News release

Tokyo, Japan – HighChem Company Limited. (Headquartered in Minato-ku, Tokyo, President: Taka Ushio) proudly announces the launch of new website for fashion and textile industries, HighChem-Fashion.com (https://highchem-fashion.com/). This platform is strategically designed to streamline global access to the latest in sustainable yarns and fabrics, including HighChem's corn-derived PLA fiber, HIGHLACT®.


Platform Highlights:
https://highchem-fashion.com/

Innovative Access:
Fabric samples, detailed materials, and the latest updates about HIGHLACT® are now readily available for global brands and fabric manufacturers.

Future-Forward Materials:
HighChem-Fashion.com also serves as the developmental cornerstone for upcoming materials such as CO2-based polyesters, setting a new standard in the textile industry.

Since launching HIGHLACT® in 2021, HighChem has been leading developer of PLA yarns and fabric developments. HIGHLACT® has been used by a wide array of brands internationally marks a significant industry milestone.

Accelerating Global Expansion:
In the past year, HighChem has intensified its international presence, co-developing with multiple fabric mills around the globe, exhibiting at European trade shows, and building relationship with global brands. The introduction of HighChem-Fashion.com is a critical step in establishing a robust global communication and collaboration network.

Enhanced Customer Convenience:
The new platform improves customer experience with functionalities such as online shopping, immediate downloads of technical data sheets, certifications, and upcoming manuals. HighChem-Fashion.com aims to elevate the presence of PLA fibers globally to meet the increasing demand for sustainable materials.


About HIGHLACT®:
HIGHLACT® (PLA fiber) is a biodegradable material that decomposes into water and carbon dioxide under industrial compost conditions. Utilizing biomass as a raw material, it not only achieves carbon neutrality but also significantly reduces environmental impact compared to polyester. HighChem's expertise in chemical solutions and high-tech Japanese textile technology have effectively addressed traditional challenges associated with PLA fibers, earning acclaim in both domestic and international fashion markets.

About HighChem Company Limited:
HighChem is an innovative chemical solutions provider, it’s portfolio ranging from CCU(Carbon dioxide Capture and Utilization) technology that utilizes CO2 for chemical production, biochemistry, and next-generation battery technologies. In the textile sector, HighChem is not just developing yarns and fabrics but also pioneering upstream material innovation, leveraging its technical prowess to transform the future of textiles.

For more information about HighChem and its products, please visit https://highchem.co.jp


Press Contact:
HighChem Co., Ltd.
[Contact Person] PR Division - Eriko Kuroiwa
[Contact Email] kuroiwa@highchem.co.jp
[Contact Phone] +81-3-5542-0576 / +81-90-6539-4213 (Kuroiwa)