Over 60% of today’s textiles are made with synthetic fibers1: from clothing and carpets to pillows and towels, and more. These synthetic fibers, including polyester and nylon, are composed of plastics which, when released into the environment, can remain indefinitely because they are not inherently biodegradable.

​​​Considering that an average household generates approximately 44 pounds of dust a year 13 of which consist of microfibers from synthetic clothing2, carpets and furniture — the environmental impacts to our Earth can be staggering.​​

​​​​​That’s why we were determined to invent a solution that could help mitigate the plastic microfiber pollution problem. That solution is CiCLO® technology.​​​

Intrinsic Advanced Materials (IAM) is the company behind CiCLO® technology. IAM is a joint venture formed in 2018 between Intrinsic Textiles Group, a Silicon Valley startup, and Parkdale Advanced Materials, the innovative fibers and yarns division of textiles giant Parkdale, Inc., the world’s leading manufacturer of spun yarns. Our combined team is made up of superstar scientists, engineers and textile industry veterans who are outdoor enthusiasts and feel passionately about protecting our planet. 

CiClO IS AN EASY TO IMPLEMENT, UPSTREAM SOLUTION FOR OUR WORLD’S UNRECYCLED SYNTHETIC TEXTILES.

CiCIO TECHNOLOGY ALLOWS POLYESTER TO BEHAVE SIMILAR TO NATURAL FIBERS LIKE WOOL IN LANDFILL CONDITIONS. 

FABRICS BUILT WITH CiClO LOOK, FEEL AND WEAR JUST LIKE ANY OTHER, AND CAN BE ENGINEERED WITH HIGH PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS.