INITIATIVE | 015 At Shaw, we're committed to developing product solutions that are Cradle to Cradle. N6 means Nylon 6 – and it's a great example of how we're realizing our commitment today. N6 fiber can be broken down and fed back into the manufacturing process endlessly, creating new N6 fiber. Unlike other products, N6 has been designed from the start to be recycled.
The building block of N6 is Caprolactam - and that is exactly what our Evergreen facility produces and processes. By grinding the carpet into small pieces and subjecting it to steam and high temperatures, Caprolactum is extracted in the form of steam. The Caprolactum is then condensed into a liquid, and transported to another facility where it is made into pellets for the extrusion of brand new N6 fiber.
Post-consumer Nylon 6 made from 100% Evergreen Caprolactam is indistinguishable from fiber manufactured using all virgin materials. With all the same color and design options, and with great performance attributes, N6 is one of our smart, sustainable product solutions, contributing to the health and safety of our ecosystem. That's the Shaw Green Edge.
