Goldwin to Use Renewable Nylon Fiber from Neste RE-Based Supply Chain in Selected THE NORTH FACE Products

Neste RE is produced from ISCC certified and traceable renewable raw materials, such as waste and residues like used cooking oil. Source: Neste

(IN BRIEF) Neste, Goldwin, Idemitsu Kosan and Toray Industries have established a supply chain for renewable nylon fiber that will be used in selected THE NORTH FACE products by Goldwin from August 2026. Neste will supply Neste RE, a renewable naphtha made from ISCC-certified and traceable renewable raw materials such as used cooking oil and other waste and residue-based inputs. The material can replace fossil-based naphtha as a drop-in solution without requiring changes to existing polymer and chemical production infrastructure. When used neat, Neste RE can reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the raw material by more than 85% compared with virgin fossil raw materials, while producing bio-based plastics of identical quality to conventional fossil-based plastics. The companies used existing facilities and a mass balance approach to build the supply chain, with Mitsubishi Corporation coordinating the participating partners. The initiative demonstrates how renewable raw materials can be integrated into complex fashion and textile value chains for high-performance products.

(PRESS RELEASE) ESPOO, 5-Jun-2026 — /EuropaWire/ — Goldwin Inc., Neste, Idemitsu Kosan Co., Ltd. and Toray Industries, Inc. have developed a supply chain for nylon fiber produced from renewable raw materials, supporting the use of lower-emission materials in high-performance apparel.

Under the collaboration, Neste supplies Neste RE™, a renewable raw material that enables the production of renewable nylon fiber while reducing dependence on fossil-based feedstocks. The nylon fiber produced through this supply chain is scheduled to be used by Goldwin in selected THE NORTH FACE products from August 2026.

Neste RE is renewable naphtha made from ISCC-certified and traceable renewable raw materials, including waste and residues such as used cooking oil. It offers a lower-greenhouse-gas-emission alternative to conventional fossil feedstocks used in the production of polymers and chemicals.

When neat, or unblended, renewable Neste RE is used, greenhouse gas emissions from the raw material can be reduced by more than 85% compared with virgin fossil raw materials. Bio-based plastics derived from Neste RE are designed to match the quality and performance of plastics made from virgin fossil feedstocks, meaning they can be processed into the same products and used in the same applications.

Maiju Helin, Director of Polymers and Chemicals at Neste, said renewable materials made from Neste RE can meet the performance requirements of global brands such as THE NORTH FACE, operated by Goldwin Inc. She said the project with Goldwin, Idemitsu and Toray demonstrates how the fashion industry can reduce its dependence on fossil resources, including in high-performance product categories. She added that Neste’s drop-in solutions can help transform complex value chains more quickly and support brands in working toward climate targets.

Neste RE can replace fossil-based feedstocks such as naphtha without requiring changes to existing polymer and chemical manufacturing infrastructure or production processes. This makes it a drop-in solution that can be integrated into established industrial systems while supporting a shift toward renewable inputs.

In building the new supply chain, the participating companies used existing facilities and applied the mass balance approach, which attributes the renewable Neste RE raw material used in production to the final product. Mitsubishi Corporation coordinated the companies involved in establishing the supply chain for renewable nylon fiber used in Goldwin’s products.

The collaboration marks Neste’s second supply chain project connected to THE NORTH FACE products, following a similar partnership announced in July 2024. The latest initiative further highlights the growing role of renewable raw materials in apparel, outdoor gear and performance textile applications.

By combining renewable feedstock supply, chemical production, fiber manufacturing and brand application, the partnership shows how companies across the value chain can work together to introduce more sustainable materials into consumer products without compromising performance or quality.

Neste in brief

Neste (NESTE, Nasdaq Helsinki) is the world’s leading producer of renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), with production on three continents. The company’s renewables production capacity is expected to reach 6.8 million tons annually in 2027. Neste also produces high-quality oil products at its Porvoo refinery in Finland. The company has a network of nearly 1,000 fuel stations with expanding service offering, such as EV charging, in Finland and in the Baltics.

Neste’s strategy focuses on growth in renewable fuels, which help its customers to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions. Neste is included in many international indices for its sustainability performance. In 2025, Neste’s revenue stood at EUR 19.0 billion. Read more: neste.com

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