The North Face plans to use renewable nylon fibre in apparel from August 2026
HELSINKI / TOKYO — Neste, Goldwin Inc., Idemitsu Kosan Co., Ltd. and Toray Industries, Inc. have established a supply chain for nylon fibre made from renewable raw materials, with the fibre scheduled for use in The North Face products operated by Goldwin in Japan starting August 2026. The announcement was made via a joint press release on 4 June 2026.
Neste supplies Neste RE™, a renewable raw material produced from ISCC-certified traceable waste and residues such as used cooking oil. Neste RE enables the production of high-performance renewable nylon fibre that reduces reliance on fossil feedstocks. With the use of neat (unblended) renewable Neste RE, over 85 percent of the greenhouse gas emissions of the raw material are reduced compared to virgin fossil feedstocks. Bio-based plastics derived from Neste RE are of identical quality to those made from fossil feedstocks and can be turned into exactly the same products for the same applications.
Fossil-based feedstocks such as naphtha can be replaced with Neste RE without changes to the polymer and chemical manufacturing infrastructure or processes; it is a seamless drop-in solution. In building this supply chain, the participating companies utilized existing facilities and applied the mass balance approach to attribute the renewable Neste RE raw materials used in the process to the final product.
“Renewable materials made from Neste RE meet the performance standards of global brands like The North Face operated by Goldwin Inc. This project with Goldwin, Idemitsu and Toray shows how the fashion industry’s dependence on fossil resources can also be reduced for high-performance products. It demonstrates how our drop-in solutions can rapidly transform complex value chains to help brands work towards their climate targets,” said Maiju Helin, Director of Polymers and Chemicals at Neste.
Mitsubishi Corporation coordinated the participating companies in establishing the supply chain for renewable nylon fibre in Goldwin’s products.
This collaboration marks Neste’s second supply chain collaboration for The North Face products, following a similar partnership in July 2024 that established the world’s first supply chain for more sustainable polyester fibre based on CO₂-derived material as well as renewable and bio-based materials.
About Neste
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 offerings, such as EV charging, in Finland and the Baltics. Neste’s strategy focuses on growth in renewable fuels, which help its customers 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.
About Goldwin
Goldwin Inc. is a leading Japanese sportswear and outdoor apparel company, and the exclusive licensee of The North Face brand in Japan. The company is committed to sustainability and innovation in functional apparel.
About Idemitsu Kosan
Idemitsu Kosan Co., Ltd. is a major Japanese petroleum and petrochemical company actively developing renewable and bio-based chemical solutions.
About Toray Industries
Toray Industries, Inc. is a global leader in advanced materials, including fibres, textiles, plastics and chemicals, with a strong focus on sustainability and innovation.
Source: Neste press release, 4 June 2026