SEAQUAL® YARN: A high-tech yarn made from marine waste

Mon, 06.10.2025, 08:00

Yesterday's hazardous marine waste transformed into today's high-quality roll-up banners, displays and much more. Made possible thanks to SEAQUAL® YARN, a material made from the waste plastic found in our waters.

Joint commitment to clean oceans

According to the WWF, around 19 million tonnes of plastic waste end up in our oceans, lakes, rivers and canals every year. These huge volumes of waste not only threaten marine animals and destroy natural habitats; 92% of the plastics that end up in seas and oceans fall under the category of macroplastics. Macroplastics are created when plastics break down into their components in an uncontrolled manner. The microplastics released during decomposition processes subsequently accumulate in the food chain – not only ending up in the organisms of marine animals, but also in our own bodies – with unforeseeable consequences. So what can be do? The challenge is to collect as much plastic as possible from seas, oceans, rivers and estuaries before it becomes microplastic. But avoiding plastic waste is just one side of the coin. The other is utilising the marine plastic that has been collected in a meaningful and sustainable way. This is precisely where the SEQUAL INITIATIVE comes in.

The SEAQUAL INITIATIVE is a collaborative community dedicated to transforming marine waste into sustainable textile solutions (yarns and fibres) known as THE OCEANIC LINE. The initiative is committed to collecting plastic waste directly from the oceans and rivers and using it to produce high-quality textile solutions. In this way, the community has a tangible impact on the health of the seas and oceans.

The shift in thinking commences: SEAQUAL® MARINE PLASTIC

Profit can be generated from marine waste: SEAQUAL® MARINE PLASTIC is made from plastic waste collected from the sea and coastal areas. After collection, the waste is sorted, shredded into fine flakes, heated to around 80 degrees and thoroughly cleaned. The result is fine particles that are now made from recycled PET (polyethylene terephthalate). After the cleaning process, the clean flakes are sent to Spain, where the SEAQUAL team and licensed manufacturing companies take care of the vertical supply chain within Europe. From here, the high-performance material, which meets the industrial standards of various sectors (including textile, automotive and furniture manufacturing), can be further processed in a wide variety of ways. For example, to create a durable monofilament (a yarn consisting of only one thread), cushion fillings with elastic structural integrity, or foam. Companies that use this material actively promote marine conservation and at the same time benefit from a sustainable raw material offering consistently high reliability.

A second life for plastic: SEAQUAL® YARN

SEAQUAL® MARINE PLASTIC can already be found in sports shoes and rucksacks, and now appears in classic advertising materials such as roll-up banners – in the form of SEAQUAL® YARN. The special polyester yarn consists of 100% recycled materials – 10% SEAQUAL® MARINE PLASTIC on the one hand and 90% PET waste from land sources on the other. This combination ensures the highest yarn quality and durability. Or to put it another way: SEAQUAL® YARN is in no way inferior to conventional polyester. It has all the advantages of conventional polyesters and adds a few benefits on top:

37 % less CO2 emissions compared to similar products
34 % less water consumption compared to similar products
40 % less power consumption compared to similar products
OEKO-TEX® STANDARD 100: guarantees that the yarn is free from harmful substances and safe for human consumption
Global Recycle Standard (GRS) certified: fulfils the strict requirements in terms of recycled content, environmental practices and social responsibility

Products made from SEAQUAL® YARN at FLYERALARM

FLYERALARM works with the SEAQUAL INITIATIVE and supports the global fight against ocean pollution by selling products made from recycled ocean plastic. By purchasing products made from SEAQUAL® YARN, you are also making an active contribution to cleaning up the oceans. What can you order from the clever yarn at FLYERALARM? Self-evidently: High-quality advertising technology that can support you as a customer for a long time in your business, at trade fairs and at events.

Beach flag, indoor, single-sided, system incl. print Sustainable beach flag for indoor use made from 260 g of SEAQUAL® YARN. The system for indoor use consists of a rotatable aluminium pole with a fibreglass rod, a sturdy metal baseplate and B1-certified, washable flag fabric. CTA. Configure now	Wristbands, fabric, printed These wristbands feel pleasantly light and velvety on your guests' skin. This means they can be worn comfortably around the wrist even at events lasting several days. CTA. Configure now
Canvas pictures Whether art or photography – you can perfectly stage your favourite motifs on artists' canvas. Frameless and on high-quality recycled polyester fabric made from SEAQUAL® YARN, your pictures look like they're designed for a gallery. CTA. Configure now	Lanyards with buckle Thanks to the buckle, the lanyards can be separated into a short and a long strap in no time at all. Made from 345 g recycled polyester (SEAQUAL® YARN), they consist of 100% recycled plastic. CTA. Configure now

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