Discovering Cupro Fiber: The Sustainable and Skin-Safe Vegan Silk

🌿 Imagine a fabric that caresses the skin like a breath: light, silky, and incredibly versatile. Here is Cupro, the new frontier of “vegan silk” signed by Asahi Kasei with the Bemberg™ brand.² A regenerated yarn that comes from cotton linters – thin filaments otherwise destined for waste – and transforms into a fabric with sophisticated charm and an impalpable yield. Not just aesthetics: the production process takes place in a closed-loop system², where every drop is recovered and reused², thus ensuring a reduced environmental footprint and sustainable use of resources. The result? A breathable fabric, free of chemical residues, capable of embracing every type of skin with delicacy.

Whether you are thinking of an elegant evening dress or a light shirt for the day, Cupro combines performance and style in a surprising way. Get ready to explore, in the next chapters, all the technical details, practical benefits, and design inspirations that make this fiber a must for those who love conscious elegance. 😍🌱

Why Choose Cupro?

Environmental Benefits 🌍

• Reborn Fibers: Cupro is born from the regeneration of cotton linters — those thin and precious filaments that wrap around the seed and would normally be discarded — transforming this pure cellulose into a fiber of true luxury. Thus, every gram of recovered linters reduces waste, enhancing otherwise forgotten resources.¹
• Innovative Closed Loop: Over 99% of the copper-ammonia solvents used in the process are recovered and reused, for a production with almost zero impact.²
• Water Savings: Only 800 liters of water for 1 kg of fiber, referring solely to the regeneration and spinning process of linters in a closed-loop plant — up to 45% less compared to water consumption in the spinning phase of traditional cotton.³
• No Microplastics: Washes without releasing synthetic particles, to make our seas cleaner.²
• Compostable: At the end of its life, the fabric naturally biodegrades, leaving no toxic traces.⁵

Benefits for You 😊

• Vegan Silk Effect: Impalpable softness, perfect for those seeking a touch of luxury against the skin.
• Perfect Climate Always: The microporous structure regulates temperature, keeping you cool in summer and warm in winter.
• Protected Skin: Hypoallergenic and ultra-smooth, ideal even for the most sensitive skin.
• Resistant and Shiny: Maintains shape, tone, and brightness wash after wash.

Social Benefits 🌎

Ethics and Transparency: Asahi Kasei subjects the entire production chain of Cupro to independent audits (Sedex, SMETA) and adheres to SA8000 criteria to ensure fair working conditions.⁴ According to the Community Impact Report 2023, over 90% of suppliers are certified for social responsibility practices, with training, safety, and professional development programs aimed at local communities.

Reduction of Climate Impact: Thanks to the efficiency of processes and lower resource consumption, Cupro reduces CO₂ emissions by up to 35% compared to conventional fibers, as highlighted in the Bemberg™ Sustainability White Paper.²

Inspiring Data 🌟

• 800 liters of water for 1 kg of Cupro vs 1,450 liters for 1 kg of conventional cotton.³
• Over 500,000 tons of linters recovered each year, transformed into precious fiber.⁴
• Annual growth of the Cupro Bemberg™ market: +6%.¹

The Journey of Cupro 🌱

1. Selective Collection

Cotton linters are extracted from the supply chain, purified, and ready to become high-end raw material.

2. Closed Loop Regeneration ♻️

In state-of-the-art plants, linters dissolve in a copper-ammonia solution, then regenerate the fibers through extrusion and coagulation. Each washing phase eliminates any trace of solvents.

3. Spinning and Weaving

The regenerated fiber is transformed into very fine yarns (1.5 deniers) and woven into fluid, light, and shiny fabrics, ready to enhance every fashion creation.

Join the Revolution 🌟

Choose Cupro to dress a sustainable future: responsible luxury, unmatched comfort, and respect for the planet. Discover our Cupro line and become part of the change.

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Sources:

1. Textile Exchange – Global Lyocell Market Report 2024
2. Asahi Kasei – Bemberg™ Sustainability White Paper
3. Journal of Cleaner Production – “Water Footprint of Regenerated Cellulose Fibers”
4. Asahi Kasei Community Impact Report 2023
5. Life Cycle Assessment – “Environmental Benefits of Cupro” (2022)