𝐓𝐨𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐄𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐛𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐘𝐮𝐡𝐚𝐧‑𝐊𝐢𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐥𝐲 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐋𝐨𝐧𝐠‑𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐁𝐢𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝, 𝐖𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐖𝐢𝐩𝐞 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬

TotalEnergies Corbion, a global leader in polylactic acid (PLA) bioplastics, and YuhanKimberly, a pioneer in sustainable consumer #hygieneproducts, today announced the successful commercialization of a new generation of washable, biobased kitchen towels, marking a major milestone in their multi‑year joint development partnership.

The product, officially launched in 2026, is the result of more than three years of close collaboration between the two companies, combining Yuhan‑Kimberly’s application development expertise and market leadership with TotalEnergies Corbion’s Luminy® PLA, which has been solely qualified for this application following extensive development, testing, and industrial validation.

A Multi‑Year Co‑Development Built on Scientific and Industrial Expertise

Since the project’s inception, #TotalEnergiesCorbion and #YuhanKimberly have worked together across the entire value chain – from material formulation and process optimization to downstream performance validation – toward the shared goal of developing high‑performance, renewable‑content wipe solutions that meet both consumer expectations and environmental objectives.

The washable kitchen towel is manufactured using a synergistic blend of biobased materials, including:

Luminy® PLA (L130 from TotalEnergies Corbion)

#PHA

FSC®‑certified pulp

This combination delivers durability, reusability, and functionality, while remaining entirely plant‑based and aligned with circular economy principles.

Demonstrating the Power of Biobased Material Synergy

Designed to be washed and reused multiple times, the new #kitchentowel represents a compelling alternative to conventional disposable wipes and paper towels. It serves as a demonstrator for how advanced #biopolymers can be combined to unlock new performance and sustainability benchmarks in everyday consumer products.

“This launch is not the result of a single project, but of a long‑term, trust‑based partnership,” said Mr. Kevin Cho, at TotalEnergies Corbion. “From concept to commercialization, #Luminy®PLA has been co‑developed and validated together with Yuhan‑Kimberly to meet demanding functional and #sustainability criteria. We are proud that Luminy® is the PLA solution qualified for this application and that our #collaboration continues to set a benchmark for biobased innovation.”

Mr. Chang-Woo Ahn, R&D officer at Yuhan‑Kimberly, added:

“This reusable dishtowel demonstrates what is possible when material science and product design are developed hand‑in‑hand. Our close cooperation with #TotalEnergiesCorbion has enabled us to bring a differentiated,#biobased product to market that reflects our long‑term commitment to sustainability and innovation.”

source : TotalEnergies Corbion