Linstol turns the tide on Textiles with ocean-inspired AquaThread
AquaThread by Linstol is an innovative yarn crafted using discarded crushed oyster shells and recycled plastic bottles blended with cotton or modal
In a bold step toward reimagining sustainable textiles, Linstol has announced the launch of AquaThread—an innovative yarn crafted using discarded crushed oyster shells and recycled plastic bottles blended with cotton or modal creating a unique material that reconnects product design with the natural world. Working exclusively in the airline space with textile technology innovator Hans Global and leveraging Seawool™ technology, Linstol is transforming what was once discarded into functional and beautiful products.
“We are excited to showcase and launch AquaThread at WTCE, " shared Nicky Upton, Global Director for Textiles at Linstol. “This textile is a truly circular solution for our clients that is both affordable and impactful. Every product in the AquaThread range is derived from using ocean-bound and ocean-recovered waste. Companies the world over need to take steps to meet their environmental commitments and this is one-way Linstol is supporting our clients’ sustainability goals.”
With recycled materials having a lower carbon footprint, each item represents a step forward in Linstol’s net-zero journey, fusing functionality with environmental integrity. With AquaThread, Linstol invites the world to discover a new weave of thinking—one that blends innovation, sustainability and the natural wonders of the sea into every thread.
A circular solution from sea to air
AquaThread is more than a material, it is a philosophy, Linstol tells PAX International.
“Rooted in circularity, the yarn embraces waste-to-worth innovation by turning ocean-sourced byproducts and post-consumer plastic waste into soft, breathable textiles. The result is a superior fabric that outperforms similar materials, delivers exceptional softness, and naturally embodies purity without the need for added treatments.”
More about AquaThread
- Made with discarded oyster shells and waste plastic bottles
- Naturally warm, breathable, and soft
- Naturally antimicrobial
- Static resistant
- Odor resistant
- Compatible blends with recycled plastic (RPET), modal, and cotton
- Six discarded oyster shells and 60 recycled plastic bottles produce one kilogram of AquaThread
From sleepwear, blankets, bedding and more—AquaThread delivers a retail-standard finish with versatile applications. Multiple blended options, including cotton or modal, for an added layer of luxury and warmth that elevates any onboard or inflight experience.
