Vydyne eco by Ascend

No. Ascend describes Vydyne ECO as a non-halogenated, flame-retardant PA66 resin series, while regenerated nylon made from fishing nets is usually ECONYL from Aquafil. The catalog appears to combine two different materials. [Ascend Vydyne ECO](https://www.ascendmaterials.com/brochures/eco-%E7%B3%BB%E5%88%97-%E6%97%A0%E5%8D%A4%E9%98%BB%E7%87%83-pa66%E6%A0%91%E8%84%82-eco-series) [ECONYL](https://econyl.aquafil.com/)

The ECO series is designed for molded electrical and automotive parts such as terminal blocks, cable glands and automotive connectors. Its value comes from flame resistance, temperature performance and flow for intricate parts, not from recycled feedstock. [Ascend Vydyne ECO brochure](https://ascendmaterials-files.sfo2.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/files/Brochures/ECO_DE.pdf)

Available grade data identifies Vydyne ECO-315 as a non-halogenated, unfilled flame-retardant nylon with UL 94 V-0 at 0.4 mm. Ratings are grade and thickness specific, so ECO-315 data should not automatically be applied to every Vydyne ECO grade. [ECO-315 material data](https://lookpolymers.com/polymer_Ascend-Performance-Materials-Vydyne-ECO-315-Nylon-666-non-halogenated-ignition-resistant-DAM.php)

Vydyne ECO is an Ascend PA66 engineering resin series for molded components, while ECONYL is Aquafil's regenerated PA6 made from nylon waste such as fishing nets and carpets. Aquafil launched the ECONYL regeneration system in 2011, so the two products differ in both chemistry and manufacturing purpose. [Ascend Vydyne ECO](https://www.ascendmaterials.com/brochures/eco-%E7%B3%BB%E5%88%97-%E6%97%A0%E5%8D%A4%E阻燃-pa66%E树脂) [Aquafil ECONYL history](https://www.aquafil.com/magazine/the-econyl-regeneration-system/)