Fashion brand PANGAIA has released the Courtside Capsule, featuring a newly developed bio-based performance fabric that aims to reduce reliance on petroleum-derived materials in sportswear.
The collection centers on (gaia)BioStretch, a custom fabric combining bio-based nylon and elastane. The material consists of 72% bio-based nylon derived from non-food-grade industrial corn and 28% elastane containing approximately 70% plant-based content from Hyosung TNC. Bio-based content was verified using ASTM D6866 methodology.
The fabric is engineered to match conventional activewear performance while shifting to renewable material sources. It features a double-knit structure designed for stretch, recovery, and breathability.
PANGAIA also includes pieces made from 100% Global Recycling Standard-certified recycled nylon as part of the capsule.
The collection incorporates HeiQ Cool technology for thermal regulation. This treatment uses a bio-based polymer derived from vegetable oil and contains over 50% USDA certified bio-based content. It provides contact and evaporative cooling without paraffins, melamine, or formaldehyde.
For odor control, garments are treated with HeiQ Mint, a plant-based system using natural mint essential oils. The treatment contains approximately 70% bio-based content and is designed to last up to 20 home washes without affecting fabric breathability or feel. The capsule is styled for both athletic and everyday wear.Â
The release represents an effort to address material sourcing in performance wear, a category traditionally dependent on fossil fuel-derived synthetics.
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