After a three-year development partnership, Swedish outerwear brand Didriksons has launched its first collection made with EcoLactam®, an innovative polyamide material developed by Fibrant. EcoLactam® is designed to significantly lower environmental impact, offering up to a 70% reduction in carbon footprint compared to conventional nylon.
The collaboration between Didriksons and Fibrant began in 2024 with the pilot project “CXI,” which introduced the world’s first jacket made using EcoLactam®. The success of this pilot demonstrated how transparency and collaboration across the value chain can drive real progress toward sustainability.
Building on that foundation, Didriksons now plans to extend EcoLactam® use to some of its most commercially important products from the spring/summer 2026 season, followed by a wider scale-up in autumn/winter 2026.
EcoLactam®, developed by Fibrant, uses patented production methods that drastically cut greenhouse gas emissions. Throughout the partnership, the two companies focused on ensuring traceability, optimising processes, and testing extensively to achieve both environmental gains and technical performance suited for durable outerwear.
Per Odqvist, Chief Sourcing Officer at Didriksons, noted that the project evolved from one jacket to a growing range of products, underlining the brand’s commitment to responsible scaling.
Paul Habets, Director of Sales and Marketing at Fibrant, emphasised the shared vision behind the collaboration, describing the process as an inspiring journey toward making responsible materials more widely available.
The EcoLactam® fabrics in Didriksons’ new line feature a high-performance laminate with 15,000 mm water-column protection tested to international ISO standards, combining durability, weather protection, and reduced environmental impact.
According to Didriksons, this milestone represents not just a new material innovation but a broader step toward changing how outdoor apparel is made—balancing quality, design, and responsibility across the production chain.