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Polylana® is an innovative, low-impact fibre manufactured by The Movement ad introduced onto the market in 2018. The unique fiber blend is described as a low-impact alternative to 100% acrylic and wool. The firm gained notoriety as thhe only fiber blend which avoids the use of acrylic while still mimicking its' properties.

Acrylic is a widely used due to it's durable qualities and ability to mimic commonly used fabrics such as wool and cotton. Acrylic has however been tied to numerous negative environmental impact, from the highly toxic substances needed during manufacturing of the fabric to the level of energy and water needed during the dying process of acrylic. The unique Polylana® Fiber blend is made from a mix of recycled polyester and rPET flakes. This blend allows for the same properties as acrylic while bypassing the high temperatures needed during the dying process, thus limiting water and energy usage. According to the firm, one beanie made from Polylana® fiber can save up to 5 liters of water compared to using traditional acrylic

Polylana® Fiber started manufacturing its unique blend in 2018, and marketed itself as a lower impact material to acrylic. During the Spring Yarn Expo 21, the firm announced it's new fiber blend which could now be used to mimic fur fabrics. Later in 2021 Polylana® fiber expanded their network of available spinners to Europe. As of mid-2021 various retail distributers have used Polylana fiber within their collection including : Atlantis, Arket and H&M.