Sympatex Technologies is ready to introduce a Sympatex membrane produced in a climate-neutral way for the first time. In order to eliminate any contribution to global warming, the textile specialists will compensate the CO2 amount of its entire yearly membrane production starting from 2017 through climate protection certificates in cooperation with the Munich-based consultancy ClimatePartner. In turn, Sympatex say it can compensate even the last remaining CO2 emissions that are released during the production of the membrane.
Already, Sympatex contributes to the reduction of environmentally harmful greenhouse gases. The material basis of the 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. In fact, this means a 50% reduction of CO2 during the production of a Sympatex copolymer in comparison with a PTFE polymer.
“To produce our 100% recyclable “guaranteed green’ Sympatex membrane in a climate-neutral way is the next logical step for us regarding our sustainability strategy,” explains Rüdiger Fox, CEO Sympatex Technologies. “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.”
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