WE ARE A FORCE OF NATURE

J U LY 2 0 2 2
 WE ARE HERE TO MAKE

HIGH
PERFORMANCE
BIO-BASED
MATERIALS
ACCESSIBLE TO ALL
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 COVATIONBIO IS A BIOMATERIALS COMPANY
LIKE NO OTHER
• Combining decades of world-class science and engineering

• Significant investment and manufacturing expertise

• A wholly-owned, independently operated subsidiary

BRAND PORTFOLIO

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 S U S TA I N A B I L I T Y
COMMITMENTS

Our sustainability priorities align with the

following four United Nations Sustainable
Development Goals (SDGs):
• Decent Work & Economic Growth
• Responsible Consumption & Production
• Climate Action
• Life on Land

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 MARKET POSITIONING

For brands becoming better global citizens

CovationBio is the innovative biomaterials partner

that melds performance and sustainability at

scale, for the benefit of all.

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SORONA ®
PA R T I A L LY P L A N T - B A S E D P O LY M E R
 SORONA® PRODUCTION PROCESS

SUGAR, OR GLUCOSE, MICROORGANISMS FERMENTATION REPLACES TPA IS ADDED THE RESULT IS

HARVEST FEEDSTOCK IS EXTRACTED FROM ARE ADDED TO THE CHEMICAL SYNTHESIS, TO THE BIO-PDO SORONA®POLYMER
THE CROPS GLUCOSE TO BEGIN A PRODUCING BIO- PDO CREATING A MOLECULAR
FERMENTATION PROCESS (1,3 PROPANEDIOL) IN A BOND
NATURAL WAY

Sorona® is made with 37% annually renewable plant-based ingredients

FABRIC FIBER MADE WITH SORONA®

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S O R O N A ® S U S TA I N A B I L I T Y M E T R I C S

SORONA® NYLON 6

Sorona® is made, in part,

with annually renewable plant- 37% 0%
based ingredients
renewable content by weight renewable content by weight

Manufacture of Sorona® uses

30% less energy vs equal 88 130
amount of nylon 6 MJ/ kg nonrenewable energy MJ/ kg nonrenewable energy
consumption consumption

Manufacture of Sorona®
produces 50% less GHG
emissions vs equal amount
3.4 6.7
of nylon 6 Kg CO2 equivalents/ kg Kg CO2 equivalents/ kg

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D E F O S S I L I Z I N G T H E M AT E R I A L S I N D U S T RY

Sorona® taps into nature

as a source of renewable
carbon, transforming
plants into the building
blocks for the materials
that surround our lives.
S U P P O R T F O R R E G E N E R AT I V E A G R I C U LT U R E
O U R PA R T N E R S H I P W I T H T R U T E R R A ™
We have partnered with Primient and Truterra, the only farmer-owned agriculture sustainability program
in the U.S., to support the adoption and success of sustainable, regenerative agricultural practices at scale
in the U.S, on the amount of land equal to 100% of the industrial corn we source every year.

⚫ Truterra™ helps US farmers to more effectively target and measure their efforts to protect the land, air
and water.
⚫ Participating corn farmers in the US receive customized support to drive measurable improvements in:
• Greenhouse gas emission reduction, nitrogen efficiency, water and wind erosion, soil quality, and
more.
⚫ Through the implementation of up to 26 different regenerative agricultural practices such as:
• No-till farming, crop rotation, post-harvest winter cropping, reduced fertilizer & pesticide use,
contour conservation management, and more.
⚫ Provides visibility of environmental impact-related data on 100% of acres vs. 10% industry standard

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S O R O N A ® R AW M AT E R I A L T R A C E A B I L I T Y: T R U T E R R A P R O G R A M
SORONA® RECYCLABILITY

Post-consumer & post-industrial recycle of Sorona®

Fibers and textiles can be recycled two ways:

Mechanically Chemically
recycled recycled

Sorona® polymer can be part of 100% polyester recycling streams

CovationBio’s lab-scale testing indicates Sorona® polymer can be mechanically recycled to produce:

New fibers (closed-loop recycling)

A variety of new materials from nonwovens for furniture and mattresses to sound-
deadening barriers and sediment erosion control solutions (open-loop recycling)
S O R O N A S U S TA I N A B I L I T Y VA L U E P R O P O S I T I O N

Biobased Content to Truterra™ Sustainable Third Party

Recyclability with
Defossilize the Sourcing and Reviewed Life Cycle
Traceability Program Polyester
Supply Chain Assessment

• 37% annually • Traceability program • Versus Nylon 6, • CovationBio’s R&D

renewable bio- for the corn from Sorona® energy team has shown
content. which Sorona® is footprint is 30% that Sorona®
• Biobased Sorona® derived. lower and carbon polymer can be
displaces • Tracks farming footprint 50% lower mechanically
conventional practices and soil • 2016 peer-reviewed recycled with 100%
products. health at field level. field-to-pellet study PET.
• Reduces over- • Covers 100% of our covers all steps of • Lab-scale testing
reliance on fossil agricultural raw production from also indicates
resources. material footprint corn grain to Sorona® polymer
• Encourages more Sorona® can be chemically
sustainable farming polymerization. recycled with 100%
practices PET.
S O R O N A ® C E R T I F I C AT I O N S

Sorona® renewably sourced polymer

is one of the first 11 products
Sorona®polymer is bluesign®
approved as part of the United
approved, complying with the strict
States Department of Agriculture
ecological and toxicological
(USDA) BioPreferred Program for
requirements of the bluesign®criteria.
certified bio-based products
As a bluesign® system partner,
CovationBio has been evaluated and
Sorona® fiber has undergone approved by bluesign®as a
stringent testing and has been responsible acting party of the textile
proven to be safe for use by infants value chain committed to sustainability.
and toddlers, earning it Class 1
certification from the OEKO-TEX
Standard 100.
Sorona®is registered on the
positive list of BiomassPla®-
Sorona®PTT polymer is listed as Japan’s BioPlastics Association’s
a plant-derived plastic according BiomassPla Certification
to the Eco Mark certification
standard of the Japan
Environment Association.

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S O R O N A ® I N D U S T RY I N V O LV E M E N T

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THE UNIQUE MOLECULAR STRUCTURE OF SORONA ®

Differentiated Performance in Key Textile Applications

• Sorona® is bio-based PTT (polytrimethylene terephthalate), made in part from renewable feedstock.
• U.S. FTC granted a new generic (triexta) for Sorona® in 2009, based on the unique combination of attributes and
benefits.
• Properties differ from other existing fibers, combining many of the best benefits into a single product.
 FIBER TYPES MADE SORONA®POLYMER
WITH SORONA ®
P O LY M E R
Sorona® has four different fiber 1 2 3 4
variations and can be used alone
or blended with synthetic or natural
fibers for various performance Homo staple Bicomponent
fiber Stretch
benefits and endless
Bicomponent staple fiber*
combinations. Homo filament
fiber Stretch
(FDY, DTY, MM) filament fiber*

Texturizer
(ATY)
SPUN YARN BLENDS W/ OTHER FIBERS.
E.G. COTTON, WOOL, RAYON, LINEN

*Sorona® bicomponent stretch fiber must be at least 40% Sorona® PTT content FABRIC made with SORONA® 17
S O R O N A ® H O M O F I B E R AT T R I B U T E S

• Single component fiber made with 100% Sorona® polymer PTT

• Homo fiber provides softness, brilliant color, as well as shape

memory to fabrics.

• Color fastness with UV- and chlorine-resistance

• Clothing made with Sorona® maintains its shape and color over
time, wear and washes.

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S O R O N A ® B I C O M P O N E N T S T R E T C H F I B E R AT T R I B U T E S

Bicomponent stretch yarn itself very little stretch as made, however

treated with high temperatures(wet processing), shrink differentially,
developing coil crimp structure – which imparts stretch to the yarn

Cross section is snowman

Sorona® bicomponent fiber must be at least 40% Sorona® PTT

content

The Performance of Sorona® Bicomponent Stretch Fiber

▪ Long lasting stretch and recovery even after fatigue

▪ Inherent moisture management properties quick dry

▪ More sustainable vs. conventional elastane - Mechanically

recyclable in either PET or PTT stream post-consumer and post-
industrial use
S O R O N A ® FA B R I C S U B B R A N D S
SORONA® IS WIDELY USED IN VARIOUS TEXTILE APPLICATIONS

Yoga Wear, Knit Tops Sportswear Shirting & Bottoms Women’s Wear

Suiting Outerwear Insulation Denim

Faux Fur Intimate Apparel Footwear Swimwear

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 S O R O N A ® C E R T I F I C AT E D FA B R I C S U B - B R A N D S

Spandex free stretch Stretch fabric designed Shape memory fabric Fabric designed with Apparel insulation
fabric designed for long with outstanding shape designed for natural fiber blend designed with
lasting stretch recovery outerwear with lightweight, breathable
easy care warmth
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S O R O N A ® A G I L E FA B R I C
Fabric designed with long-lasting stretch
The evolution of stretch with long-lasting
performance without spandex.

Branding Criteria

- Contains a minimum of 20% Sorona®

polymer filament fiber
- Fabric does not contain spandex

Sorona ® Agile fabrics are evaluated to

ensure the performance of stretch, recovery
and dimensional stability.
S O R O N A ® A G I L E FA B R I C AT T R I B U T E S

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SORONA ® R E V I V E FA B R I C
Fabric designed with outstanding shape
recovery to help you keep that perfect fit
with the fabric including spandex.

Branding Criteria

- Contains a minimum of 20% Sorona®

polymer filament fiber
- Fabric does contain spandex

Sorona® Revive fabrics are evaluated to

ensure the performance of stretch, recovery
and dimensional stability
S O R O N A ® R E V I V E FA B R I C AT T R I B U T E S

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S O R O N A ® P R O F I L E FA B R I C

Fabric designed for outerwear with easy care

Branding Criteria

- Contains a minimum of 50% Sorona® polymer

homo filament fiber in the fabric or
- Contains 100% Sorona® polymer homo
filament fiber in the warp direction

Sorona® Profile fabrics are evaluated to ensure

the performance of shape formation, wrinkle
resistance and feel.
S O R O N A ® P R O F I L E FA B R I C AT T R I B U T E S

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S O R O N A ® L U X E FA B R I C
Fabric designed with natural fiber blend

Branding Criteria

- Contains a minimum of 10% Sorona® homo/

bicomponent stretch staple fiber
- Contains a minimum of 50% natural fiber
blend (cotton, linen, wool, cellulose)

Sorona® Luxe fabrics are evaluated to ensure

the performance of a soft, natural hand feel,
and long-lasting performance with dimensional
stability
S O R O N A ® L U X E FA B R I C AT T R I B U T E S

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SORONA® AURA
I N S U L AT I O N
Insulation designed with lightweight,
breathable warmth.

Branding Criteria

- Apparel insulation product contains a

minimum of 24% Sorona® polymer

Sorona® Aura insulation are evaluated

to ensure the performance and plant-
based content to make sure you’re
making an impact on the industry
S O R O N A ® A U R A I N S U L AT I O N AT T R I B U T E S

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 SORONA® FOR FAUX FUR

Shaping the Future of Sustainable Design

Long- Lasting Look
Luxurious Hand Feel

Branding Criteria:

Sorona® Filament type :

min. 70% Sorona® filament fiber content
S H A P I N G T H E
Sorona® Staple type :
F U T U R E O F min. 50% Sorona® staple fiber content

S U S T A I N A B L E

D E S I G N
SORONA® FOR FOOTWEAR

Support a More Renewable Footprint

Footwear made with Sorona® move and stretch in stride

with you for all day comfort while taking footwear design a
step further with expanded color options and long-lasting
performance.

Branding Criteria:
PUMA Launch The 'Super Tech Pack'
Contains a minimum of 30% Sorona® polymer fiber
SORONA® INGREDIENT BRAND

Fabric designed for movement, touch and everyday use

S O R O N A ® FA B R I C S U B - B R A N D S U M M A RY

Sub-brand Sorona® Agile Sorona® Revive Sorona® Profile Sorona® Luxe Sorona® Aura

Apparel insulation
Spandex free stretch Stretch fabric designed Shape memory fabric Fabric designed with
designed with
Description fabric designed for long with outstanding shape designed for outerwear Sorona® staple and
lightweight,
lasting stretch recovery with easy care natural fiber blend
breathable warmth

Min. 10% Sorona®

Min. 20% Sorona®
Branding Min. 20% Sorona® Min. 50% Sorona® staple Min. 24% Sorona®
filament without
Criteria filament with spandex homo filament + min. 50% natural polymer content
spandex
fiber

Fabric type Knit and woven Knit and woven Woven Knit and woven Apparel Insulation
RECOMMENDED END-USES FOR DIFFERENT SORONA® SUB -BRANDS

Sorona®
Sorona® Sorona® Agile Sorona® Revive Sorona® Luxe Sorona® Profile Sorona® Aura
Ingredient

Jackets / Outerwear ••• •• • •••

Swimwear •• •••
Intimate Apparel ••• ••• ••
Lounge Wear ••• •• •••
Trousers ••• ••• ••
Jeans / Denim •• ••• ••
Suiting ••• •• •••
Shirting ••• •• •••
Knit Tops ••• ••• ••
Sportswear ••• ••• • ••
Yoga wear •• •••
Sweaters ••• •• •••
Workwear ••• •• ••
Apparel
Insulation/Padding
•••
Home textile •••
Automotive •••
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• • • Ideal Application • • Highly Recommended • Recommended
BEST PRACTICE OF SORONA® RECYCLABILITY

F U L LY S T R E T C H A B L E , F U L LY R E C Y C L A B L E J A C K E T

• Sorona® four-way stretch shell

fabric

• Sorona® light warm stretchable

breathable insulation

• Sorona® stretchable light inner-

liner

• Sorona® super soft faux fur trims

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SORONA® COMMON THREAD
FA B R I C C E R T I F I C AT I O N P R O G R A M
& H A N G TA G
 We believe in trust, traceability and transparency.
That’s why all Sorona® fabrics are certified
to look good, feel good and do good through
the Common Thread Fabric Certification Program—
ensuring the performance
and accountability our customers expect and deserve.
S O R O N A ® C O M M O N T H R E A D FA B R I C C E R T I F I C AT I O N O N L I N E S Y S T E M

cert.sorona.com
FA B R I C C E R T I F I C AT I O N R E Q U E S T P R O C E S S

Customer Applicant fill in the request thru cert.sorona.com

Sorona® team review and approve the request

System will provide: test form + address to send the fabric for testing

Customer Applicant send the Fabric + Test form to the address

provided and update the courier tracking no. in the system after the fabric
is sent

Testing lab will proceed with testing after fabric received, lead time about
15 working days. Applicant can track the progress in the system

Test complete System will notify the applicant test result by email
if successful, Sorona fabric certification letter will be available to download
 SORONA® SUB-BRAND CERTIFIED

Sorona® Sub-Brand Hangtag Common Thread Certification

S O R O N A ® H A N G TA G O N L I N E R E Q U E S T S Y S T E M

Cert.sorona.com
TRUST IN THE SORONA® PRODUCT
DEPENDABILITY THROUGH TRACEABILITY &
T R A N S PA R E N C Y

Brand
Polymer
Garment Customer
Fiber Maker Consume
Spinner Fabric r
Mill
 SORONA® LABELING GUIDELINE

May 25, 2021

 SORONA®POLYMER
FIBER TYPES MADE
WITH SORONA®

Sorona®Homo fiber Sorona®Bicomponent

Stretch fiber

(Filament and Staple ) (Filament and Staple)

Single component fiber made Two-component fiber made

with 100% Sorona®PTT with at least 40% Sorona®PTT
polymer polymer

FABRIC made with SORONA®

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SORON A® LABELING GUIDELINE - C ARE LABEL
Garment made with
Sorona®Homo fiber – filament and staple

Import and sold in

United State of America Europe Asia Pacific Domestic China

% SORONA®TRIEXTA* % SORONA®POLYESTER % SORONA®POLYESTER %聚酯纤维(PTT)

or

% TRIEXTA* % POLYESTER % POLYESTER

* Triexta has been approved as a new generic subclass name by FTC, USA in March 2009.
SORON A® LABELING GUIDELINE - C ARE LABEL

Garment made with

Sorona®Bicomponent stretch fiber - filament and staple

Import and sold in

United State of America Europe Asia Pacific Domestic China

% ELASTERELL-P % ELASTOMULTIESTER %POLYESTER WITH %聚酯复合弹性纤维

WITH SORONA® WITH SORONA® SORONA®
or

% ELASTERELL-P % ELASTOMULTIESTER %POLYESTER

T H A N K S F O R YO U R AT T E N T I O N

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