the release of harmful microplastics into the environment.
- The fabric controls moisture while maintaining comfort and dryness during physical activity.
- It retains a soft and comfortable feel, ideal for outerwear in sportswear collections.
These awards are an outstanding achievement for CELYS' role as a leader in sustainable textiles.
Expert Talk by Helen Weng
Helen Weng, the Global Sales Director of CELYSTM held a talk that attracted at least 100 people to the audience.
Helen delivered an exciting presentation that showed the groundbreaking technology at CELYSTM. She explained the science behind the compostable fibre and how it was capable of degrading completely into carbon dioxide, water and biomass without leaving anything harmful behind.
Helen also focused on T2T (textile to textile) circularity the aim of which is to improve the recyclability of fashion. It was pointed out that this fibre can easily be recycled into new textile products helping in creating a closed-loop system. The result will be reduced waste and a more sustainable economy.
Audience Reaction
It came as no surprise that Helen’s presentation generated great interest among the audience. Those from the sustainability-driven brands were eager to explore biodegradable solutions.
Many visitors were especially intrigued by the potential applications of CELYS’ biodegradable polyester in their own production processes. Brands realised the value CELYS could bring them due to its performance and environmental goals. Thus it made an attractive option for their future products.
Some visitors were so surprised by the performance of this fibre that they were hard remarking that it was “too good to be true”!
It was CELYS’ proven certifications and successful trials with major brands like Anta and Fila that helped validate the claims, leaving the audience both impressed and curious about the future of this technology.
Local Brands' Focus on Innovation
The local markets in China are becoming more and more eco-conscious. They are urgently looking for sustainable solutions. This was also the reason for the excitement that was witnessed at the CELYS booth.
Brands were now more keen to invest in new technologies that allow them to produce high-performance textiles without compromising on sustainability.
Final Word
It became clear at the trade show that biodegradable materials are the future. This is especially true for companies that focus on ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) strategies.
There is no denying that environmental concerns are becoming more pressing. Brands and manufacturers are even more desperately seeking sustainable solutions.
This is why it is evident that CELYSTM is going places. It has provided the textile industry with the solution to all its environmental concerns and is being recognised globally for the ground-breaking fibre that it is!
