New Zealand-based TMC Ltd., the owner of Nuyarn spinning technology and a proven innovator in the performance fibre and apparel space, has been named in Fast Company’s prestigious list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies for 2022, recognised for the company’s development of Herculan.
The prestigious recognition comes after months of research by Fast Company’s editor team. Special attention was given to sustainable manufacturing processes like Herculan, which took advantage of materials that are overabundant, under-utilised and are often cast aside.
According to TMC, the invention of the Herculan yarn is unique due to the fact that it will simplify supply chains and encourage end users to waste less by making natural fibre garments that last longer and have superior performance benefits.
“We are honoured to be recognised by Fast Co. as one of the most innovative manufacturing companies in the world. It took five years to develop Herculan and we believe it will have a positive effect on the wool industry as well as help deliver a new era of wool products that perform better and last longer for an overall better experience with the end consumer,” said TMC Ltd. CEO, Andy Wynne.
Landing at #6 on the list, TMC’s emerging textile technology Herculan has unique durability and performance benefits that for the first time opens the door for wool to be used in high abrasion and high impact zones in apparel such as socks, footwear, gloves, pants, outerwear and thousands of other potential applications, without succumbing to wear.