Delos Partners with Aquafil to Launch Availability of ECONYL Nylon Yarn

 
Delos is proud to announce its partnership with Aquafil – a leading global manufacturer of Nylon 6. Additionally, Delos is excited to add Aquafil’s ECONYL® StayClean Nylon to their product set. Stain-free carpets no longer have to come at the expense of the environment, as Aquafil’s ECONYL® nylon yarn is 100% recycled nylon containing at least 50% postconsumer waste such as fishing nets, spent carpets and other nylon waste.

In 2018, Delos is launching a private label pattern with Room & Board named Piran that utilizes ECONYL® nylon. Moreover, the addition of ECONYL® nylon will give designers the opportunity to design and order custom carpets with maximum cleanability, wear and tear resistance as well as eligibility for LEED® points as part of the definition of worldwide standards for eco-friendly buildings.

“As an interior designer based in Boulder, Colorado, the ECONYL® nylon yarn system makes perfect sense for my clients who need functionality as well as upholding environmentally responsible standards. Last month, our firm installed over 1,000 square feet of custom-sized area rugs with ECONYL® yarn for a global software development company headquartered on Pearl Street,” says Matt Pollard, Founder and Executive Partner of Pollard Design Co.

Delos will offer 143 standard colors in ECONYL® yarn and will dye-to-match on an as-needed basis. The 143 ECONYL® pom color offering will be available in Delos’ new architectural pom folders. These folders are available for order now and will ship March 2018. “We are excited about this new partnership and the ability to tuft beautiful carpets in an array of saturated colors that are lightfast, colorfast, UV resistant and soft and luxurious under foot. We are thrilled to be able to offer designers maximum creative flexibility all while serving our planet. It is truly the best of both worlds,” says Leah Phillips, Co-Owner, Delos.

About Delos
Delos, family-owned and headquartered in the South, is a U.S. manufacturer and importer of custom hospitality and residential area rugs and private aircraft carpets, selling primarily to the trade. Delos, known for its ability to single needle tuft any size or shape up to a 13'6" x 60' without a seam in six weeks or less, is additionally known for its myriad of yarn options and their ability to mix these different yarn systems to create beautiful textures. Delos custom carpets have graced the floors of casual and luxury interiors across the USA since 2005. For more information, visit www.thedeloscompany.com.

About Aquafil USA
Aquafil USA is a subsidiary of Italian-based Aquafil S.p.A., one of the world’s leading manufacturers of Polyamide 6 synthetic polymers and fibers. Located in Cartersville, Ga., Aquafil USA has been supplying the carpet industry with premium carpet fibers for residential, commercial and automotive purposes since 1999. The company, along with its parent organization, is committed to improving the environment by pioneering sustainability initiatives to ensure a brighter future for tomorrow. For additional information, visit www.aquafilusa.com.

About ECONYL® Yarn
Made from 100 percent regenerated nylon waste, Aquafil’s ECONYL® yarn helps divert global waste streams from landfills and oceans and is used to produce a wide range of textile products such as sportswear, swimwear, and carpets. In 2007, Aquafil established the Energy & Recycling business unit to boost the sustainable activities of the Aquafil Group. Thanks to its research and development activities the ECONYL® Regeneration System was created. Within four years the system became an important milestone and commercial driver within the company, representing a significant step towards the company’s involvement in the circular economy. The ECONYL® Regeneration System is the world’s most efficient industrial system for the production of nylon 6 and is unique in that it boasts no loss of quality after reclamation and transformation of nylon waste. For more information, visit www.econyl.com or @ECONYL.