Samsara Eco and LSKD announce 10-year partnership to advance circular fashion
Australian activewear brand LSKD has signed a 10-year partnership with circular materials innovator Samsara Eco to integrate its enzymatically recycled nylon 6,6 into its product range. Under the partnership, LSKD will transition key product lines from nylon 6 to Samsara Eco’s recycled nylon 6,6 …
April 23, 2026
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Samsara Eco and LSKD announce 10-year partnership to advance circular fashion
Australian athleisure brand to adopt Samsara Eco’s enzymatically recycled nylon 6,6 in latest signal of industry shift towards circular materials
Australian activewear brand LSKD has signed a 10-year partnership with circular materials innovator Samsara Eco to integrate its enzymatically recycled nylon 6,6 into its product range. Under the partnership, LSKD will transition key product lines from nylon 6 to Samsara Eco’s recycled nylon 6,6 from 2028, in a move towards more sustainable and durable clothing. It will mark LSKD's first use of regenerated fibres sourced from end-of-life textiles. The collaboration brings together two Australian brands with a shared vision for a circular fashion future – where materials are endlessly regenerated, without compromising performance. Jason Daniel, Founder and CEO of LSKD commented on the partnership: “At LSKD, there’s always a better way to do things - it’s one of our core values. Partnering with Samsara Eco is a big step in our mission to be 1% better every day, allowing us to make the high-quality technical products our community knows and loves, while also supporting our long-term sustainability goals." The move to recycled nylon 6,6 reflects a growing global trend of performance fashion brands prioritising products made with durability and longevity in mind. Nylon 6,6 is a premium fibre preferred for its superior strength, durability and performance and is emerging as a material of choice as brands look to meet both sustainability goals and evolving customer expectations. “We’re at a tipping point for circular fashion. This 10-year partnership with LSKD shows that circular materials have shifted from early-stage innovation to mainstream reality – and brands are in this for the long haul,” said Paul Riley, Founder and CEO of Samsara Eco. “The technology is here, ready for adoption and with zero constraints on product design or performance. And that’s how we speed up the transition – by making circularity the easy choice.” “It’s an incredibly special moment to be collaborating with another innovative Australian brand to once again show that circular fashion is the only way forward.” Samsara Eco's proprietary enzymatic recycling technology uses AI-designed enzymes to break down end-of-life textiles – including mixed fibres and blended materials – into their original molecular building blocks. These materials are then repolymerised into virgin-identical materials with a substantially lower carbon impact. Materials can be endlessly recycled with no compromise on quality. Logan McNally, Raw Materials and Supply Chain Manager at LSKD added: "Performance and sustainability used to be positioned as a trade-off. Nylon 6,6 is a phenomenal fiber; softer, stronger, more durable. The fact that it can now be made infinitely from end-of-life textiles without compromising those properties is what made this decision easy. Partnering with Samsara Eco is a statement about where we believe the industry needs to go and where LSKD is already heading." The collaboration supports LSKD's broader commitment to sustainability via its Project Earth initiative, which includes working with sustainable partners across its supply chain. Global manufacturer, NILIT, will support the partnership through polymerisation and yarn spinning, enabling seamless integration of Samsara Eco's recycled nylon 6,6 into LSKD's existing manufacturing processes. The announcement builds on Samsara Eco's growing roster of long-term brand partnerships. Last year, the company announced a 10-year partnership with lululemon to supply recycled nylon and polyester across approximately 20% of its product portfolio. It also opened its new plant in regional Australia. Samsara Eco’s first dedicated circular nylon 6,6 plant in Asia will be operational from 2028.