Functional fabric specialist Sympatex Technologies will introduce the “guaranteed green” Sympatex membrane at ISPO Munich which will be held from 5-8 February 2017 at Munich, Germany.
The material basis of the highly functional membrane is the Sympatex copolymer, a compound of polyester and polyether molecules. During the production, which follows specific Sympatex formulations, the company and its partner DSM have managed to considerably reduce the carbon footprint of the product by 50 per cent during the production of a Sympatex copolymer in comparison with a PTFE polymer.
Sympatex membrane is produced in a completely climate-neutral way for the first time. In order to eliminate any contribution to global warming, the membrane will compensate the CO2 amount of the company’s entire yearly membrane production starting from 2017 through respective climate protection certificates in cooperation with the Munich-based consultancy ClimatePartner.
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“To produce our 100% recyclable ‘guaranteed green’ Sympatex membrane in a climateneutral way is the next logical step for us regarding our sustainability strategy. It has always been part of our DNA to already solve ecological challenges while some people still try to strongly deny their existence. Against this background, we are very happy to support the ClimatePartner project, which protects essential forests in Kenya and also contributes to society by promoting a sustainable textile production in this country,” explains Rüdiger Fox, CEO, Sympatex Technologies.
