Geno Partners With Sojitz to Accelerate Commercialization of “World’s First” Plant-Based Nylon-6

Genomatica (Geno) has partnered with Sojitz Corporation to commercialize the world's first plant-based nylon-6, which is traditionally made from fossil-based carbon sources. Sojitz has made a strategic financial investment to accelerate time-to-market and provide commercial and business expertise. This partnership aims to reshape the future of the industrial biomanufacturing sector with commercially viable and globally responsible materials.

Geno's plant-based nylon-6 has been used in products with companies like lululemon and in collaborations such as Project EFFECTIVE with H&M and Vaude. The material is a drop-in replacement for traditional nylon-6, offering high performance while being produced from renewable carbon sources. Through this collaboration, Geno aims to provide consumers and major brands with cost-competitive, traceable, and renewable materials at an industrial scale.